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Expert Advice: News
AKC-Sanctioned FCM Universal Dog Show Announced in Mexico for 2026
The American Kennel Club and the Federacion Canofila Mexicana unite in 2026 in Mexico City for landmark AKC-sanctioned dog show events.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/first-ever-federacion-canofila-mexicana/
| November 3, 2025
Expert Advice: Health
How to Fit Probiotics into Your Dog’s Daily Routine
How to Fit Probiotics into Your Dog's Daily Routine Dogs experience digestive ups and downs just like we do. Whether it's potty struggles or a rumbly...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/probiotics-dog-daily-routine/
| October 29, 2025
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Meet Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breeder Betty-Anne Stenmark of King’s Mtn. Dandies
Sometimes the first breed that you get doesn't end up being "your breed." With an open mind, research, and often, some fate intervening, you can end up...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-betty-anne-stenmark/
| October 23, 2025
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AND FEDERACIÓN CANÓFILA MEXICANA UNITE FOR LANDMARK 2026 AKC-SANCTIONED SHOWS IN MEXICO CITY
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs - and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is pleased to announce the FCM Universal Dog Show licensed by AKC with Federación Canófila Mexicana (FCM), the official Kennel Club of Mexico, to be […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-federacion-canofila-mexicana-unite-landmark-2026-akc-sanctioned-shows-mexico-city/
| November 3, 2025
Press Releases
BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS THEM! THE NATION’S SPEEDIEST DOGS CROWNED AT AKC FAST CAT INVITATIONAL
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 AKC® Fast CAT® Invitational. The event took place October 15-18, 2025 at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/blink-youll-miss-nations-speediest-dogs-crowned-akc-fast-cat-invitational/
| October 24, 2025
Press Releases
AKC AGILITY LEAGUE NAMES TOP TEAMS & DOGS IN THIRD CHAMPIONSHIP
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs - and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is thrilled to announce the winners of the third annual AKC Agility League Championship. The championship took place September 26th through September 28th at T. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-agility-league-names-top-teams-dogs-third-championship/
| October 22, 2025
Press Releases
THE NOSE KNOWS: WINNERS OF THE INAUGURAL AKC SCENT WORK MASTER NATIONAL ANNOUNCED
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is excited to announce the winners of the inaugural AKC Scent Work Master National. The event is the first of its kind for the American Kennel […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/nose-knows-winners-inaugural-akc-scent-work-master-national-announced/
| October 21, 2025
Sports & Events
AKC Agility League Spotlight: Meet the Recipient of the Leagues 1st Most Improved Award
The Spotlight shines on a new agility handler and dog team that are learning the ropes together. Amos Gingrich and his Border Collie, Piper, are the recipients of the AKC Agility League’s first Most Improved handler/dog team, which they won for their Summer Season performance. They live in Alaska and ran on the Limited Freshman […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/in-the-zone/akc-agility-league-spotlight-recipient-leagues-most-improved-award/
| October 29, 2025
Sports & Events
AKC Agility League Winter 2026 Enrollment Date Announced
Don’t miss out on the fun and great training! The Agility League will open enrollments for the Winter 2026 season on Dec. 15! The Fall Season kicked off on Sept. 17 with a record number of competitors: more than 350 teams and nearly 2,000 dogs. Fall Season winners will be announced soon after the season […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/in-the-zone/akc-agility-league-winter-2026-enrollment/
| October 29, 2025
Canine Partners
Therapy Dog Work Keeps This Team Busy
Sharon’s Adam CGC owned by Sharon Cramer of Rock Island, IL Adam, a 22-months-old rescue, was certified with Alliance of Therapy Dogs when he was about 13 months old. Having trained and shown dogs in Obedience trials for about 20 years, Sharon knew her work was cut out for her with Adam when she adopted […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/therapy-dog-work-keeps-team-busy/
| October 24, 2025