First-generation dog show handler Quinn Duncan, a sixteen-year-old from Gulf Shores, Alabama, has already made a name for herself in the dog world.

  December 2022 Welcome to the first in a new series of quarterly bulletins for those who want to learn more about the breeding, development and training of dogs needed for detection work. Our goal with these newsletters is to keep you apprised of advances and opportunities in breeding, development and training of detection dogs […]

I have been a passionate dog sports person for 36 years. I started in Schutzhund and have started a half dozen clubs across the nation as it evolved into its present state. Clubs are a relaxed environment that allow for a lot of observation of the dog/handler team across different disciplines (Tracking, Obedience, and Protection). […]

“If it quacks, moos, or meows, we can't help you. But if it barks, it’s AKC.” The American Kennel Club is excited to launch its first ever nationwide brand marketing campaign “If It Barks, It’s AKC.” Catered to the dog-loving public, the campaign is based around AKC’s 135 years of dog expertise and the desire […]

AKD 1.24 1938-2010; bulk: 1990-2010 4.5 linear ft in 7 boxes (five document boxes, two photograph album boxes) and mixed slide and A/V collection storage. Processed by Katie Bednark, 2016   Click here to the view complete inventory and/or to search all AKC archival collections Click here for a printable PDF of the collection guide […]

Agility Journey Continues with a Friend’s Help When her friend Ron’s last agility dog passed, Heather Eckenrode stepped in and offered her young All American Dog, Franco, as his new partner. Ron was recuperating from losing his leg and learning to handle from a motorized scooter. The two quickly bonded and became an agility team. […]

The AKC works with several non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog titling program and the AKC Search & Rescue title program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); and the North […]

This issue’s training tip addresses foundation training for hind end awareness and is brought to us by Dr. Erin Rakosky DVM, a veterinarian and animal chiropractor who competes in agility and runs on the AKC Agility League team, The Whole Enchilada, in the Extended Ph.D. division. Any dog that is going to have a career […]

Holding a Scent Work Trial Scent Work Event Kit Everything your club needs to host an AKC Scent Work trial. No event kits are mailed for Scent Work. Please download these documents to have on-hand at your trial. Scent Work Forms Other Forms and Publications Event Application AKC Code of Sportsmanship Scent Work Judging Calculator […]

PACH Uggie Bug Jones CDX RAE AX AXJ MXP6 MXPS MJP6 MJPS PAX2 OF MFP T2BP2, aka Uggie, was discovered as a tiny puppy, freezing starving, and hiding in the yard of Shannon Jones of Cary, NC. Shannon had no intentions of keeping the pup – she just wanted to get her healthy and find […]