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, […]

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 […]

December 2018 Ava Churchill - AJP Anthony Rotelle - NAJ Natalie Merkel - AXJ Emily Walker - MXJ Avery Woodworth - OAJ Allison Hill - AXJ Jada Sawhney - RN Mia Magnaghi - NAJ, NF David Frasca - OA Dana George - MXP2 Kate Gallagher - MX November 2018 Allison Hill - OA Kendall Betz […]

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 […]

The Companion Events staff is pleased to encourage Junior Handlers in the sports of Obedience, Agility, Rally and Tracking. In these Companion Events, any Junior Handler up to the age of 18 is eligible to compete as a Junior. They exhibit in the regular classes and in the field along with all other exhibitors at […]

“Try not to have a good time... this is supposed to be educational.” - Charles Schulz, famous cartoonist and creator of Peanuts (Snoopy is our favorite, of course!) You’ll probably be tempted to quote Charles Schulz when you introduce your child to Junior Showmanship. These events are packed with learning opportunities -- but they’re super […]

Competition & Title Updates  We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, and Tracking. AGILITY Congratulations to the winners at the 2019 AKC Agility Invitational AKC Canine Partners congratulates the All-American Dogs and their owners who competed and won honors at the AKC […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.