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

Date of Webinar Subject July 28, 2026 Conditions of Class Divisions, Group & BIS Judging May 19, 2026 Applying for Additional Breeds March 24, 2026 Regular Status and Judging the 4-6 Month Best Puppy Competition & FSS Open Shows January 27, 2026 Ring Control & Recertification Update October 28, 2025 Disabled Handlers Policy & Code […]

Premium List Released: Here is the premium for the 2026 AKC Agility League Championship. If you have questions, please write us at AgilityLeague@akc.org. Important Announcement – 2026 AKC Agility League Championship We are excited to announce the event is on and will NOW be held at a NEW location – the James B. Hunt Horse Complex […]

Ashley Carpenter is All-American Dog "Willow's" fourth owner. Not giving up on her changed both of their lives for the better.

Aside from catching the occasional crumb, why do dogs lick furniture or rugs obsessively? It may be a coping mechanism for something deeper.

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 […]