With a true terrier temperament, Welsh Terriers are friendly and feisty, and can have a knack for trouble. Learn more about this black and tan breed.

The short-legged but muscular Cesky Terrier is relatively rare in the United States, with less than 600 dogs to be found in the country. These fairly small terriers are sensitive and full of energy, but are not quite as excitable as some other terrier breeds. Cesky is pronounced "chess-key" after the breed’s country of origin, […]

Horton RAE ONYX CGC owned by Barbara Wojciak of Harpersville, AL Photo by Irene Cotter, Fur-Fetched Photography Horton has had a very exciting year of accomplishments. The formerly homeless dog earned his 20,000-point ONYX title in flyball in July 2014 from the North American Flyball Association (NAFA). Horton has been a member of the Dixie […]

Congratulations to the Canine Partners who will compete in the 24th AKC National Obedience Championship and the 5th AKC Rally® National Championship! These events will take place in combination at the Roberts Centre Eukanuba Hall in Wilmington, Ohio June 29 – July 1. For details about the Obedience Championship, visit https://www.akc.org/sports/obedience/events/national-championship/ For details about the […]

If your dog is constantly on the prowl for squirrels, moles and any other critters that appear in your backyard, then they should be a natural for the fun sport of Barn Hunt.   As of April 1, 2013, the American Kennel Club recognizes titles earned at events sanctioned by the Barn Hunt Association (BHA). […]

Our Sweet Waally Waally Wabbitt CD BN PCD RAE owned by James & Barbara Roberts of Lakeland, FL Wabbitt wondered up to Jim and Bobbi while they were working out in their yard. His eyes were so infected that he could not see, and he was running into bushes and trees. “He was so very […]

Four dogs in the AKC Canine Partners program are entered in the 2018 AKC Obedience Classic that takes place Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 15-16, in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC/Royal Canin National Championship and AKC Agility Invitational. There will be competition at every level of obedience: Novice, Open, Utility and Masters for dogs that qualified […]

One of my biggest challenges is transferring my experience to those who would like to benefit from it. Having spent a number of years training animals in zoological, aviary, and aquarium settings, I have a lot of experience in working with animals that are not leashed. This requires a lot of observation and really good […]

Learning Objectives Students will be able to use their senses to observe various objects. Students will be able to sort and classify objects based on their attributes.   Grade Levels K-1   Next Generation Science Standard Grades K-1: Foundational Science Skills   Materials Needed Model pictures Sets of dog pictures (one set for each group) […]

4-H Club Encourage Dog Sport Participation By Jane Myers, Executive Field Rep Recently I was invited to attend the Sierra 4H Junior event for Project Dog, a program to encourage dog sports within the 4H community. This event was coordinated by 4H leader Melanie Koons. Melanie's vision was to unite 4H kids with AKC Dog […]