Two mixed-breed dogs in the AKC Canine Partners program have now won nine of the top AKC Agility titles! They are: MACH9 Logan Lake Hope (pictured above) – owned by Kimberly Barton of Johnstown, OH MACH9 Samantha (pictured below when she won her 1st MACH) – owned by Don & Leah Eicher of Laurel, DE […]

The 2023 AKC® Fast CAT® Invitational took place December 12-16, 2023, in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship presented by Royal Canin. The top 5 of the fastest dogs from each breed, based on rankings from AKC Fast Coursing Ability Tests (Fast CAT), were invited to participate in the third annual AKC […]

MACH Pepsi RE MXB MJB NJP MXF T2B3 Pepsi was in an animal shelter where Mette Bryans of Eureka, CA, volunteered to temperament test dogs. “Pepsi put up with everything on the temperament test, but it was with an expression that clearly said, ‘You are pushing my buttons.’  As I  finished making notes, Pepsi jumped […]

The third annual Westminster Kennel Club Master Agility Championship takes place Saturday, Feb. 13, at Pier 94 in New York City, and more than 20 mixed-breed dogs in the AKC Canine Partners program will be there to tackle the course! Popo, pictured, and his handler Janet Yun will be among the All-American Dog contenders. The […]

Best of luck to the All American Dogs who qualified to compete in the 9th AKC Obedience Classic Sponsored by Eukanuba and held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin! The event will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL on December 17-18, 2022. Preferred Novice Gliot's Leke PCD […]

Big congratulations to the All American Dogs who won honors at the 2020 Westminster Masters Agility Championship! The highest scoring All American Dog was AGCH MACH15 PACH Moses Raphael York UD BN GN GO RAE5 MXB4 PDG MJC4 PJG MXP3 MXPB MJP3 MJPB PAX MFC TQX T2B8 CGCA CGCU TKA (pictured) owned by Jordan York […]

AKC Canine Partners congratulates the All-American Dogs and their owners who competed and won honors at these national events this past weekend, Dec. 15-16, in Orlando, FL. AKC Agility Invitational: PNAC MACH9 PACH2 Logan Lake Hope and Kim Barton of Johnstown, OH made the finals and placed 5th in the 8-inch division.   AKC Juniors […]

The Internet can offer a wealth of tips and facts on dog food. Unfortunately, it provides even more dog food myths and misinformation. Here’s a sampling of urban legends populating the Web and the actual truths behind them. Myth: Don't Feed Dogs Pork But then I started to wonder why so few commercial foods contained […]

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 […]

  We may have fooled you last month with our April Fool's Day post of three new "breeds" for 2014, but this time we mean it! We are expanding our pack to welcome a royal dog and an expert hunter to the AKC family. Learn more about them here:   The Coton de Tulear Known as the “Royal […]

Eight state legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: Arizona – Senate Bill 1047 seeks to regulate dogs outdoors. It provides specific exemptions for police and working dogs, hunting, training, “sporting and competitive functions”, and “lawful competitions”.  As introduced, the bill […]

This Special Service Dog Helps Autistic Child in Many Ways  Regal is a 3-year-old Labrador Retriever-Golden Retriever mix who has a very special purpose in life. He is trained to be a constant companion to a 9-year-old boy who has autism. Read on to learn about their amazing bond: For most of his life, Eli […]

The AKC works with several non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog titling program and the AKC Search & Rescue title program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American […]

The AKC works with non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog program and the AKC Search & Rescue program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American Flyball Association (NAFA); […]

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Agility - Frequently Asked Questions   1. How do I find a local Agility training class for my dog? Look in the Yellow Pages under Pets or Dog Training for your local AKC club or dog school. Check this website for the training resources page and search for upcoming Agility Trials in your area.   […]

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***NEW*** AKC now offers a quick and easy way to submit your Farm Dog Title Application! Submit your application now here. Your dog responds well to commands at home and in public, but how would he respond in a farm environment? There’s an easy way to find out: Sign him up for a Farm Dog Certified test. […]

Fascinating fact: Dogs have a sense of smell that’s between 10,000 and 100,000 times more acute than ours! The sport of Scent Work celebrates the joy of sniffing, and asks a dog to sniff to their heart’s content; turning your dog’s favorite activity into a rewarding game. It is a terrific sport for all kinds […]

AKC National Agility Championship Champion Teams 2026 - Temecula, CA AKC National Agility Champions 08" - MACH Welly MXB MJS XF T2B CGC, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi known as Welly, handled by Peter Wirth of Longmont, CO 12" - MACH6 Safranne's Have No Fear MXS2 PAD MJG2 PJS NF, a Poodle known as Skye, handled […]