The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of 248 dogs this past weekend at the 8th AKC Obedience Classic. Competitions were held December 18-19, 2021 in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The 10th AKC Juniors […]

John Buddie was presented with the 2015 AKC Breeder of the Year award for his Tartanside Collies at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Saturday, December 12, 2015.  The annual award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. […]

The top Agility dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of 1,330 competitors at the AKC National Agility Championship presented by YuMOVE. The high energy competition was held March 14-17 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, GA. “We had a stellar competition this year,” said Carrie DeYoung, Director […]

Results Revealed: America Voted and Named the Inner Dogs & Cats of the Tri-State Area   -See Which Stereotypes Prevail in New York, New Jersey, & Connecticut- The results are in!  Inspired by New York City’s October 16 & 17 Meet the Breeds event™, the world’s largest responsible pet ownership event and showcase of cats […]

  -- Kenneth A. Marden Elected; Dr. Patricia H. Haines and Patti L. Strand Re-Elected; Ronald H. Menaker and David C. Merriam Re-Elected as Chairman and Vice Chairman Respectively -- The Annual Meeting of the AKC Delegates took place on March 13, 2007. Kenneth A. Marden, Delegate from the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America, […]

The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that Suzanne E. Benchoff has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for educating her community about responsible dog ownership. Suzanne Benchoff is a member of the Chambersburg Area Kennel Club (CAKC). She received one of three awards for the second quarter of 2008- […]

Organization records over 3 million entries across Performance, Conformation, Companion and Family Dog events. The American Kennel Club, the world’s largest dog registry, advocate for dogs, and the governing body in the United States, continues to be the leader in the sport of dogs with a record setting increase to 3.3 million entries in 2019 […]

Channel offers live dog events from across the country, training and more.   AKC.TV, a digital OTT network developed especially for dog lovers, powered by the American Kennel Club, has a new look and even more content. Launched in 2018, the channel distributes 24/7 original dog centric content to viewers, whether you are a dog […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is proud to announce its participation in the 68th Annual Columbus Day Parade, the world’s largest celebration of Italian-American culture on Monday, October 8th from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM up Fifth Avenue from 44th to 72nd street. “Nearly one million spectators will enjoy more than 20 marchers and 12 […]

New York, NY – The American Kennel Club announced today the winners of the seventh AKC Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), the award designed to commemorate loyal, hard-working dogs that have made significant contributions to their community. The ACE awards are given annually to dogs in each of the following five categories: Law Enforcement, Search […]

Sit. Down. Stay. Come. Heel. This June 29th-July 1st, some of the best-behaved and most highly-trained dogs in the nation will meet at The Roberts Centre in Wilmington, Ohio, to compete in the AKC National Obedience Championship® and the AKC Rally National Championship®. Obedience trials demonstrate a dog’s ability to follow specified routines in heeling, […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce the finalists of the 2025 AKC National Agility Championship. The 2025 AKC National Agility Championship took place on March 14th through March 16th at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo […]

The Legendary Morris & Essex Kennel Club Dog Show Kicks Off The Season AKC.tv, an OTT network designed especially for dog lovers & owners, presented by The American Kennel Club (AKC), is pleased to announce its list of programs slated to air in Fall 2021. The season kicks off with the Morris & Essex Kennel […]

The AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCH CH Eclipse Hive Talkin', a Berger Picard known affectionately as “Beegee” owned and handled by Katie Garrett and Donna & Michael Beadle and bred by Julia Foster and Donna & Michael Beadle. The 2020 NOHS Finals Best in Show winner was […]

New Marley & Me Pet Product Line   American Kennel Club and Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising Team Up to Produce Co-Branded Pet Product Line for Marley & Me Feature Film -- AKC/Marley & Me Pet Products to Be Sold Exclusively At Wal-Mart Stores -- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization which […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is excited to announce the winners of the AKC Agility League’s winter season. The AKC Agility League recently concluded its 12th season of competition and honored […]

Pointing breed field events are some of the oldest sporting dog activities in the country. The recent AKC Pointing Breeds Gun Dog Championship held outside Reno, NV with nearly 200 entries demonstrates that the rich tradition and pleasure of watching dogs work in the field is alive and well. The competitors that just concluded this […]

The Florida Senate Committee on Agriculture is scheduled to consider Senate Bill 1156, which would expand the state’s dangerous dog law, on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.  Residents are urged to contact committee members and politely ask them to not advance Senate Bill 1156 as introduced, and to work with knowledgeable animal advocacy organizations and stakeholders […]

This week, the Georgia Senate enacted Senate Resolution 868, which recognizes May 1, 2022, as Purebred Dog Day in Georgia.  Congratulations to Gail LaBerge, president of the Georgia Canine Coalition (GCC); the American Kennel Club (AKC)-affiliated clubs and individuals who, through the GCC, are the collective voice of responsible dog owners in Georgia; and purebred […]

New Jersey Assembly Bill 2338 is scheduled for a vote by the full New Jersey Assembly tomorrow, March 16, 2017. This measure defines as a 'pet dealer' every person in New Jersey who breeds and sells/transfers more than 10 dogs and/or cats.