Carla Campbell competes in a variety of dog sports with her guide dog, a German Shepherd Dog named "Hope," including obedience and dock diving.

Have a puppy at home who you hope will grow up to be a canine athlete? Here's how to safely get them started across different sports.

'Samara' the Pyrenean Mastiff Outshines as a Guardian and Therapy Dog

Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are small, compact dogs, but they come with a big attitude and a passion for a job and a challenge.

At 15 ½ years old, Cocker Spaniel Chelsie is probably the oldest dog competing in the AKC Rally Championship (RACH) Invitational.

Heading to compete at the AKC RACH Invitational are Deb Neufeld and her 5-year-old Danish-Swedish Farmdog, who have a long list of accomplishments already.

A memorable trip to Germany gave Cynthia Heyman an opportunity to visit family, tour the Rhine River, and meet her dream dog, aptly named "Dreamer."

Sophia Feid Junior Handler Feature Sassafras Patterdale Thirteen-year-old Sophia Feid of Apex, NC, is proof that you don't have to have a show dog of...

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

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