You already know that your puppy is the absolute cutest. So why not share his adorableness with the rest of the world? Enter him in an AKC 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition. It’s a relaxed, stress-free way to make your debut in the dog show world. Plus, it gives both of you a fun way […]

Karen Powell of Frankfort, KY, fostered two littermates eight years ago and never dreamed that both of them would end up living with her permanently and having successful careers in AKC dog sports. Cody recently earned his AKC Preferred Agility Championship (PACH) through the AKC Canine Partners program for all dogs, including mixed-breeds and rescues. […]

Foster Puppy Returns & Jumps into Agility Ring Karen Powell of Frankfort, KY, fostered two littermates eight years ago and never dreamed that both of them would end up living with her permanently and having successful careers in AKC dog sports. Cody recently earned his AKC Preferred Agility Championship (PACH) through the AKC Canine Partners […]

Rémi (light puppy) and his brother Wongwong (dark puppy) reunited for the second time after leaving their litter. The Labrador-Husky mix puppies are having fun with typical puppy play fighting! The puppies were 4 months old when this video was taken. Mixed-breed dogs are eligible for AKC events and programs through the AKC Canine Partners program.

PACH Beagle’s Josie MXP3 MXPB MJP3 MJPB PAX owned by Nancy Beagle of Midland, MI Josie is a 7 ½ year old “true All-American,” Nancy says.  “Her DNA results could only account for about 50% of her genetic makeup, but there is certainly a herding breed in there somewhere as demonstrated by her herding me […]

 Jax Majerle AD CGC RN TKA owned by Brandi and Pete Majerle of Peoria, AZ Last fall, we wrote about Jax when he earned a Trick Dog Novice title at 12 weeks of age. It was just the beginning for this precocious pup who will be one year old on June 6. After earning the […]

As 2024 moves quickly through the first quarter of the year, it’s easy to get focused on the next big thing.  Afterall, AKC is hosting the Detection Dog Conference again in July, which requires significant effort and focus to ensure a quality event.  However, 2023 was a banner year for the AKC Detection Dog Task […]

AKC PAPERS AND IDENTIFICATION: WHAT PUPPY BUYERS NEED TO KNOW WHAT REGISTRATION MEANS The American Kennel Club is a registry body, responsible for tracking the lineage of dogs of a variety of breeds. WHAT TO EXPECT When you buy a dog represented as "AKC-registrable," you will receive an AKC Dog Registration Application, properly filled out […]

Like many serious dog fanciers of today, most of us were introduced to dogs by someone else.  Someone with some knowledge of different breeds, or training, or care.  Through the years an interest in dogs often turns into a passion that consumes our thoughts and our dreams.  We may become breeders, amateur or professional trainers, […]

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy: 20 Steps for Success The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program focuses on all the things every puppy and owner need to have a great start together. STAR stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner and in six weeks of STAR puppy classes, puppies and dogs learn the following behaviors and skills: […]