At AKC shows, dogs are organized into 7 groups: Hound, Working, Sporting, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding. Learn about what makes each group unique.

Choosing the right dog breed for you is an important decision. If you're considering the Vizsla, learn more about the breed.

Aurora, a seven-year-old white, gray, and black mottled Border Collie, kept complete focus, jumping, spinning, and sitting on command in perfect unison with her handler. Aurora was competing in the Rally National Championship in Orlando, Florida, for the fourth time. She's placed in the top 10 of every national event she's competed in. To compete […]

The 202 6Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show takes place at the Jacob K. Javits Center and Madison Square Garden on Jan 31, and Feb 2-3.

Is your dog fascinated by birds and other critters? Their predatory heritage is to blame. Learn how to channel obsessive critter-watching behavior.

Gabriella Casanova from Cicero, New York, is proof that you don't need to come from a dog family to be involved in dog sports.

Can Bulldogs swim? What was their original purpose? How many presidents owned them? Here are some interesting facts you may not know about the Bulldog.

One of two distinct Corgi breeds, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is known for its long tail, herding heritage, large ears, and versatile abilities.

Thomas Stancliff of Manvel, TX, shared this story about his Labrador mix, Doll, and his and his wife Jeanne's adventures with her since she showed up at their house three years ago. Doll’s formal AKC name is La Muneca Del Diablo RAE, and she recently earned the highest honor in AKC Rally. Doll competes in […]

Learning Objectives Students will analyze data from past dog shows to determine the probability of future dog show outcomes.   Grade Levels 6-8   Mathematics Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.SP.C.5 Understand that the probability of a chance event is a number between 0 and 1 that expresses the likelihood of the event occurring. Larger numbers indicate […]