The AKC invites the top three Obedience dogs of each breed, based on Obedience Trial Championship points, to the event that takes place March 19-20 in Tulsa, OK. This year, Jasmine is the only All-American Dog entered in the NOC. Jasmine holds the AKC title of Utility Dog (UD) and is a High in Trial […]

The 13th AKC® Obedience & Rally Junior Showcase was held December 14-15, 2024, in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. In AKC Rally®, junior handlers competed in Rally Novice, Rally Intermediate, Rally Advanced, Rally Excellent, and/or Rally Master based on the dog’s […]

CGC-Ready is how the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program is implemented in settings where staff or volunteer trainers train dogs either 1) for their existing owners, or 2) or to prepare them for adoption. The CGC-Ready program applies when CGC training is provided in settings and agencies such as: Rescue organizations (including all of AKC’s […]

What are the age requirements to participate? Puppies must be at least four months of age but under six months on the day of the event. Will my puppy earn points towards his Championship? No, championship points are not awarded in the 4 to 6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition, however, points towards a Certificate of […]

The American Kennel Club, Inc. ("AKC") grants nonexclusive, limited permission to website owners to develop a link ("Permitted Link") from the owner's website (the "Linking Site") to the AKC website home page (www.akc.org) or any other page of the AKC website, subject to the following terms and conditions: Permitted Links shall be: text-based and may […]

https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/fact-sheet/fact-sheet-national-canine-division https://youtu.be/Sz2gTaLFD2o At an EU/US working group meeting I recently attended, there was much reference to the national odor recognition test that was established by the ATF. The ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms), DOS (Department of State), and FPS (Federal Protective Service) all mentioned the use of the preliminary test for their certification/validation […]

The Professional Grooming Credential (PGC) program assess practices and showcases the wide knowledge base of the working professional groomer. Worldwide, pet owners spend billions on pet services and products. Pets are a valued part of the family, and when it’s time to be groomed, owners expect the top in the industry. Earning the PGC displays […]

I will start by stating that I was raised as an Air Force brat and was told I could never have a dog, because we moved so frequently. So, being an obstinate child, I asked for a dog for every birthday that I was old enough to speak. When I was 14 I “borrowed” a […]

The AKC Grand Championships application is your online reference for the top dogs in every state, sorted by breed and by the number of points accumulated annually. Dogs are ranked by their points totals, and may appear in the listings for more than one state if their owners of record reside in multiple states. The […]

Does soy in dog food deserve the negative press it gets, or can it be a good thing? Learn about the pros and cons of this ingredient in your dog's diet.