Most pet owners have probably said at one point or another that they prefer their dog over most people. Well, thanks to a plethora of high-tech products on the market, spoiling our pups has never been easier. Here are some cool items to check out. PETKIT Dog Bowl This digital, machine-washable feeding bowl has a […]

Adaptable Airedale Terrier, 'Tanner', is an ambassador for this oft-underestimated breed at the 2025 AKC National Obedience Championship.

First-generation dog show handler Quinn Duncan, a sixteen-year-old from Gulf Shores, Alabama, has already made a name for herself in the dog world.

Eva Gellert, who lives in Atlanta, Georgia, got her start breeding Labrador Retrievers. Now, Gellert owns a breeding program for Barbets: Chateau Barbets.

How should you keep your dog safe from bears? The U.S. Forest Service recommends learning about them and avoiding confrontation before hiking with your dog.

The Spotlight shines on a dog representing Coonhounds – breeds not often seen in the agility ring. Barley is a handsome Treeing Walker Coonhound who not only holds his Novice Agility titles and runs agility on his League team in Ohio – he is the top TWC in AKC Fast CAT in the nation! His […]

  Performance Events Scholarship The Performance Events Department is pleased to announce the creation of a $10,000 scholarship fund for students that are active in AKC Performance Events. New AKC Performance Scholarship Program Announced! - Jan 2020 More information regarding the program can be found here.     When most people think of Juniors they […]

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(April 2008 Board meeting; amended July 2017, May 2020 & January 2021) (January 2021) Board policy for processing Member club requests includes a minimum household within their local territory requirement. Some licensed clubs eligible to submit a membership request are not able to meet the local household requirement despite possessing extensive experience in holding successful […]