Hadley George of Utica, Ohio took third place junior handler at last year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. As a third-generation dog person Hadley...

Paid Advertisement It’s important that your puppy owners move their puppy to an adult formula at the right time to meet nutritional needs and maintain a healthy weight. Timing the transition from a puppy formula to adult formula can vary greatly when considering both the breed and the activity level. Large and giant dogs, for […]

ASK AKC  Dear AKC: I will be adopting a Rough Collie and planned on neutering him. I am now debating it and wanted to know what AKC events we can do with a neutered dog. Conformation? Obedience? AKC Rally? Junior Handling? Herding? Thanks for your help. -- Enhancing Exhibitor Experiences Dear Enhancing: Congratulations on getting your […]

Despite the word "terrier" in their name, the Boston Terrier is actually in the Non-Sporting Group and is known for being a world-class companion breed. With their large, round eyes, intelligent expression, and unique "tuxedo" coat, the Boston Terrier makes people fall in love with them at first sight. Here's what to know about this […]

Penny Kelley of Sandusky, Ohio, has had Icelandic Sheepdogs for 11 years. The dam of her first litter, Ch. Valhalla’s Heart O’ Gold, is the first Icelandic Sheepdog to earn an AKC championship (shown by Kelley) and is the mother of nine AKC champions, and six of those are Grand Champions AKC: How did you get started in breeding dogs? Kelley: I got started in breeding Icelandic Sheepdogs nine years ago after my first girl, Ch. Valhalla’s Heart O’ Gold (Stella), became […]

With names like Spin and Tumble you know there is going to be plenty of action. And in the case of this pair of Australian Shepherds you wouldn’t be wrong. You might want to add versatility to the mix, too, since they are working and service dogs, as well as agility partners for their owner, […]

Danish-Swedish Farmdog 'Atreyu' and owner Dae Grodin are flying to the 2026 Diving Dogs Challenge. Learn more about this team!

The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the establishment of the President’s Sportsman Award. Conceived by AKC President and CEO, Gina M. DiNardo, the award honors an individual who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the principles outlined in the AKC Code of Sportsmanship and Civility. It seeks to recognize those whose conduct consistently reflects […]

The 2022 Flyball Classic CanAm took place from October 7 to October 9 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana. Consisting of three one-day tournaments in the Premier and Multibreed and two championship tournaments featuring the eight fastest Regular teams and four fastest Multibreed teems, hundreds of dogs raced in the relay-style competition. Each […]

The Best Junior Handler in Junior Showmanship for 2021 was 17-year-old Emma Rogers. Here's why she says her win is especially meaningful.