A full crowd at Madison Square Garden watched as seven incredible canines stood in front of the 2018 Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show judge, Mrs. Betty-Anne Stenmark, on Feb. 13. As Stenmark pointed at Flynn, the Bichon Frise, his owners went wild in the stands. After competing against 11 other Bichons, Flynn won Best […]

Heading to compete at the AKC RACH Invitational are Deb Neufeld and her 5-year-old Danish-Swedish Farmdog, who have a long list of accomplishments already.

Two‑time UpDog Freestyle Champion Bonnie Scott and her dog Kiddo bring high‑energy teamwork and joy to the AKC UpDog Invitational.

The 2019 Junior Showmanship Finals at the AKC National Championship took place on Dec. 14 in Orlando, Florida. To qualify, juniors had to have at least five first-place wins in Open Class with competition present between Oct. 11, 2018 and Oct. 9, 2019. In addition, juniors must have a grade point average of at least […]

Make the most of your dog's training classes with at-home practice. Learn why consistency matters and how to train effectively, even in small spaces.

"Porsche" the Labrador Retriever has a very serious job as a Search and Rescue Dog. But she doesn't stop at saving lives - she's a talented Disc Dog too.

In Florida’s competitive Junior Showmanship scene, young handlers like Gemma Eldridge must be exceptional to be noticed.

More than 3,000 dogs vied and more than 200 breeds competed for the coveted title of Best in Show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina® Pro Plan®. After three days of breed competition and two days of group competition, seven dogs moved forward to Best in Show competition to be […]

Cocker Spaniels are a good breed for families. Learn more about the breed to see if they're a good fit for you.

Do you enjoy teaching your dog obedience skills? Then, the sport of AKC Rally might be for you! Here's how to train for the sport at home.