The newly formed Arizona Sunset Juniors Club collaborated for months on their first event as a club—a sanctioned B match, with breed judging, and more.

Can dogs have cabbage? Yes, and in moderation, it can be healthy. But cabbage can also cause gas. Learn how to serve cabbage safely to your dog.

Getting ready to take your dog on a car trip? Before you hit the open road, there are a few things you can do to make sure your dog is safe in the car.

Before sharing a meal or bit of your meal with your dog, learn about which human foods are and aren't safe for them to eat and how to prepare them safely.

Learn about the types and severity of dog burns and how to administer first aid to help with healing and reduce risk of infection or other complications.

How do you know if your dog has a fever? Here's how to diagnose fever in dogs and how you can help with your dog's fever symptoms.

Moving to a new home is exciting yet stressful, and that stress is particularly strong for dogs. All their familiar sights and smells are upended, and moving day is busy and hectic – not to mention the loss of routine as you stage and show your old home. All that change can be downright traumatic […]

Most dogs have had diarrhea in their life. Learn when it's a cause for concern, how to treat it, and when you should go to the vet for dog diarrhea.

When your dog eats something that they are not supposed to, you may think: "how do I make my dog throw up?" Here is what to know to make a dog throw up.

Begging is a full-time job for many dogs; there are ways to stop your dog from begging. These ideas will help your dog break the habit for Thanksgiving.

While floods cause major damage, they can also be frightening and even life-threatening for your dog. Make sure you know what to do in the event of a flood.

When a house fire strikes, every second counts. Here are some things you can do to protect your dog in the event of a house fire.

Does your dog have diarrhea? Here are the health benefits of feeding pumpkin to dogs with diarrhea, so that you can help get your dog back on track.

Training your dog can be challenging, but these 10 tips from the AKC GoodDog! Helpline can help you become an effective and successful trainer.

The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 25th AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, 2025. The 2025 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]

The AKC works with non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog program and the AKC Search & Rescue program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American Flyball Association (NAFA); […]

Season 10 - Spring/Summer Season 2025 [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Extended Ph.D."] Top 3 Teams Champion – Smoothie and the All Sized Aussies - Kentucky Reserve Champion – Paws on the Palouse – Washington Third Place – Border Patrol - Michigan Individual Dog Placements (1st – 4th) 8-Regular 1-Hazel, Miniature American Shepherd, Smoothie and the All Sized Aussies 2-Suzie-Q, […]

Breeder of Merit FAQs [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Prepaid Registrations In Breeder Toolkit"] If you plan to use the prepaid option to register all of the puppies – Do not select the electronic (downloadable) litter kit when you register the litter. That will disable the prepaid option. You are able to send an individual Registration Application for […]

(updated 10/21/25 ) 10/13/25 The Barbado da Terceira Club USA will serve as the AKC Parent Club to represent the Barbado da Terceira. 8/11/2025 FSS Guidelines were amended to include the below.  For complete details visit FSS Home Page Minimum of 20 unique dogs earning Certificate of Merit (CM) titles, Obedience, Rally, Agility, Tracking, Scent Work […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2026"] Save the Date! 2026 AKC National Detection Dog Conference, Aug. 4-6, 2026 [/accordion_panel] [accordion] [accordion_panel title="2024"] AKC Detection Dog Task Force Hosts National Conference to Address Shortage of U.S. Bred and Raised Detection Dogs August 2024 Explosives detection dogs play a crucial role in U.S. safety and security at home and abroad, […]

When a Foundation Stock Breed is accepted in the FSS program the clubs may designate a domestic registry or club registry for recording. Eligibility for FSS Recording The dog must be of a breed eligible for FSS Recording. The dog must be born in the United States The dog must first be registered with a […]

Children and teenagers are the future of the sport of dogs and responsible dog ownership. The more they learn, the more they will grow in dog sports and as a person. The values, attitudes, and responsibility learned while competing as Juniors serve children throughout their entire lives. Junior Showmanship Junior Showmanship offers children between the […]

The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Program was established in 2006 to provide each AKC Member Club with an embossed AKC medallion to award on a yearly basis as an ongoing effort to celebrate its volunteer club members. This award honors those individuals who deserve special recognition that have made a difference in the Sport of […]