LATEST RULE CHANGES Judges Can Use ATVs/UTVs in Walking Stakes (Jul 2025) Tracking Device Changes (Jul 2023) 7 Changes including new Regional Championships (May 2022) 45 Min Derby/Walking Dog to Line/3pt Major for Brittanys (Aug 2020) Determining a Dog's Ability to Retrieve (Dec 2019) Flea & Tick Collar Clarification (June 2018) Changes Regarding Walking Handlers (Nov 2018)   […]

Revised Specs to Buried Searches (Sept 2025) Coat Coloring Allowed (Aug 2025) Size of Cotton Ball specified in HD / New Fix and Go On Option in Detective (Apr 2024) Permanent Removal of Mileage/Day Restrictions for Judges (Aug 2022) VSWT Goes Permanent / Numeric Elite Titles  (July 2022) New Regionals & Future National Announced (Nov 2019) Changes to Entry […]

Master Hunter Excellent Test Launched (Feb 2024) Tracking Device Changes (Jul 2023) Buddy Hunts / Flexible Judging Schedule  (May 2023) Amateur Walking Puppy Stakes at Hunt Tests (Feb 2023) Clubs Allowed to Use Waiting Lists (Jul 2021) Special Event Hunting Tests (Jul 2020) Grounds Defined/Bracemate Courtesy/JH Trainability- Condition of Bird (Apr 2020) Max 8 Hunts/Lifetime Achievement Title […]

The Agility Course Test (ACT) is an entry level agility event designed to introduce and welcome beginning dogs and their handlers to the AKC sport of agility. There are two types of ACT courses. ACT Standard - ACT 1 and ACT 2 - which are the beginning level standard courses.  Starting February 1, 2021 ACT […]

As part of the 2026 Westminster week, Junior Showmanship took place to crown Best Junior. See the winner and runner-ups.

After two days of steep competition at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Doberman Pinscher 'Penny' has won Best in Show.

The AKC Canine Partners℠ program not only provides valuable benefits but also connects you with other dog owners. You'll be able to participate in all kinds of exciting dog events like Agility, Tracking, AKC Rally® and Obedience. You'll learn about some great programs like AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® and AKC Canine Good Citizen®. Basically, you'll learn more, […]

Virtual monthly webinar learning experiences created by breeders for breeders. Join renowned experts in these educational opportunities for breeders! 2026 Schedule Wednesday, February 18, 2026 7:00-8:00 pm (EST) - Mari-Beth O’Neill, AKC Vice President of Sport Services  “A Breeders Blueprint, the Breed Standard” What is a breed standard, who creates it and how do you […]

Keep up with the current standings for AKC Agility League teams and individual dogs. Rankings are listed by division/skill level. Breed rankings show the top dogs of each breed by division/skill level. If you are not on a League team and want to get involved in the action, you can form a team with your […]

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