AKC Meet the Breeds events are a fun and educational way to spend a day with the whole family, and maybe even figure out which dog breed is right for you! If you are attending an AKC Meet the Breeds event, or are thinking about attending an event in the future, you can find out […]

To view other Pee Wee photos click here. If you have a Pee Wee photo you would like to share, please send to: juniors@akc.org [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Procedures and Guidelines"] A Club must submit a Special Attractions Form to conduct the Pee Wee Class Special Attraction. The request must be approved by the Event Operations department. The […]

LATEST EARTHDOG NEWS Master Earthdog Title Counts for FIT DOG (Mar 2023)   LATEST REGULATION CHANGES New Excellent Title and Novice Class (Jan 2022) Handlers Allowed One Command in SR Test (Dec 2019) Allowing Practice Sessions Before/After Test (Oct 2016) 45 Seconds to Quarry (June 2016)   REGULATION BOOK Regulations for Earthdog Tests for Small Terriers and […]

Arguably the world’s first “fad dog,” the Maltese was a persistent motif in Roman culture. Learn more about Maltese history.

The 202 6Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show takes place at the Jacob K. Javits Center and Madison Square Garden on Jan 31, and Feb 2-3.

Winners have been crowned at the second annual Westminster Flyball competition, held on January 31 at the Jacob K. Javits center.

Want a smarter, more empathetic, even possibly a healthier child? There are many ways kids can benefit from having a dog.

The Boston Terrier, dressed to the nines in a striking tuxedo coat of snow-white and either black, brindle, or seal (which appears black except it has a red cast when viewed in the sun or bright light), turns heads wherever it goes. This intelligent, compact, and jaunty companion has some terrier roots but isn't a […]

When you already have a cozy bed for your pup, you might ask if dogs need blankets. Learn why dog blankets can be beneficial and how to choose one.

You may search several different ways in order to find the seminars you may be interested in. Please choose the way you wish to see the seminars presented in order to proceed: State Breed Seminar Type Presenter All Seminars Schedule of Future Advanced Judging Institutes (PDF) [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Judges Education Webinars"] Judging Operations in collaboration […]