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

Remember that you are not preparing for this test. We are looking for natural ability more than trained response. You need an open area that is unfamiliar to the dog. With the 3 month test you need less space than the other tests at 6, 9, and 12 months. You’ll need at least an acre […]

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

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); […]

Spaniels are flushing breeds. Their purpose is to hunt, find game, flush and retrieve birds in a please and efficient manner. The objective of the hunting test program is to help the hunter develop a useful hunting companion by providing a means to gauge a dog's ability against three standards of accomplishment-Junior Hunter, Senior Hunter […]

LATEST REGULATION CHANGES Monorchid and Cryptorchid Dogs May Participate May 2025 Description of Acceptable Muzzle July 2023 New Point Schedule According to Regions March 2023 BOB Runoffs / NLCC Running Rules July 2022 Veteran Age for Ibizan Hounds August 2021 Measuring of All Whippets February 2020 Scratching At the Line September 2019 New Field Reps Announced/CAT & FCAT […]

Select each link below to view the materials Conformation For Beginners Conformation For Beginners - Part 1 - Welcome to the Show Conformation For Beginners - Part 2 - The Basics Conformation For Beginners - Part 3 - Professional Guidance Conformation For Beginners - Part 4 - The Best Dog in Two Minutes He’s your […]

Forms & Applications Corresponding Date Table Search for Clubs Find Events Learn about your dog's Point Progression Record Searchable Judges Directory Seminar Listings Register your Dog or Litter Online Other Title Recognition Programs Online Event Management System Participants with Disabilities How To Form a Dog Club If you have questions or need help using these online […]

You’ve played ball with your Retriever about a million times in your backyard or at the park, but do his fetching abilities automatically mean he’d make a good hunting companion? Not necessarily. The only way to really know is to participate in a Retriever Hunting Test. Ever since the first AKC retriever hunting tests were […]

OHS and NOHS are synonyms. Both abbreviations refer to the AKC National Owner-Handled Series, which lets owner/handlers compete with each other while showcasing their dogs. Professional handlers and their assistants or household members are not eligible for NOHS competition, which can be part of any conformation event. Although points awarded to dogs in NOHS competition […]