Sunquest Hidden Treasure, a Pekingese known as "Digger" triumphed over 1,756 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC® Royal Canin National...

When Leah Graham, 9 years old, commented on the AKC's TikTok asking them to find her showing her Chihuahua in a bright lime green outfit during the 2021 AKC National Championship, she never imagined it would actually happen. Or that the video of her showing would be seen by more than 250,000 people on the […]

Terriers are feisty and spirited. Sporting dogs are active and happy-go-lucky. Hound dogs have great instincts and their noses won't lead them wrong. Non-Sporting dogs are a unique bunch with a wide range of personalities. Working dogs are hardworking and reliable. Herding dogs love to please. And Toy dogs have famously big personalities in small packages. Find out which pack you run with.  

After taking part in the fast-growing, fun, and accessible sport of dog parkour, you're not likely to look at park benches, tree stumps, or playground equipment the same way again. It's an ideal activity if attending Agility or Obedience classes isn't possible or practical. And, with a bit of imagination, any neighborhood offers boundless opportunities […]

The annual AKC Breeder of the Year award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. This year, Helyne E. Medeiros was presented with the 2017 AKC Breeder of the Year award for her Seasyde Pointers at the […]

Competing internationally and winning at a national breed specialty are big goals for most dog sports competitors. Junior Emma Bayonet is already there.

AKC Earthdog is a dog sport involving a simulated underground hunting scenario. Many Earthdog breeds were bred to hunt subterranean quarry and still possess those instincts. Providing natural opportunities for your dog to dig and explore can help them excel at Earthdog. Do you own a terrier or Dachshund? Have you noticed your dog's love […]

Here are the winners of the 2023 AKC Flyball Dog Challenge, presented by Tractor Supply Company. The event broadcasted on March 25 on ESPN2.

Tricks are a great way to keep your dog's mind and body conditioned. Here's how to prepare and train for an AKC Trick Dog Competition.

We break down the basics of AKC Rally, a sport centered around teamwork that requires a handler and their dog to complete a series of specific skills.