I was looking to buy a new pup the other day. The breed has a hard coat that goes from smooth to wire. I mentioned that my female was very smooth and without “furnishings” and I was corrected to that being called “trim”. When embarking on creating education for better detection dogs we must have […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®) honored recipients of the AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards at the annual Delegates Meeting Luncheon, in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida. The winners received an engraved silver Revere bowl. A larger Tiffany and Co. bowl, engraved with the names of all recipients past […]

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 […]

I was looking to buy a new pup the other day. The breed has a hard coat that goes from smooth to wire. I mentioned that my female was very smooth and without “furnishings” and I was corrected to that being called “trim”. When embarking on creating education for better detection dogs we must have […]

Consider a dog needed at a major airport- https://youtu.be/pD__EDBizj4 As the dog walks through the airport, every kiosk, vending machine, trash can, water fountain, piece of luggage, and person is a target to search for odor. As the dog searches they encounter every variety of flooring to walk on, constant distractions of overhead announcements, the […]

Do you think of your dog as much more than just a pet? Do you consider him a part of your family? Is his health, happiness, and well-being a priority? If so, AKC FAMILY DOG magazine has been created just for you! From hands-on training techniques to solving common behavior problems to inspiring and entertaining […]

Preschool curriculum often includes a lesson about different types of homes. Like people, dogs need shelter too! As a part of a lesson on homes or on taking care of pets, use this STEM inspired activity to encourage your children to create a home for dogs. Responsible dog owners use crates in their homes to […]

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) has become a hot topic in education. Schools all over the country are finding ways to enrich students in these key subject areas. Why is STEM important? The U.S. Department of Commerce claims that STEM careers are growing at a rate of 17%, which is almost double the growth […]

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In the last year Fast CAT has become one of the most popular sports for dogs and owners to enjoy. The popularity of Fast CAT has led to more results from qualified dogs to be recorded.  It can be quite a task for event secretaries to prepare and submit results to AKC then wait for […]