Since 1884, The AKC has been the nation's leading not-for-profit organization devoted to the study, breeding, exhibiting, welfare, and advancement of purebred dogs. We operate the world's largest purebred-dog registry, affiliated with U.S. dog clubs and serve as the governing body for the dog sport, sanctioning over 22,000 events per year. The American Kennel Club […]

AKC Match Shows are a great opportunity to socialize your dog in an informal and educational dog show environment, all while meeting other dog lovers who are already part of the AKC community. Most of all, it’s pure fun! Get started with your dog now: First-Time Tips Match Rulebook Holding a Match Match Shows provide […]

"After the event, they were having practices, and one of the people running the event suggested I bring out Dino and see if he would chase the lure. I had absolutely no idea what Dino would do so I brought him out and he chased the lure partially around the big field." Phillips began seeking […]

Conformation Resources Weekly Wins - Recent Best in Show and Group winners listed here AKC Gazette Counting Points Disqualification Reinstatements Conformation Executive Field Representatives FAQ Helpful Tips for Attending a Dog Show The Road to Best in Show Judging Information Points Schedule Show Secretaries Superintendents Explanation of All-Breed and Specialty Shows How to Get Started Showing Your […]

Kids & Dogs Playtime – Parental Supervision Required Ajax did not mind riding in the shopping cart of his best buddy, Cassandra Saunders, in this cute photo submitted by mom Noel Saunders of Albrightsville, PA, for a 2012 issue of the AKC Canine Partners News. The two loved to play together. Children and dogs belong together and can […]

A little over one year since we adopted him, our dog Finn earned his AKC Canine Good Citizen title on Sept. 2, 2015. We adopted Finn from a rescue group in Florida called Plenty of Pit Bulls. Finn is one of many dogs rescued during what is now often referred to as the #367 case […]

Pender’s Got A Lotta Moxie CD RAE owned by Tom & Natalie Pender of Milwaukee, WI Tom and Natalie adopted Moxie, an American Pit Bull Terrier, from the Wisconsin Humane Society in 2007 when she was a 12-week-old puppy.  “Right from the start she was a very sweet puppy and to this day she loves […]

MACH Folly Farnsworth MXB MJS OF owned by Trudy & Sean Price of Kingsport, TN Trudy describes 6-year-old Folly, a Shih Tzu/Poodle mix, as “the extreme of high energy/anxiety.” “Folly took obedience classes and was always a disruption in class. He could not focus…We tried everything to calm him but nothing seemed to help.” A […]

In observance of the fifth anniversary (April 1) of AKC Canine Partners dogs in competition, we are honoring some of the first top achievers in the program. OTCH Twister is the record holder of firsts for All-American Dogs in AKC Obedience. He is the first Utility Dog (UD), first Utility Dog Excellent (UDX), first Obedience […]

AGCH MACH12 Moses Raphael York UD BN GN GO RAE4 MXG3 PDS MJS4 PJS MFG TQX T2B8 CGCA CGCU TKA owned by Jordan Patrick York of Evansville, IN Moses is an 8-year-old All-American (Border Collie/Lab mix, Jordan thinks) who started as Jordan’s Novice A dog in 2012. They began with a few puppy classes and […]