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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 […]

Summer means ice cream, hikes in the woods with your dog, swimming in ponds, running through fields, and generally having a ball while soaking up the warmth. In This Article Foxtails and Mean Seeds Toxic Blue-Green Algae Preventing Algae Exposure Maggot Infestations Hot Pavement Risks FAQs About Summer Dangers for Dogs All that fun in the sun can have […]

Choosing the right dog breed for you is an important decision. If you're considering the Vizsla, learn more about the breed.

Learn the key differences between the American Cocker Spaniel and English Cocker Spaniel, including history, personality, care, and grooming.

A dog's nose can smell disease, explosives, drugs, human scent, and more. Now science is trying to replicate this extraordinary ability.

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 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.

When choosing a new dog to bring into your home, consider the English Cocker Spaniel. Learn more about the breed and if they're right for you.

Conservation dogs work on all kinds of tasks. They can sniff for endangered wildlife, detect disease, and locate invasive species. One invasive species that they can track? The spotted lanternfly (SLF), an insect that can wreak havoc on agriculture. Spotted lanternfly detection dogs are among conservation dogs making a difference. Professional conservation detection dogs are […]

(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 […]

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 […]

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 […]