Valerie Aaron of Yulee, FL, was just running in the store to pick up some dog food shortly before the store closed. But a little puppy with sad eyes resulted in Valerie coming home with more than kibble. Norman won her heart and a place in dog competitions through the AKC Canine Partners program. Now […]

If your dog loves to chase squirrels and dig for moles, then they would love the sport of Barn Hunt. Dogs get to hunt for rats, which are safely enclosed in heavy PVC tubes that are hidden in hay bales. The sport is for all dogs of all breeds, including mixed-breeds, like Hexie, who is […]

Whirley Whirlwind Wind Of Dorian UD BN GO RE AX AXJ XF RATS TKI owned by Sue Kotlarek of Romulus, MI One year ago, Whirley earned a High in Trial from the Novice B class, and on February 11, 2022 this high achieving All American Dog continued her winning ways by finishing her Utility title. […]

The 2021 AKC National Obedience Championship will be held at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, OH on July 10 - 11, 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: Psp's Phantom Gabi Daydream Believer UD PCD […]

One of two distinct Corgi breeds, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is known for its long tail, herding heritage, large ears, and versatile abilities.

The sleek and graceful Saluki has hunted with mankind for thousands of years. Here are 10 interesting facts about the exotic Saluki.

Sometimes after a marathon house cleaning, I flop down on the couch and holler, “Nobody move.” Try as I might, the floors and furniture only stay clean-clean for about five minutes. That’s life with dogs—especially rough-and-tumble mountain dogs who track all manner of gunk into the house. I may never completely achieve long lasting clean, […]

The regal Chow Chow has a fascinating history and many unique features. But did you know that they have blue-black tongues? Read on to learn more about this breed.

The AKC Government Relations team continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2017 Legislation Tracking page and click on “US Fed” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the federal level include: House […]

  December 2022 Welcome to the first in a new series of quarterly bulletins for those who want to learn more about the breeding, development and training of dogs needed for detection work. Our goal with these newsletters is to keep you apprised of advances and opportunities in breeding, development and training of detection dogs […]