There’s probably only one time in his life when Reas finished last. That’s when he was the final puppy in a litter of five to go to his new home three years ago. That was obviously not his doing. Four other owners passed over him for various reasons. And now the muscular, 51-pound Whippet, owned […]

After nearly 10 hours of competition between 500 dogs, one Border Collie was declared the 2022 AKC Rally National Champion: Zayne. Registered name OTCH9 HC AGCH MACH5 RACH Norwood Color Me Zayne UDX9 OGM RM3 RAE3 HSAd HSBd HXAd HXBd MXC PDS MJC PJS MFG TQX T2B5 is handled by Kim Berkley of Caseyville, Illinois. […]

Swimmer puppy syndrome is a rare developmental deformity seen in very young puppies. It is called “swimmers” because affected puppies look as though they are swimming when they try to move around the whelping box. Healthy puppies should be able to walk by three weeks, but swimmer puppies are unable to walk or stand due […]

Interested in Cavalier King Charles Spaniel history? Here's how the breed began, how it's related to the King Charles Spaniel, and more.

Is it healthy to let a dog sleep late every day? How long should dogs sleep? Here's everything you need to know about your dog's sleep schedule.

Weimaraner 'Monet' isn't just a skilled Conformation dog with a Grand Champion title, among others. She's also a medical alert service dog for her owner.

Why Does My Dog Do That? or Why Does My Handler Do That?  First AKC Spanish Water Dog Herding Titles Awarded   (2008) Vanished Trials and Faded Memories of Australian Shepherd History (2007) Raising Ducks for Herding Trials "Rocky" Earns First Master Herding Title How to Get the Most out of a Herding Clinic Attitude Scribing […]

The AKC Rally National Championship will be held at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, OH on July 9, 2021. The event will be livestreamed on AKC TV. AKC Canine Partners wishes the best of luck to the All American Dogs and their handlers who qualified and will compete there: Rally Novice Wise's Coco Chanel RN owned by Heidi […]

AKC Canine Partners member Faust holds the title of Intermediate Trick Dog (ITD) through the Do More With Your Dog! program. Faust’s owner Jennifer McLean, a Louisiana resident, has taught Faust dozens of tricks and does not plan to stop adding on skills until he achieves the most advanced title of Expert Trick Dog and […]

The Road to Orlando: All-American Dogs at AKC Junior Agility Competition The AKC Junior Agility Competition will be held Dec. 15 as part of the AKC Agility Invitational in Orlando, FL. Young people get the opportunity to compete with their dogs in a national setting. We will be spotlighting youth who are competing with All-American […]