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  7/16/26, last updated 7/17/26) [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Platinum"] […]

Canine reindeer are in our midst these days as the holiday season inspires many dog owners to break out canine antlers in many styles. Chewie is proudly sporting his white set supplied by owner Jana Tuchin of Houston, TX. Gabi, modeling a red sequined pair of antlers, has put on her pouty face in protest. Gabi lives […]

All American Dogs turned in some stellar performances at the 2022 AKC National Obedience Championship and the AKC Rally National Championship in Wilmington, Ohio, July 8-10. If you missed seeing these exciting events, you can watch reruns on demand at any time by going to 2022 National Rally Championship  at AKC TV on any device. […]

2023 Photos [caption id="attachment_182231" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] 2023 AKC Fast CAT Invitational Champion Winner -Pure Speed Division (HC 1) – Wildtucks Momentary Lapse of Reason FCAT DE AM TKN, a Whippet known as “Reas,” owned by Lindsay & Matthew Manetti. (AKC)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_182251" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] 2023 AKC Fast CAT Invitatiional – Champion Winner – Pure Speed […]

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The AKC Obedience Classic will consist of three Rounds of competition over two days. In the Novice, Open and Utility Classes the handler/dog team will compete a total of three times, once in each round, over the two-day event. In the Masters Class the handler/dog team will compete a total of six times, three times in […]

AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship Day 1  |  Day 2  |  Day 3  |  Day 4  |  Day 5  |  Day 6  |  Day 7  |  Day 8 Day 9  |  Day 10  |  Day 11  |  Final Day  |  In Conclusion Photo Coverage   Historically the sport of field trialing has its roots in southern quail hunting. The first pointing breed field trials in American were held near Memphis TN in 1874. The area is […]

We want to send a big thank you and congratulations to AKC Agility League Limited class course designer Ronda Bermke of Wisconsin who has been named as an AKC Agility Field Representative. She replaced AKC Agility Field Rep Rhonda Crane of Iowa, who retired on May 31, and we are pleased to announce that Rhonda […]

What should you do if your dog is bitten by a spider? It depends on the type - some spiders that are common throughout the U.S. have very toxic bites.

North Carolina Representative Jimmy Dixon has been honored with the 2015 AKC Legislator of the Year award in recognition of his strong advocacy for responsible dog ownership. Sheila Goffe, AKC Vice President, Government Relations, presented a framed red, white and blue rosette to Rep. Dixon at the annual AKC Canines at the Capitol event held May […]