The following are the group designations that the current FSS breeds have been assigned. There are currently 88 breeds in the FSS program.  (Revised 6/10/26) Sporting Group - 17 breeds Blue Picardy Spaniel Braque du Bourbonnais Braque Francais Pyrenean Braque St. Germain Deutscher Wachtelhund Drentsche Patrijshond French Spaniel German Longhaired Pointer Large Munsterlander Old Danish […]

Does your child love dogs and reading? Spend some time reading these awesome dog-themed books! Max Goes to the Moon by Jeffrey Bennett You can listen to astronaut Mike Hopkins read Max Goes to the Moon from the International Space Station! View here. Dex: The Heart of a Hero by Caralyn Buehner A scrappy Dachshund learns […]

As of July 13, 2009, the AKC Board of Directors approved the eligibility of Foundation Stock breeds that meet the below criteria may compete in AKC Companion Events; this will be effective January 1, 2010. Dogs with three-generation pedigrees recorded in FSS® Breed Standard has been submitted As of February 9, 2007, the AKC Board […]

The AKC Puppy Pack tells the story of our puppies’ lives through engaging, educational and of course cute photos and videos on Instagram. This program covers the first year of 7 puppies’ lives as they attend veterinarian visits, participate in training, sports & events, and the day-to-day trials, tribulations and joys of raising a puppy. […]

The AKC Puppy Pack tells the story of our puppies’ lives through engaging, educational and of course cute photos and videos on Instagram. This program covers the first year of 7 puppies’ lives as they attend veterinarian visits, participate in training, sports & events, and the day-to-day trials, tribulations and joys of raising a puppy. […]

MACH Benny Bodine CD RE MXB MJS OF T2B owned by Sherry Hubbard of Worthington, OH At the ripe age of 10 ½ years, All American dog, Benny Bodine, earned his MACH on July 31, 2021 at the Dayton Dog Training Club in the lovely setting of Moraine, Ohio. This is the first and only […]

Canine Care Tip Brought to You by the AKC GoodDog! Helpline Team School will be out soon and summer vacation is coming up! Planning to bring Fido on your family road trip? A little planning ahead will make your trip smoother. Here are a few tips to keep your dog cool and comfortable! Before your trip: […]

    2023 AKC Fast CAT Invitational – Pure Speed Rankings Fri. December 15, 2023 – FINAL ROUND as of 5:05 PM ***All official and final results will be posted following the conclusion of the event*** BELOW 12" / HC 2 PLACE CALL NAME BREED OWNER TIME 1 Winston Bolt French Bulldog Braden Frederick 8.485 […]

RESULTS 2025 AKC Trick Dog National Competition Overall Winner “Cricket” (Breed: Russell Terrier) handled by Elizabeth Berthold-Davis from East Patchogue, NY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hxz-0J3Be4   Semi-finalists “Cheza” (Breed: All American) handled by Heidi Armstrong from Austin, TX https://youtu.be/oiLmkAUlXVs?si=pbBl0gyZJkE41PLa   “Hashbrown” (Breed: Brussels Griffon) handled by Melissa Quintana-Mitchell from Stanton, CA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ6rfLpVWgw   2025 Outstanding Performances In addition […]

All-Breed Shows All-Breed shows are conformation events that are held for the more than 190 breeds and varieties of dogs recognized by the AKC to compete in, unless otherwise noted on the club's premium list. Also listed under All-Breed are the Group Shows, or shows limited to one of the seven AKC Groups: Sporting, Hound, […]