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 […]

ESPN is going straight to the dogs in the best way possible. On August 26, the American Kennel Club is proud to participate in ESPN Dog Day for the second time, with dog sports broadcast live on ESPN2 and the ESPN app. What better way to spend a hot August day than by watching dogs […]

Owning a rare breed of dog can lead to some unique joys, such as a more casual atmosphere at conformation shows, a small social circle of owners, and more.

Best of Breed winners vied for top honors at the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Among the Group First winners, six of seven were dogs fed Purina® Pro Plan® dog food. The success of Purina® Pro Plan®-fed dogs at the Garden reflects the record set in 2016 […]

One of the standout moments of Westminster 2021 was when 16-year-old Lily Bennett won Best Junior Handler and threw her arms around her Wirehaired Pointing Griffon "GCHG Whiskeytown Stonehenge Riding Shotgun" A photo of that hug—as Bennett realized she had won amidst fierce competition—touched viewers around the world. An active competitor, Bennett also has several […]

Though she's 10 years old, "DD" the All American Dog shows no signs of slowing down. She's competing in the 2024 AKC Diving Dogs Challenge in Arizona.

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

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

Senior Rescue Pup Becomes Much Loved Therapy Dog Sparky was 11 years old when his family turned him into rescue. They had to move and could not keep him. Sparky was small and adorable, but he also had health issues that were a deterrent to his adoption. Enter Colleen Colenso who was looking for another […]

The Spotlight shines on one of – if not the – rarest breed competing in League over the Fall Season. Allie is a Stabyhoun – a Dutch breed that is an all-around farm dog, doing any task needed, including hunting birds and small game. They also can run agility – as proven by Allie who […]