Although occasionally somewhat willful by nature, Stabyhouns are obedient, gentle, and patient dogs, who are deeply fond of their family, wanting to please their owners. He is both a soft-mouthed retriever and a pointer that is particularly useful for hunting ducks and upland birds. He is a fine retriever, and water work is one of his […]

If your dog loves the water and loves to retrieve, then the fun sport of dock diving should be a natural. The AKC began recognizing titles of the new North America Diving Dogs (NADD) organization in June 2014 so now you can also add a dock jumping title to your dog’s AKC records. The sport […]

AKC Canine Partners congratulates the All-American Dogs and their owners who competed and won honors at the North America Diving Dogs Championship, Dec. 13 – 15, in Orlando, FL. Photo:  Whitney Rupps/Chop Photography Open: Christopher AD CGC CAA DCAT owned by Georganna Acord of Frazeysburg, OH placed 5th in Open Junior Gryffon CA BCAT owned […]

Breed Rank Retrievers (Labrador) 1 German Shepherd Dogs 2 Retrievers (Golden) 3 Beagles 4 Bulldogs 5 Yorkshire Terriers 6 Boxers 7 Poodles 8 Rottweilers 9 Dachshunds 10 French Bulldogs  11 Doberman Pinschers 12 Pointers (German Shorthaired) 13 Siberian Huskies 14 Shih Tzu 15 Great Danes 16 Miniature Schnauzers 17 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels 18 Pomeranians […]

The following are the group designations that AKC breeds have been assigned. There are currently 205 breeds and 9 breeds with 21 varieties.  The varieties are by size, color or group.   The varieties are marked by **(Revised 3/10/26) [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Sporting Group – 33 breeds"] Sporting Group Naturally active and alert, Sporting dogs make likeable, […]

Learning Objectives Students will understand how women’s rights and interests have evolved over time.   Grade Levels 9-12   Standards 2-Time, Continuity and Change 5- Individuals, Groups and Institutions   Materials Needed Computer with internet access Comparing Women’s Rights Over Time sheet Comprehension Questions sheet   Lesson Introduction Instruct students to think, pair, share about […]

Learning Objectives Students will write an argument using clear reasons and evidence to support their claim.   Grade Levels 6-8   Common Core Standard CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.   Materials Needed Articles from Family Dog Magazine July/August 2017 May/June 2017 January/February 2017 ACE Award Information Here AKC website […]

Humans aren’t the only members of the workforce!  The American Kennel Club (AKC®) celebrates the evolution of our canine coworkers – what jobs they were originally bred to perform and what work you can see them doing now.  Dogs go above and beyond each and every day, not only as beloved family pets, but as […]

January 2, 2024: We are pleased to announce the newest addition to the AKC Family Dog lineup – AKC Fetch. In AKC Fetch, dogs and their handlers have fun, get exercise, and they can earn four levels of AKC titles by demonstrating retrieving skills. AKC Fetch is designed for all breeds. Dogs who are at […]

DQ by Judges (Jan 2026) All Stakes To Use System of Rotation (Jul 2024) No Local Trials During Nationals (Mar 2023) First Dog To Run Cannot Be Selected Twice (Aug 2020) New Requirement When Setting Up Blind Retrieve (Feb 2020) 4 Derby/Qualifying Stakes Per Year (May 2018) Optional Rotation For Derby/Qualifying Stakes (Jul 2017) LATEST RULEBOOK - AMENDED DATE:  […]