Six-year-old Xcel is a Working Kelpie who recently competed at the AKC's Agility Premier Cup. He's described as a clownish, intelligent dog.

Have you ever known somebody who chose their pet over their partner when the relationship was on the line? It seems like the plot of a romantic comedy, but a new study shows that most of us would do the same. In fact, 80 percent of people would consider it a deal breaker if their […]

All-American Dog, "Trinity", might be 11 years old, but that isn't stopping her from continuing to rack up personal bests on the dock diving circuit.

From being dumped in the desert to being part of a top agility partnership, All-American Dog "Cricket" has had quite the journey to the AKC Premier Cup.

10-year-old Catahoula Leopard Dog "Copper" is obsessed with the sport of dock diving and has ranked as the number one of his breed for the last six years.

Think your dog is obedient? Watch the best of the best AKC Obedience teams compete at the 2025 AKC National Obedience Championship.

-- Happy 125th Birthday AKC -- New York, NY– This Thursday, September 17, 2009, marks AKC’s 125th anniversary. Since 1884, we have maintained the definitive registry of purebred dogs and governed thousands of annual canine competitions. We have always remained true to our original mission of promoting the sport and breeding for type and function […]

As I reported in my November 2008 Chairman’s Report we know that canine health remains a top priority for AKC, its parent clubs, and all responsible breeders. In that report I outlined the resources available to the responsible breeder from a variety of sources such as the AKC Breeders’ Department and the AKC Canine Health Foundation (AKC […]

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 2801, which exempts individual participants in squirrel or furbearing animal field trials from the Texas hunting license requirement.  Under this new law, which takes effect immediately, only the field trial organizer is required to purchase a field trial permit that covers all participants, removing the need for […]

Amended LD 1771, which requires “hobby kennels” to obtain a state license under the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s (DACF) authority to regulate commercial “animal care facilities”, has become law without Governor Mills’ signature. Public Law Chapter 414 becomes effective Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The American Kennel Club (AKC) strongly endorses the right to […]