Rescue Dog Now Rescues Missing People  Left in a shelter as a puppy, Google was adopted by Heather Lum, who discovered Search & Rescue and thought he would be a good candidate. She was right. Google Search SAR-W CGCA TKN has worked for seven years locating lost people. “Google loves everything he does and is an example of how awesome shelter […]

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The American Kennel Club (AKC®) honored recipients of the AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards at the annual Delegates Meeting Luncheon, in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. The winners received an engraved silver Revere bowl. A larger Tiffany and Co. bowl, engraved with the names of all recipients past and present, will remain on permanent display […]

The spotlight shines on a dog representing a breed not seen in agility often – the Cane Corso, a mastiff breed that originated in Italy. Bjorn defies expectations, effortlessly jumping 24-inches and helping his Regulation Freshman win the Winter Season Reserve Championship! He is athletic and loves to please his owner Destanee, who is a […]

Paul and Lynn Morrison, owners of Little Brownies Kennel, live in Michigan. They have been breeding, showing, training, and hunting American Water Spaniels for more than 30 years. These days, other than hunting, they primarily participate in AKC Performance Events where they often showcase their breed around the Midwest and East Coast at AKC spaniel […]

For purposes of imposing a consistent format at dog shows, the AKC family of breeds is divided into seven groups. The hounds, terriers, and toy dogs each have their own group. The herding dogs that move livestock are grouped together, and so are the big working dogs that pull, protect, patrol, and do other heavy work. Likewise, sporting dogs, […]

LGBTQIA+ dog owners have always been part of AKC dog sports. For some, the dog world has been a supportive haven, while for others, it has been more challenging.

Forget any image of Bloodhound history you have, like lazing the day away on a country porch. Picture instead a police dog with a powerful nose.

Adaptable Airedale Terrier, 'Tanner', is an ambassador for this oft-underestimated breed at the 2025 AKC National Obedience Championship.

Looking to add a new dog to your home? If you're considering the Brittany, learn more about the breed and how it suits your lifestyle.