The earliest scientific review of canine development using assessment tools was the work done in Bar Harbor, Maine at the Jackson Laboratory. This seminal work has undoubtedly been the foundation of much of our knowledge of canine behavior. However, the research was not meant to lay down universal laws of canine behavior and development, it […]

Breeder of Merit FAQs [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Prepaid Registrations In Breeder Toolkit"] If you plan to use the prepaid option to register all of the puppies – Do not select the electronic (downloadable) litter kit when you register the litter. That will disable the prepaid option. You are able to send an individual Registration Application for […]

The earliest scientific review of canine development using assessment tools was the work done in Bar Harbor, Maine at the Jackson Laboratory. This seminal work has undoubtedly been the foundation of much of our knowledge of canine behavior. However, the research was not meant to lay down universal laws of canine behavior and development, it […]

  Proposed Amendment to Chapter 7, Section 15 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows To: Board of Directors From: Conflict of Interest Committee Subject: Proposed Amendment to Chapter 7, Section 15 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows Date: September 15, 2004 Background The current Chapter 7, Section 15 of the Rules enables a […]

The Spring/Summer Season of AKC Agility League is under way, but it’s not too soon to be planning for your fall teams! Enrollment for the Spring/Summer Season will open on August 17 and run through September 7. Competition launches on September 14. League offers at-home play for every level: PhD (ISC); Senior (Masters/Excellent); Sophomore (Open); […]

Non Retrieving Stake -- By Bonnie Hidalgo Photo Coverage Retrieving Stake -- By Tom Maneely Photo Coverage   Day 1 -- Non Retrieving Stake This prestigious all breed Championship kicked off on Tuesday morning, May 6. The site is the Red Rocks BLM field trial area outside of Reno, NV. It is a big, beautiful […]

AKC 2011 Non Retrieving Championship: Tuesday Tuesday, May 3, 2011 By Bonnie Hidalgo, AKC Executive Field Representative Brown's B.B.J. (BJ) B M Jim & Sunny House owners, Jim House handler NFC/FC/AFC Tonelli's Sky High (Sky) GSP M Kathleen Boyd owner, Randy Berry handler This was the first brace on the second Tuesday morning of the […]

Event Service Fees (Jan 2013) Changes to Spaniel Hunting Test Regulations (Nov 2011) The AKC's Position Regarding Club Events Held on Private Property (June 2007) Event giving clubs often conduct their activities on private property. It is the joint responsibility of the Club and the land owner to reach a mutual understanding regarding the obligations […]

Don’t miss out on the fun and great training! The Agility League will open enrollments for the Winter 2026 season on Dec. 15! The Fall Season kicked off on Sept. 17 with a record number of competitors: more than 350 teams and nearly 2,000 dogs. Fall Season winners will be announced soon after the season […]

The 11th AKC Junior Agility Competition, sponsored by Eukanuba and held in conjunction with the 2021 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, takes place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, on Dec. 17. Good luck to these juniors and their All American Dogs who will be competing: Piper Grace Daube MX […]