Thursday’s Judging Panels View Thursday’s judging panels for the all-breed show and specialty judging by breed. All-Breed Panel Specialty PanelsBoxerBull TerrierCane CorsoMiniature SchnauzerYorkshire Terrier

Thursday’s Judging Panels View Thursday’s judging panels for the all-breed show and specialty judging by breed. All-Breed Panel Specialty PanelsBoxerBull TerrierCane CorsoMiniature SchnauzerYorkshire Terrier

Season 12 - Winter Season 2026 [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Extended Ph.D."] Top 3 Teams Champion – WestRover’s Speed Squad – Alabama Reserve Champion – Let’s Play TAG – North Carolina Third – Rock City Jumpers – Arkansas Individual Dog Placements 8-Inch Regular 1st – Driver, Papillon, WestRover’s Speed Squad 2nd – Gigi, Poodle, Free For All 3rd – Mabel, […]

Hyperkeratosis refers to the overproduction of keratin, the protein that makes up a dog's hair, skin, and nails. Learn about the condition.

The American Kennel Club is the world's largest registry of purebred dogs, and uses these statistics to rank the most popular breeds — and the rarest breeds. The numbers are in: these are the rarest dog breeds according to AKC registration statistics. In 2025, 202 total breeds were counted in the registration statistics. In 2026, […]

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 […]

Is your dog scared of the vacuum cleaner? We explain why dogs fear these cleaning machines, and what you can do to get your dog used to the vacuum cleaner.

When it comes to the dog flu, it’s important to always be prepared. Here's an overview of the symptoms and treatment options for canine influenza.

Follow our tips to find the right groomer for your dog. Do some research, ask the right questions, and you can be confident that your dog is in good hands.

Don't shave your dog, as it might make them hotter in summer and creates health risks. Instead, try these grooming and safety tips to keep them cool.

Treatment for Cushing's Disease in Dogs is expensive and ongoing, and it requires consistent monitoring. Here's what symptoms to look for.

New tools allow veterinarians to detect, diagnose and treat various types of heart disease in dogs. Learn more about heart disease.

If your dog is fearful of thunderstorms or experiences motion sickness, your veterinarian might suggest giving them a mild sedative. One option is a...

After confirming that your dog is healthy, the following tips can help you prevent and clean tear stains from your dog's face.

Many dog foods contain certain peas in small amounts. But can dogs eat peas? Especially with recent studies on DCM, it's important to be careful.

Good grooming will help your dog look and feel their best. Keep your dog clean and healthy with these at-home dog grooming tips.

Barbet Learn about Barbets [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Barbet Club of America Ellen Rich, (248) 978-2715, eredavi@aol.com [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Basenji Learn about Basenjis [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Basenji Club of America Joe Carlson, 954-815-2143, ernursero@aol.com Basenji Rescue & Transport, Inc. [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Basset Hound Learn about Basset Hounds [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Basset Hound Club of America, […]

The following are the group designations that AKC breeds have been assigned. There are currently 205 breeds and 9 breeds with 21 varieties.  The varieties are by size, color or group.   The varieties are marked by **(Revised 3/10/26) [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Sporting Group – 33 breeds"] Sporting Group Naturally active and alert, Sporting dogs make likeable, […]

At AKC shows, dogs are organized into 7 groups: Hound, Working, Sporting, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding. Learn about what makes each group unique.

Burrs can attach themselves to your dog's coat when they're outdoors. Here's how to safely remove them from your dog's coat.