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 […]

Does your dog only listen at home or training class and ignore you everywhere else? Maybe you suspect your dog is stubborn and only obeys when they feel like it. Well, getting your dog to come when called or to sit and stay is easy in a quiet house. Doing so while out and about in a […]

The "leave it" command can keep your pet from eating dangerous items. Here's how to teach your dog to ignore items that they shouldn't eat.

When using probiotics, some ingredients might look a bit confusing. Here are some of the most common strains you'll find in probiotics.

Don't let the weather stop you from having fun with your dog. Try some activities you'll both enjoy, like skijoring or snowshoeing.

Here are a few simple winter safety measures you can take to make sure you keep your dog warm, happy, and healthy throughout the winter.

The American Kennel Club is excited to announce the Regional Junior Showmanship Events! AKC Sport & Events is excited to announce Regional Junior Showmanship Events to begin in 2026.  The AKC will approve up to eight all-breed clubs the honor of holding Junior Showmanship Regional Events throughout the calendar year of 2026. Regional Junior Showmanship […]

The AKC offers a quick and easy way to submit your Canadian Title Application! Try the: Title Application Portal (TAP) The AKC is proud to partner with the Canadian Kennel Club® (CKC) to acknowledge dogs’ accomplishments earned through the CKC in the sports of Conformation, Obedience, and Rally. All dogs with an AKC Registration Number, […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and a leading advocate for canine welfare, is proud to partner with the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC®), Canada’s primary registry for purebred dogs, to recognize CKC titles earned in Conformation, Obedience, and Rally. Dogs that are AKC registered or listed and have earned eligible […]

The following breeders have met the requirements for the Breed and Levels recorded at the time of the application. The American Kennel Club is pleased to recognize these breeders for their contribution to the sport and maintaining the tenets of the Breeder of Merit program. (current as of  1/14/26, last updated 1/15/26) [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Platinum"] […]