The AKC Agility League recently concluded its 10th season of competition and honored its top teams and competitors. The AKC Agility League is sponsored by Purina Pro Plan. Team champions were named in each of the 10 divisions. In addition, the League introduced a new award for the Most Improved Teams and Dogs in each division. […]

Scheduling Conformation Events General Questions Points Schedule Formulation Specialties Held With All-Breed and Group Shows Classes and Entries Submitting Results Awards and Titles Judges and Judging Junior Showmanship Sweepstakes Trophies, Prizes, and Ribbons Club Membership Upload Tool Scheduling Conformation Events AKC recommended Best Practices to hire and assign judges, leading to an efficient schedule. General […]

Article Complements of Purina Pro Plan The AKC Agility League has just turned 3 years old. Its triple birthday is a nod to the launch of the pilot season in 2022 and coincides with plans to add an Invitational in 2026 and to recognize the most-improved competitors starting with the Spring-Summer 2025 season. The fast-growing, popular team […]

Six legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: California – SB 221 expands the definition of stalking to include threats against a person's animals. This would bring California into alignment with federal law. The bill has advanced out of the state […]

As summer is winding down, many are beginning to focus on a return to school.  It’s also a great time for clubs, fanciers and breeders to reach out to lawmakers and educate them on the benefits of purebred dogs, responsible breeders, and AKC events in their communities. This month, a city in New Jersey passed […]

Seven legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: California – SB 221 expands the definition of stalking to include threats against a person's animals. This would bring California into alignment with federal law. The bill has advanced out of the state […]

Six legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: California – SB 221 expands the definition of stalking to include threats against a person's animals. This would bring California into alignment with federal law. The bill has advanced out of the state […]

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 […]

Effective January 1, 2010 Miscellaneous breeds became eligible to compete for the Certificate of Merit.  Congratulations to the first recipients of this new title. Russell Terrier, Frayed Knot Spike, was the first of the eligible breeds to earn a Certificate of Merit in May 2010. SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The breeds listed below were top point holders […]

1918-1936 3.0 Cubic ft. AKC 7.1 Prepared by Norma Rosado-Blake, December 2006. 2006 Provenance The files of the Club Relations Department have been transferred to the Archives through a series of collections starting in May 2006. Arrangement The are arranged according to their accession number. Each accession number is further arranged alphabetically by name. The […]

At its upcoming hearing on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, starting at 10AM, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries (JCAF) will consider multiple bills, including these two: SUPPORT: ACT TO PROTECT ANIMAL HEALTH HB 2319 would require Massachusetts nonprofit animal rescues that import animals into the state to annually report: (1) the exact number […]

Joint committees of the Massachusetts legislature will soon consider legislation about veterans’ service dogs, prohibiting animal cruelty violators from owning animals, establishing an animal cruelty registry, allowing non-economic damages, animal neglect cases, and animal tethering practices. Massachusetts residents are encouraged to review the information below, and contact legislators. TUESDAY, JULY 22: The Massachusetts Joint Committee […]

The Standard Schnauzer is described as a friendly and cheerful companion that's particularly good with children. Are they a good fit for your lifestyle?

Mack the Bee Dog protected Maryland's honeybee colonies from a deadly bee disease for nine years. Now he's retired and happy to let other dogs take over.

Does dog food expire? Learn about the best ways to store different kinds dog food, keep your dog's food fresh, and feed your dog safely.

Sniffing other dogs' butts is a yet natural dog behavior, but can be puzzling for owners. Why do dogs sniff butts, and what do they learn?

The 2025 AKC Military Diving Dogs Challenge was held in collaboration with North American Diving Dogs and ESPN in Georgia as part of AKC Salutes the Troops.

Finding ways to keep your pet safe is a constant concern for dog parents. And life outdoors after dark, whether you're taking a leisurely stroll around the block after dinner, playing in a park off leash, or camping with the entire family, offers additional challenges. A LED dog collar, monitored from your smartphone, provides an essential […]

In today's technological world, you can track your location, activity, and more. So Link AKC asked, why shouldn't we be able to do the same for our dogs? Today the AKC affiliate-company debuted their LINK AKC™ smart collar. The collar and accompanying app were designed by a team of dog-loving fashion, tech, mobile and canine […]

Maggie Schoolar says agility changed her life. She's now competing at the 2025 AKC Agility Premier Cup with her 8-year-old Miniature Poodle, "Cher".