Calling all teachers and parents of young artists! American Kennel Club Public Education is hosting an art contest for students in grades K-12 in the NYC area!   Art is due December 12, 2026, for the 2027 NYC Meet the Breeds Art Contest! See the FAQs below for more information. If you have further questions, […]

(updated 9/1/26 ) 7/14/2026 From the July Board Meeting - one new breed was added to the Foundation Stock Service Program – Nenets Laika. 5/11/2026 From the May Board Meeting - one new breed was added to the Foundation Stock Service Program – Lucas Terrier. 4/13/2026 From the April Board Meeting - three new breeds […]

Season 13 - Spring/Summer Season 2026 [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Regulation Ph.D."] Top 5 Teams Champion – TAG Summa Zoom Laude – North Carolina Reserve Champion – TAG Dogtorates Third Place – Partly Sunny with a Chance of Collies – Ohio Fourth Place – She Shed Pursue High Dreams – Tennessee Fifth Place – PDX Paws on […]

2026 AKC Agility League Championship Entries Are Open Entries are open through Midnight ET Oct. 15 for this fun event that features competition for all levels of League dogs, from PhD through Elementary. Taking place Nov. 6-8 at the Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, NC. Captains should first enroll their teams: 2026 AKC Agility League […]

  [accordion] [accordion_panel title="In the Zone - August 2026"] AKC Agility League Spotlight: Basset Hounds Show Their Breed Can Do It All Meet the Teams: Young at Heart AKC Agility League Fall Season Enrollment is Open [/accordion_panel] [accordion] [accordion_panel title="In the Zone - July 2026"] Wall Jump Soon to Be Allowed in Lower Levels Welcome […]

Dates: October 23 & 24, 2027 Location: Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area, Zone #1 (Cockerham) Elkton, Maryland   News & Updates The 12th AKC National Tracking Invitational will be held at the beautiful Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area, Cockerham Zone 1, Elkton, Maryland and hosted by the Hyattsville Dog Training Club. The 2027 […]

  To cancel a show entry you must go to the superintendent or event secretary handling the entries for the show. Date Club Location Event Type Description  Sunday, August 30, 2026 Gold Country Kennel Club Grass Valley, CA All-Breed All scheduled judging start times are delayed by 30 minutes due to a power outage.

The Companion Events staff is pleased to encourage Junior Handlers in the sports of Obedience, Agility, Rally and Tracking. In these Companion Events, any Junior Handler up to the age of 18 is eligible to compete as a Junior. They exhibit in the regular classes and in the field along with all other exhibitors at […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2026"] July 2026 Alli Corbin - SIE Hannah Magnuson - BCAT Antionette Weiss - BCAT Lilian Jorgensen - BCAT Shaylynn Duncan - SIN Carson Wright - SIN June 2026 Kira Frazer - BCAT Alyiah-Jo Ammerman - BCAT Theodore Moore - BCAT Teagan Lambert - FCAT Quinn Eberhard - FCAT Evelyn Cunningham - SINE, […]

Select each link below to view the materials Conformation For Beginners Conformation For Beginners - Part 1 - Welcome to the Show Conformation For Beginners - Part 2 - The Basics Conformation For Beginners - Part 3 - Professional Guidance Conformation For Beginners - Part 4 - The Best Dog in Two Minutes He’s your […]

AKC Group Standards Download AKC approved breed standards by complete group for use on any portable electronic device. Sporting Hound Working Terrier Toy Non-Sporting Herding Misc. Judges Study Guide No single written guide is ever comprehensive enough to be the only learning tool utilized in preparation for judging a new breed. We urge you to […]

Since the 1980's, there have been significant advances in the field of animal assisted therapy and the use of therapy dogs. Organized therapy dog groups provide educational material to volunteers, they screen both volunteers and dogs, and they provide liability insurance for when the dog and handler are volunteering in a therapy setting. Therapy dog […]

Agility Trial Secretary Blog Agility Trial Secretary Blog Agility Trial Secretary Event Kit Event kits will no longer be mailed for Agility trials. Please download the PDF files and print the number of copies indicated for each form prior to your event weekend so as to have these required items on-hand at your trial. Agility […]

Learn the history of the Tibetan Mastiff, an ancient Himalayan guardian known for its protective nature, independence, and centuries-long role safeguarding families, monasteries, and property.

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The Sloughi, an ancient breed, is one of the rarest breeds in the United States. Learn more about the breed with these Sloughi fun facts.

Why do Chow Chows have blue-black tongues? Learn what experts know about this distinctive breed trait, when the color develops, and whether tongue spots indicate Chow ancestry.

A sudden loss of appetite can be concerning. Find out why dogs stop eating, warning signs to watch for, and when to call your veterinarian.

Why is the Anatolian Shepherd Dog such a respected livestock guardian? Learn about the breed’s history, traits, size, and impact on wildlife conservation.

Explore the largest AKC-recognized dog breeds and learn what to expect when living with a giant breed, from training to care costs.

Your dog may look guilty after misbehaving, but is it actually guilt? Discover what experts and research reveal about canine emotions and body language.

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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 […]

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 champions of the AKC Agility League’s summer season! The League recently concluded its 13th season and honored its top teams and […]