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Expert Advice: Events
AKC National Championship Winners Through the Years
These champion show dogs took the top prize in conformation at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-national-championship-winners-roundup/
| December 12, 2022
Expert Advice: Events
Meet the Winners of the 2025 AKC Agility Invitational
The 20th annual AKC Agility Invitational, saw some of the most agile dogs in the country. See the winners in each division here.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/agility-invitational-winners-2025/
| December 16, 2025
Expert Advice: Events
Golden Retriever ‘Squeeze’ Wins 2025 AKC Obedience Classic for Second Year
For the second year in a row, Golden Retriever 'Squeeze' and owner Sharri Sibert took home the top prize at the AKC Obedience Classic.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/obedience-classic-winners-2025/
| December 16, 2025
Expert Advice: Feature
‘Spike’ is the Only Portuguese Podengo Pequeno at the 2025 AKC Obedience Classic
Kathleen Walker and "Spike," a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno, will compete in the 2025 AKC Obedience Classic in Florida.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/obedience-classic-portuguese-podengo-pequeno/
| December 11, 2025
Expert Advice: Feature
Retired Police Officer Takes TWC ‘Gabby’ to the 2025 AKC Obedience Classic
Cathy Kennedy wouldn't trade "Gabby," a 6-year-old Treeing Walker Coonhound (TWC), for anything. But she has gotten offers while out shopping or...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-obedience-classic-treeing-walker-coonhound-gabby/
| December 11, 2025
Expert Advice: Feature
At 11 Years Old, ‘Ziggy’ Is Still Shining in the Obedience Ring
Ziggy, an 11-year-old Standard Poodle, overcomes cancer and an ear tumor to compete at the AKC Obedience Classic with joyful determination.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/obedience-classic-ziggy-poodle/
| December 11, 2025
Expert Advice: Feature
Meet ‘Dooley’ the American Foxhound, One of the Oldest Dogs at the 2025 AKC RACH Invitational
American Foxhound "Dooley" is one of the oldest dogs and rarest breeds to compete at the 2025 AKC RACH Invitational.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-rach-invitational-american-foxhound-dooley/
| December 5, 2025
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
How to Manage the Symptoms of Canine Arthritis
Learn how to identify arthritis in dogs, obtain a diagnosis from a veterinarian, and explore the various techniques to manage and treat the disease.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dealing-with-canine-arthritis/
| January 15, 2021
Press Releases
WE’RE JUMPING FOR JOY! TOP DOGS CROWNED AT 2025 AKC AGILITY INVITATIONAL
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 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/were-jumping-for-joy-top-dogs-crowned-at-2025-akc-agility-invitational/
| December 17, 2025
Press Releases
TOP DOGS CROWNED AT AKC RALLY CHAMPION (RACH) INVITATIONAL
The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall entry of 132 dogs this past weekend at the AKC Rally Champion (RACH) Invitational. Competitions were held December 11-12, 2025, in conjunction with the 25th AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The winners: AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/top-dogs-crowned-at-akc-rally-champion-rach-invitational/
| December 13, 2025