What should you expect when your dog is expecting? Her diet. These changes mean means offering nutrition tailored to her size, breed, and stage of pregnancy. Certain vitamins and minerals go a long way in reducing the likelihood of labor difficulties, improper mammary growth, and premature labor. They also help to ensure your dog remains […]

The 25th annual AKC National Championship holds additional special events, including the second AKC Rally Champion (RACH) Invitational.

For the second year in a row, Golden Retriever 'Squeeze' and owner Sharri Sibert took home the top prize at the AKC Obedience Classic.

Meet 'Haldis,' a Norwegian Lundehund handled by Kristina Maze, who's competing at the 2025 AKC National Championship in Orlando, FL.

The Spotlight shines on one of – if not the – rarest breed competing in League over the Fall Season. Allie is a Stabyhoun – a Dutch breed that is an all-around farm dog, doing any task needed, including hunting birds and small game. They also can run agility – as proven by Allie who […]

This issue’s training tip is contributed by Courtney Holscher, a rehabilitation and acupuncture veterinarian in South Carolina. Courtney is also an agility competitor, who competes on AKC Agility League teams with the Palmetto Agility Club of the Upstate in South Carolina. Courtney currently competes with her All American Dog, Ella; Border Collie, Zinnia; and Miniature […]

You can now sign up teams, handlers and dogs for the Winter 2026 Season of AKC Agility League. Enrollment opened on Dec. 15 and continues through Jan. 5. Competition launches on Jan. 12. Captains should first enroll their teams here: https://akc.jotform.com/253167375264866 Once teams are signed up, please let your handlers know that they can enroll their […]

The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of 257 dogs this past weekend at the 12th AKC® Obedience Classic. Competitions were held December 13-14, 2025, in conjunction with the 25th AKC® National Championship presented by Royal Canin at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The 14th AKC® […]

The 20th annual AKC® Agility Invitational took place December 13-14, 2025 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the 25th AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. The top five dogs in each breed received an invitation to compete in this prestigious event. Agility […]

Susan S. Giles was presented with the 2025 AKC Breeder of the Year award for Ta Sen Lhasa Apsos at the 25th AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 13, 2025.  The annual award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicate their lives to improving the […]