AKC FIT DOG is the perfect first title to earn with your dog! Fun activities such as hiking, walking, and swimming are all great ways to collect points while having fun with your dog. Begin working towards your fitness goals and building healthy habits today! Get Started

Learning Objectives With support from the teacher, students will organize, represent, and interpret data. Students will ask and answer questions about the total number of data points and how many are in each category.   Grade Levels K-2   Common Core Standard CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.MD.C.4 Organize, represent, and interpret data with up to three categories; ask and […]

Police Officer Manuel Orellana and his K-9 Angel were recognized for their work on May 26, 2017 at the Staten Island Kennel Club Show as part of the American Kennel Club’s Canine Officers Program, which honors dogs who work in a public service role.  The Staten Island Kennel Club had the privilege to present the […]

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); […]

Have AKC Agility League Questions? Well we have the answers! BASIC FAQ [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Does my dog have to be registered with AKC to compete in League? "] Yes, your dog must be AKC registered, FSS recorded, or listed with the AKC Canine Partners or AKC PAL program prior to competing. [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] [accordion] [accordion_panel […]

    Bossman Sweetater Freighter RAE8 earned his eighth Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE) title on Feb. 14, 2015, at the Lakeland-Winter Haven Kennel Club dog show in Lakeland, FL. Eight-year-old Tater is owned by James & Barbara Roberts of Lakeland, FL, and is handled by James. The couple saved Tater a few years ago when […]

There are nearly 4,000 miles between Maija Doggett's home in Anchorage, Alaska, and the world's biggest Flyball tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana. The CanAm Flyball Classic, run by the North American Flyball Association, is the largest gathering for Flyball — a relay race for dogs. More than 100 teams of four dogs each come to compete […]

Strategies for Recovering Your Lost DogLosing a pet is scary and upsetting. Being calm and logical will help you make the best decisions to help you get your beloved pet back home safely. Recovering a lost dog isn’t impossible. Here are a few actions a dog owner should take: Before your pet has time to […]

The Croatian Sheepdog is an agile, helpful and humble shepherd dog, self-reliant to his owner, brave and trustworthy. He is the true master of his flock, often running through the back of the herd to get to the point of intervention as soon as possible.

You've decided you'd like to show your dog -- where do you start? While there are different ways to proceed, some basic steps are important to your dog's future success and your enjoyment of the sport. First talk with the breeder of your dog. Is your dog show quality? Does the dog conform closely enough […]