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Tracking Devices
*Please note the latest changes to the Regulations Governing Tracking Devices for both field trials and hunt tests effective August 1, 2023 shown in red below. Pointing Breed Field Trials and Hunting Tests --- Tracking devices are allowed unless the host club specifies on the premium list they are not allowed. AKC Approved […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/tracking-collars/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Who Can Participate in FSS Open Shows?
FSS and Miscellaneous breeds, ages 4 months and older on the day of the event, are eligible to compete and earn points towards the Certificate of Merit. Approved parent clubs for Miscellaneous Class and FSS breeds may offer classes for all Miscellaneous & FSS breeds or for their breed only!
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/fss-open-show/who-can-participate/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Regional Championships
New! Beginning after July 4, 2022 New Regional Championships Explained Event Application for a Regional Championship Latest Changes to Pointing Breed Field Trials
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/field-trials/regional-championships/
| May 11, 2022
Sports & Events
2026 AKC Agility League Championship Set for November
The fourth annual AKC Agility League Championship will be held Nov. 6-8 at the James Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, North Carolina. All League competitors who completed a season during the qualifying periods are eligible to enter: Fall 2025; Winter 2026; and Spring/Summer 2026. The dirt-surface Hunt arena hosts numerous dog agility events, including the […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/in-the-zone/2026-akc-agility-league-championship-set-november/
| May 24, 2026
Dog Breeds
Braque Francais Pyrenean
The Braque Francais Pyrenean is a rustic breed and hails from France. In English, he is the French Pointing Dog Pyrenean Type.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/braque-francais-pyrenean/
| November 6, 2017
Dog Breeds
Bracco Italiano
The Bracco Italiano is one of the oldest of the pointing breeds. It was introduced into the United States in the 1990s and has remained true to its heritage as a versatile gun dog. It is gentle in the home and tireless in the field.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bracco-italiano/
| November 6, 2017
Expert Advice: Training
Why Does My Dog Jump on Furniture?
Wondering why your dog jumps on furniture? Learn the common reasons behind this behavior and training tips to curb couch and counter surfing.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-does-my-dog-jump-on-furniture/
| November 12, 2019
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Act Now to Make Winter Easier & Spring More Beautiful
Harvest season is upon us and that means we are well into autumn. “Old Man Winter” is just around the corner. I am not a cold weather kind of a person, so I am already wishing for spring. With spring in mind, let’s look at a couple of fall tasks that will make a difference […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/act-now-make-winter-easier-spring-beautiful/
| October 18, 2021
Pages
Research Writing Project: Canine Exercise
Learning Objectives Students will devise, write, edit and present research on a topic relating to canine exercise. *Note: This is a multi-day lesson. Grade Levels 9-12 Common Core English Language Arts Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.5 […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/grades-9-12-lesson-plans/9-12-language-arts/research-writing-project-canine-exercise/
| April 29, 2019
Canine Partners
Pogo Discovers Rally is Fun!
Pogo was adopted by Wendy from an animal shelter on April 2, 2010, when he was 4 months of age, and they started agility training three months later. Wendy said she resisted any formal obedience training, thinking it was too strict and tedious, but after much encouragement from her trainer, she finally decided to try […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/pogo-discovers-rally-is-fun/
| June 8, 2016