What is the AKC FIT DOG Star-Spangled Scurry? The AKC FIT DOG Star-Spangled Scurry is a virtual 5K (3.1 miles) for dogs and their owners celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The non-competitive 5K Star-Spangled Scurry can be done all at one time, or in smaller segments on multiple days so that everyone […]

With 22,000 events held each year, there’s a dog sport for every dog -- and every owner. Whether you want to just want to watch or actually participate, it’s easy to find an event: To Attend an Event AKC events are fun and exciting for both owners and dogs! There’s no pressure to participate; you […]

A club holding a licensed or member club agility trial must prepare an official catalog once entries have been closed and drawn. The catalog must list the dogs in the order drawn in each class along with the full AKC name, AKC number, breed, date of birth, sex, name of owner (and handler, if different […]

By Jerry D. Mann, Field Director -- Sporting Breeds As I entered the grounds for the Mid-South Hunting Retriever Club fall hunt test near Bruce, Mississippi I hurriedly approached the contestants' sign-up area to obtain a copy of the event catalog and locate the running site of the Master test. It was with anxious anticipation […]

Frequently Asked Club Questions   Agility Rule Changes 1. What is an "Agility Online Entries System?" An Agility online entry system accepts entries into trial or accepts entries for the random draw. An online program that transmits entries to a trial secretary who makes the entry acceptance determination is NOT an "Agility Online Entries System." […]

AKC Library Vertical Files Sports Illustrated Library News Clippings files 1950-1993 Processed by Brynn White, 2016 Click here to the view complete inventory and/or to search all AKC archival collections   The Sports Illustrated Library News Clippings files are comprised of dog-centered subject files originally assembled as a reference resource for journalists working for the […]

The Kennel Club of Riverside has embraced a multi-year relationship with the Riverside Police Department’s K9 Unit. On an annual basis, the club donates funds to be used by the unit to facilitate the purchase of a dog, to supplement the training of K9’s in the unit and to support the unit’s needs. The police […]

Norfolk Terriers are little, cute, and loyal, and they will gladly curl up in your lap, but don’t dare call them lapdogs. Norfolks, despite their toyish qualities, are genuine terriers—feisty, confident, sturdy, and game for adventure.

It didn’t sound that hard – Beginner Novice Obedience.  After all, we already had our AKC Canine Good Citizen and AKC Rally Novice titles!  And this is an optional title, meant to give dogs experience before the regular Novice Obedience class.  Our trainer walked us through the steps, saying, “I think Magic can do this, […]

Can dogs eat dates? Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of dates and how to safely feed small amounts of this fruit to your dog.