The Fig's life started out difficult, but that doesn't stop her from doing everything there is to do in Diving Dogs with her owner, Pam Dural.

  Welcome to the AKC . We have put together definitions for dog words that you may not be familiar with. If you have additional questions regarding the glossary, please contact our Special Services Department. A Abdomen The belly or under surface between the chest and the hindquarters. Acetabulum The concave lateral portion of the […]

AKC National Agility Championship Champion Teams 2023 - Tulsa, OK AKC National Agility Champions 08" - NAC GCH CH MACH6 Starstruck Oh My Word! MXS2 PAD MJC2 PJD OF, a Papillon known as Gabby, handled by Andrea Samuels of Cape Coral, FL 12" - MACH Breezy Blue's Be Quick! MXB MJB XF, a All American […]

Kanga, a 15-year-old Australian Cattle Dog, is one of the oldest dogs competing in the 2023 National Agility Championship.

The AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards were created to recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of purebred dogs on a national level. The recipients were selected by votes cast by AKC Member Clubs for nominees in each of the following categories: Conformation, Companion Events and Performance Events. The American Kennel Club […]

On show days, Clapton stalks points. The Standard Poodle champion is a seasoned competitor, knowing when to move out and when to freeze like a majestic statue. Out of the ring, Clapton continues his hunt, but for birds at field competitions where his talents have taken him to the top level.   Clapton recently became […]

 Traci Mitchell is an AKC Breeder of Merit Bronze, who breeds Black and Tan Coonhounds and an occasional Smooth Fox Terrier. The name Carlin is Irish Gaelic, meaning Little Champion in honor of her first Smooth Fox Terrier. She splits her time between southern California and southwest Iowa. She has lived in California all her […]

When it comes to love, dogs offer all of the devotion with none of the guile. They won't sign up for a secret dating profile or see another owner behind your back. And that flirtation with the pet sitter … well, it's harmless. After all, there's a reason dogs have a reputation for being faithful […]

Her name evokes images of a beloved princess or the ancient goddess of the hunt—Diana. She easily slips in and out of these roles, sometimes on the same day. One moment, she’s gleaming white, pouffed, and proud in the show ring. Turn around, and she’s dripping with pond water, her curls flattened out as she […]

Sometimes it’s the journey, not the goal. And it took a devastating event, plus a bag of tricks, to show me that. My goal was to break yet another record with my Saluki, Pepe. He was already a Best in Show, National Specialty Best of Breed, Best in Field (Coursing), and High in Trial (both […]