15-year-old Sophie Weaver, from Parrish, Florida, is one of the brightest young talents on the US competitive agility circuit. Despite this, she remains remarkably humble about everything she and “Violet,” her 4-year-old Shetland Sheepdog, have achieved together. At the AKC Agility Premier Cup in Philadelphia this June, the teenager will stand out for being the […]

Rinn Siegrist and "Saffron" the All-American Dog are competing at the Diving Dogs Teams Challenge. Saffy is the oldest dog at the 2026 event.

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The 2026 AKC Diving Dogs Premier Cup airs on May 3 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Watch the competition to see who takes the top prize.

The Diving Dogs Team Challenge is splashing onto your screens! Learn more about tune-in and broadcast info as it's updated.

* Indicates a title granted by another sanctioning body that is recognized by the AKC # Indicates that the title can be earned multiple times. The number of times the criteria for the title have been met will follow the title abbreviation (ex: MACH8) Abbreviation Title Name Prefix or Suffix ACT1 Agility Course Test 1 […]

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 […]