Entries are now open for the 2026 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North/South Concourse this December 12th and 13th. Entries are also open for the AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, taking place on Friday, December 11th at the OCCC, and the […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is bringing together two of America’s most beloved passions, dogs and football, in a new television series, NFL® Players & Dogs: Life Off the Field.  Each original one-hour episode will feature five to seven NFL players and their four-legged best friends. The new series gives viewers a different perspective on their favorite […]

The AKC® Humane Fund, Inc.SM is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the Sir John D. Spurling Scholarship, celebrating the human-canine bond. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund awards five full-time students enrolled in courses of study that contribute to the well-being of dogs and the advancement of responsible pet ownership. The scholarship is named in honor […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is excited to announce the champions of the AKC Agility League’s summer season! The League recently concluded its 13th season and honored its top teams and […]