For the complete requirements for eligibility, download the Special Registry Services booklet on the Rules and Regulations page. You may also find helpful information by visiting our Frequently Asked Questions. Foreign Dogs may be eligible for registration in the AKC Stud Book, provided: The dog is of a breed eligible for individual registration in the […]

  July/August 2018 AKC Family Dog Magazine, Heroes and Helpers, Queen of the Hill by Elain Waldorf Gewirtz Queen of the Hill online version Queen-of-the-Hill-from-AKC-Family-Dog-July-August-2018 Printable Version Directions:  Read and Annotate. Then answer the questions below.  Next to your answer, provide the paragraph number that supports each answer. 1. How does Gracie help the Glacier National […]

Does your child love dogs and reading? Spend some time reading these awesome dog-themed books! Max Goes to the Moon by Jeffrey Bennett You can listen to astronaut Mike Hopkins read Max Goes to the Moon from the International Space Station! View here. Dex: The Heart of a Hero by Caralyn Buehner A scrappy Dachshund learns […]

I have been a passionate dog sports person for 36 years. I started in Schutzhund and have started a half dozen clubs across the nation as it evolved into its present state. Clubs are a relaxed environment that allow for a lot of observation of the dog/handler team across different disciplines (Tracking, Obedience, and Protection). […]

I have been a passionate dog sports person for 36 years. I started in Schutzhund and have started a half dozen clubs across the nation as it evolved into its present state. Clubs are a relaxed environment that allow for a lot of observation of the dog/handler team across different disciplines (Tracking, Obedience, and Protection). […]

I have been a passionate dog sports person for 36 years. I started in Schutzhund and have started a half dozen clubs across the nation as it evolved into its present state. Clubs are a relaxed environment that allow for a lot of observation of the dog/handler team across different disciplines (Tracking, Obedience, and Protection). […]

Loyalty, affection, intelligence, work ethic, and good looks: Boxers are the whole doggy package. Bright and alert, sometimes silly, but always courageous, the Boxer has been among America’s most popular dog breeds for a very long time.

  There are 31 Canine Partners-enrolled dogs entered in this year’s RNC that takes place March 13 at Purina Farms in St. Louis, MO.   Here are the contenders:   Stella CD RAE7 AXP AJP NFP – Karen Powell – KY Biggie RAE2 MXP MJP XFP RATN – Karen Powell – KY Medendorps Hoodoo By […]

By Dr. Lyndsay Klemens DVM Training during the dark winter months can be challenging because of low temperatures and drier environments. Turf and carpet conditions can add an extra layer of difficulty due to static electricity that can build up in both the canine athlete and handler. As we run along the surface, we pick […]

Big dogs equal big love and loyalty. Here are the large dog breeds that earn their place at the top of the size chart. Most people will know the Great Dane but what about the lovely Leonberger? When considering getting a dog, size is a factor, but only one of them. The dog’s personality, activity […]