The Finnish Spitz once nearly went extinct. Learn more about the breed with these Finnish Spitz fun facts.

The Clumber Spaniel looks like a more rugged version of the Cocker Spaniel, but the two breeds are very different. The Clumber is a rare breed with mysterious origins. Learn more about this Sporting breed with these Clumber Spaniel fun facts. No One Is Sure Where They're From There is a theory that the Clumber […]

The American Water Spaniel is a rare breed. Learn more about these dogs with these American Water Spaniel fun facts.

The newest AKC recognized breed, the Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a little dog with a lot of personality. Learn more with these breed fun facts.

Does your dog have a double coat? Learn how double coats work, why they matter, and how to groom double-coated breeds throughout the year.

Does a dog's brain size affect how trainable they are? Scientists looked at the large and small relative brain sizes of dogs to see.

In this section you will find information related to Delegate Committee Meeting Minutes. September 2026 — Delegate Committee Meeting Minutes All-Breed Clubs Committee Bylaws Committee Companion Events Committee Delegate Advocacy and Advancement Committee June 2026 — Delegate Committee Meeting Minutes All-Breed Clubs Committee Bylaws Committee Canine Health Committee  Companion Events Committee Coordinating Committee Delegate Advocacy […]

(updated 10/6/26 ) 9/14/2026 From the September Board Meeting - one new breed was added to the Foundation Stock Service Program – Seppala Siberian Sleddog. The American Dutch Shepherd Association is the official parent club for the Dutch Shepherd and to accept the Dutch Shepherd into the AKC Stud Book on June 30, 2027 . […]

When a Foundation Stock Breed is accepted in the FSS program the clubs may designate a domestic registry or club registry for recording. Eligibility for FSS Recording The dog must be of a breed eligible for FSS Recording. The dog must be born in the United States The dog must first be registered with a […]

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 […]