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AKC Agility League Spotlight: Meet the Chinook a True American Breed
The spotlight shines on a rare breed that was developed in America – the Chinook. Junie represents this working breed in League this season, running on an Elementary team in Alaska where she puts her sled dog genes to good use, as well as running agility. The Chinook is the state dog of New Hampshire; […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/in-the-zone/akc-agility-league-spotlight-meet-chinook-true-american-breed/
| March 24, 2026
Sports & Events
Judges’ Study Guides
AKC Group Standards Download AKC approved breed standards by complete group for use on any portable electronic device. Sporting Hound Working Terrier Toy Non-Sporting Herding Misc. Judges Study Guide No single written guide is ever comprehensive enough to be the only learning tool utilized in preparation for judging a new breed. We urge you to […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/judging-information/judges-study-guides/
| September 11, 2025
Press Releases
JE T’AIME ONCE AGAIN! FRENCH BULLDOG REMAINS AMERICA’S MOST POPULAR PUP FOR THE FOURTH YEAR
The French Bulldog continues to warm hearts in the United States! The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, announced this morning that the beloved French Bulldog is America’s most popular breed for the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/je-taime-once-again-french-bulldog-remains-americas-most-popular-pup-for-the-fourth-year/
| March 18, 2026
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2025: French Bulldog Holds Top Spot
The American Kennel Club has released registration statistics for 2025. Who will be crowned the most popular breed?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-2025/
| March 18, 2026
Expert Advice: Feature
AKC Meet the Breeds NYC Hosts Resilient Regulars Like Tibetan Spaniel ‘Tashi’
For six years, Tibetan Spaniel 'Tashi' has been a regular at AKC Meet the Breeds NYC. But a sudden injury almost prevented him from returning.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-the-breeds-nyc-tibetan-spaniel-tashi/
| January 21, 2026
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Is the Lhasa Apso a Good Fit for You?
The Lhasa Apso is a small, intelligent breed from Tibet, with watchdog instincts and a beautiful hypoallergenic coat.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/lhasa-apso-right-for-you/
| December 23, 2025
Expert Advice: Feature
At 11 Years Old, ‘Ziggy’ Is Still Shining in the Obedience Ring
Ziggy, an 11-year-old Standard Poodle, overcomes cancer and an ear tumor to compete at the AKC Obedience Classic with joyful determination.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/obedience-classic-ziggy-poodle/
| December 11, 2025
Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
A Clean Start for Dogs and the Formerly Incarcerated
Rocco, a Siberian Husky, goes once a month to meet Richard Orea of Homeboy Puppy Fades Pet Grooming Salon for a clean start.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/a-clean-start-siberian-husky/
| December 5, 2025
Expert Advice: AKC Rally
Norwegian Buhund ‘Buddy’ Takes on Second AKC Rally National Championship
Meet the only Norwegian Buhund competing in the 2025 AKC Rally National Championships
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/rally-national-championship-norwegian-buhund-buddy/
| June 30, 2025
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Competition Update Fall 2025
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY Masters Agility Championship (MACH) MACH Racing On Arrows Edge MXB MJB MXF T2B2 owned by Nicole Shaffer of Colorado Springs, CO In 2018, […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners-archive/newsletter/competition-update-fall-2025/
| December 3, 2025