Why is the Anatolian Shepherd Dog such a respected livestock guardian? Learn about the breed’s history, traits, size, and impact on wildlife conservation.

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.

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2026"] July 2026 Alli Corbin - SIE Hannah Magnuson - BCAT Antionette Weiss - BCAT Lilian Jorgensen - BCAT Shaylynn Duncan - SIN Carson Wright - SIN June 2026 Kira Frazer - BCAT Alyiah-Jo Ammerman - BCAT Theodore Moore - BCAT Teagan Lambert - FCAT Quinn Eberhard - FCAT Evelyn Cunningham - SINE, […]

The Companion Events staff is pleased to encourage Junior Handlers in the sports of Obedience, Agility, Rally and Tracking. In these Companion Events, any Junior Handler up to the age of 18 is eligible to compete as a Junior. They exhibit in the regular classes and in the field along with all other exhibitors at […]

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 […]

(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 […]