The following breeders have met the requirements for the Breed and Levels recorded at the time of the application. The American Kennel Club is pleased to recognize these breeders for their contribution to the sport and maintaining the tenets of the Breeder of Merit program. (current as of  9/18/26, last updated 9/18/26) [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Platinum"] […]

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); […]

Ibizan Hound Learn about Ibizan Hounds [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Ibizan Hound Club of the United States [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Icelandic Sheepdog Learn about Icelandic Sheepdogs [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] National Icelandic Sheepdog Rescue Alliance Email: nisrabod@gmail.com Email: isaabod@gmail.com [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Irish Red and White Setter Learn about Irish Red and White Setters [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Irish […]

Tyson was approximately 12 weeks old when he joined Cindy’s family in July 2010. He was rescued off the streets of Detroit, found by a local rescue group, in a box labeled “Free Puppies” along with three others.  Cindy took Tyson to puppy class and progressed to basic obedience and early agility training. “At 18 […]

1st AKC Masters Scent Work Dog: Reba’s Fancy Red Heart BN RI FDC CA FCAT ACT2 SWAE SWM SCME SIME SEME SHDE THDN CGCA CGCU TKI & Barbara Bumcrots of Maumee, OH When Barbara adopted Reba, she was 8 months old and already had two homes. They began working together right away in agility. “Reba […]

  This story is brought to us by  Judy Davis. Judy and her husband, Scott, of Deming, WA, are the rescuers – and adopters – of Scott’s Sir Charlie RE. Charlie has a very special story that Judy has graciously shared with us, and we know that you will enjoy this true success tale. My […]

Hoping to meet a specific dog breed when you visit AKC Meet the Breeds during AKC National Championship in Orlando? Or maybe you just want to meet them all! Don't miss a single wag or woof with this list of breeds that will be in attendance at the 2019 show. Get your tickets now. Dog Breeds […]

Kominek Farm - Limestone, TN Best in Field Winner: NFC FC Cali’s Red Clay Halo MC LCX2 Best of Breed Winners: Afghan Hound - DC Kominek’s Celaeno SC LCX Basenji - Makindu’s Next Man Up SC CA Borzoi - FC Kirov Wind Glider at Highpoint RN SC CGC TKI Cirneco dell’Etna - DC Fly by […]

The fourth annual AKC Agility League Championship will be held Nov. 6-8 at the James Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, NC. There will be two to three rings on a dirt surface. There are ample RV sites with full hook-ups, and the site is near numerous hotels, restaurants and more. The location hosts numerous local […]

The spotlight shines on a mother and son of a Working breed not seen often in agility – the Alaskan Malamute. Zenny and her son, Pickle, run with the Dream Acres teams in Wisconsin and excel at a number of other endeavors, including sledding and carting. Their breeder and trainer, Jen Effler, has had a […]