Learning Objectives Students will be able to describe the difference between short and tall.   Grade Levels K-2   Common Core Standard CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.MD.A.2 Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference.   Materials Needed Short and Tall (Cork and […]

Premium List The 2020 AKC Gun Dog Championships are scheduled to be held at the Empire Ranch in Sonoita, AZ starting on January 13 beginning with the Walking Gun Dog Championship followed by the Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship. More details will be listed here and on both facebook pages (see links for each below). […]

Demonstrating the usefulness of a dog as a companion to humankind, AKC Obedience is a sport with rules, regulations, judges, conditioning, training, placements and prizes. Objective: Dog and handler teams are judged on how closely they match the judge's mental picture of a theoretically perfect performance as they execute a series of specified exercises. Accuracy […]

If You Want a Friend in Politics, Get a Dog, an exhibition on loan from the AKC art collection, has been installed at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence, in Harrisburg. “The governor and I are thrilled to partner with the American Kennel Club to offer this rare art exhibition featuring man’s best friend,” says Pennsylvania first […]

You likely know about the dangers of leaving your dog unattended in a hot car. But, what about when it's cold outside? While you might think it's safe to park your pet during the winter months, the potential for harm, while not as high as in the summer, is still substantial. Your dog may enjoy […]

Premium List The 2020 AKC Gun Dog Championships are scheduled to be held at the Empire Ranch in Sonoita, AZ starting on January 13 beginning with the Walking Gun Dog Championship followed by the Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship. More details will be listed here and on both facebook pages (see links for each below). […]

2026 AKC National Obedience Championship Thursday & Friday, July 16-17, 2026       News and Updates: The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that the 2026 AKC National Obedience Championship (NOC) and the AKC Rally®️ National Championship (RNC) will be held at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, Ohio, on July 16–19, 2026. National Obedience Championship (NOC): July 16–17 Rally National […]

The 2025 event will be held Sept. 26-28 at T. Ed Garrison Arena in Pendleton, South Carolina. The Garrison Arena is part of Clemson University and hosts numerous horse and dog events annually, including agility trials and the Clemson Kennel Club dog show. • Two rings on dirt • Arena seating • Numerous RV full […]

Did you know that more than 80% of show dogs are handled by their owners? The AKC National Owner-Handled Series celebrates the dedication and enthusiasm of owner-handler exhibitors and allows them to compete head-to-head against one another in the conformation ring. The AKC National Owner-Handled Series occurs after Best of Breed judging in each breed […]

Pitbull mix, Remington, loves pulling owner Casey Sprogis on his online skates in this warm-weather version of the dog sport of Skijoring. Usually, the sport is practiced on snow in winter and the dog pulls their owners on skis - but this version works great and Remington looks like he is having a great time! […]