Graceful, elegant gun dog or sweet and loving family companion? The English Setter is both! Sometimes called the "gentlemen of the dog world," they're an ideal combination of versatile hunting partner and gentle, affectionate pet. One look into those soulful eyes and you may be hooked for life. Their Coat Coloring Is Distinctive The English […]

You may never have heard of the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje, since it's a rarer breed. These fun facts will help you get to know them!

They are two of the most well-known and beloved breeds – the Labrador Retriever and the Golden Retriever. In fact, the active Labrador is the most popular breed based on AKC registration statistics, an honor they've held since 1991. And devoted Goldens aren't far behind, ranking number four in 2020. You might be familiar with […]

Sixteen-year-old Izzy Burg of Onalaska, Wisconsin has already become an established owner-handler and has even begun her own breeding program.

The AKC works with several non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog titling program and the AKC Search & Rescue title program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); and the North […]

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. The American Kennel Club honors […]

Using the ACS/TSA Hunt test enables us to measure phenotype (what we can observe) with genotype (the gene coding within the DNA). This is not speculation. In the above pictures you can see where the tests we are using showed linkage of these behavioral tests to specific sites on the dogs DNA. This kind of […]

Sassy's Story - click to read  Question: What do these dog owners have in common?  Owners who hike and camp with their dogs Owners in residential developments with architectural and fencing restrictions Disabled and blind owners Owners of working, herding, hunting, field trial and sled dogs Owners of escape-artist dogs Answer: These and other good dog owners […]

"As the big hound is, so will the pup be."-- Irish Proverb New York -- It’s no surprise that Ireland has produced many immortal writers, poets and musicians, but did you know there are several dog breeds that hail from the Emerald Isle? In honor of St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th, the American Kennel […]

All the forms and resources your club needs to host an AKC Spaniel Field Trial: Spaniel Field Trial Forms Other Forms and Publications Event Application Junior Handler Certification Spaniel Field Trial Report Memo: Junior Handler Water Test Report: Pass Procedural Checklist for Event Committee Event Secretary Report for Field Trials or Hunt Tests Dealing With […]