AKD 5.9 1956-2004 9.5 linear ft (in 14 doc boxes and 4 flat boxes). Collection processed by Norma Rosado-Blake, , 2007; Additions, edits, and conversion of legacy finding aid by Brynn White, 2016 Click here for a printable PDF of the collection finding aid   The Chihuahua Club of America (CCA) records collects some of the work of the CCA in its [...]

Learning Objectives Students will understand the purpose of animal adaptation.   Grade Levels 3-5   Next Generation Science Standard Strand 3.Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems   Materials Needed Observation handout Picture of a Chihuahua Picture of a wolf   Lesson Introduction Tell students that today you will be introducing the concept of adaptation. Define adaptation as [...]

Meet Margaret Steinrock: Solution to Boredom Led to Agility Success Margaret Steinrock got her start in agility by playing around on her mother’s equipment with her dog Princess. Now she and her mother enjoy the sport together. At the 2017 AKC Juniors Agility Competition in Orlando, FL., Margaret and Princess Sassy Steinrock NAP OAP EAP [...]

The Chihuahua is a tiny dog with a huge personality. A national symbol of Mexico, these alert and amusing "purse dogs" stand among the oldest breeds of the Americas, with a lineage going back to the ancient kingdoms of pre-Columbian times.

Saturday’s Judging Panels View Saturday’s judging panels for the all-breed show and specialty judging by breed. All-Breed Panel Specialty PanelsAfghan HoundChihuahuaDoberman PinscherLabrador RetrieverXoloitzcuintli

2017 AKC Scholarship Recipient Samantha Van Buren I am currently attending the University of Minnesota. I am studying environmental studies and animal science. I plan to pursue a career in these fields. I also plan to stay involved with AKC dog events, as it is my passion and I think I can contribute positively to the [...]

Watch this great canine freestyle performance by junior handler and 4-H member Claire Wilcox of Wichita Falls, TX, and her Chihuahua mix, Shadow. Canine freestyle is also known as "dancing with your dog" and requires off-leash control, obedience training and tricks. Shadow is a member of the AKC Canine Partners program for all dogs, including [...]

MACH Laws' Sandy MXB MJB owned by Nelda and Vern Laws of Haverhill, MA Sandy is an 8-year-old Chihuahua mix. Nelda met her in 2012 while volunteering at the MSPCA at Nevins’ Farm and Equine Center in Methuen, MA where she helps both house and farm animals. Only the day before she and Vern had lost [...]

MACH Pancho Villa MXB MJB MXF T2B2 owned by Kacey McKinney of Princeton, TX Pancho is a Chihuahua-terrier mix who was just under 1 year old when he came to live with Kacey. Kacey had never trained a dog before, but Pancho and she clicked during agility training and became a great team. They went [...]

MACH Delilah Dog MXB MJB T2B CA owned by Jennifer Rourk of Dallas, OR Ten-year-old Delilah is a Chihuahua mix that Jennifer says embodies the phrase "Size is no indicator of talent. She pours her whole self into everything that she does, and agility is no exception.” At trials in the Pacific Northwest, Delilah [...]