AKC Public Education offers brochures and other resources that contain a wealth of information for current and prospective dog owners. Volunteer Insurance for your club Equisure [accordion] [accordion_panel title="PEC Kits"] AKC Public Education provides the following resources in a kit that can be ordered for your next event. The following resources are included: Welcome to […]

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. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! AGILITY Master Agility Championships (MACH)  Congratulations to these dogs who have earned more […]

Teaching your dog tricks is a great way to build upon and reinforce his skills. Learn more from AKC's dog training experts.

Judges Using ATVs/UTVS in Walking Stakes (July 2025) Meet the Breeds In the Field Video (Apr 2023) Results of Pointing Breed Field Trial Survey (July 2018) Flea & Tick Collar Clarification (June 2018) Youth Spotlight: Alana Day of Maine Westminster Dedicates Perpetual Trophy to AKC Pointing Breed GD Championship

Master Hunter Excellent Test Launched (Feb 2024) Tracking Device Changes (Jul 2023) Buddy Hunts / Flexible Judging Schedule  (May 2023) Amateur Walking Puppy Stakes at Hunt Tests (Feb 2023) Clubs Allowed to Use Waiting Lists (Jul 2021) Special Event Hunting Tests (Jul 2020) Grounds Defined/Bracemate Courtesy/JH Trainability- Condition of Bird (Apr 2020) Max 8 Hunts/Lifetime Achievement Title […]

Note: AKC National Owner-Handled Series points do not contribute to championship points. At an individual show a dog earns the cumulative number of AKC National Owner-Handled Series points associated with each placement.   Placement Points Ribbon Color* Owner-Handled Best in Show 100 Turquoise Owner-Handled Reserve Best in Show 75 Light Green Owner-Handled Group 1 30 […]

  LATEST RULE CHANGES   Optional Stand Alone Retrieving Test (Jul 2026) Judges Can Use ATVs/UTVs in Walking Stakes (Jul 2025) Tracking Device Changes (Jul 2023) 7 Changes including new Regional Championships (May 2022) 45 Min Derby/Walking Dog to Line/3pt Major for Brittanys (Aug 2020) Determining a Dog's Ability to Retrieve (Dec 2019) Flea & Tick Collar Clarification (June […]

Pointing Breed Hunt Tests - Judges’ Eligibility Current Requirements For all Judges Information please review Chapter 1 of the Regulations for AKC Hunting Tests for Pointing Breeds Prior to Apprenticeship Minimum Age: 18 yrs. Handling Experience: 1 qualifying leg at level to be judged or higher (club’s responsibility to monitor) Prior to Judging Apprenticeship: Twice […]

Team and handler/dog enrollment is now open for the Winter 2024 Season of the AKC Agility League, sponsored by Purina Pro Plan, YuMove and AKC Pet Insurance. Winter enrollment remains open through Jan. 7. Competition starts on Jan. 15, and the season concludes on April 7. Teams run six courses over the 12- week season, […]

March 21 2018: Raleigh, North Carolina Title: 5 Days - Toy Breeds - Seminars & Hands-on Workshops Breed: Toy Breeds Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: NC Triangle Area Judges Education Group, Co-sponsored by the participating Tarheel Cluster dog clubs Contact Name: Celeste M. Gonzalez - Email: nctriangleareajudgesedgroup@yahoo.com Phone: (336) 259-0061 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the […]