Sawyer Johnson, 13, of Texas, shows his Australian Shepherds in Junior Showmanship, conformation, rally, obedience, and agility.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi, "Magill" and her owner Erin Day are ready to show how fleet-footed these little herders can be at the 2025 AKC Fastest Dogs USA event.

If your child is interested in dog shows, they don't need to wait until they're an adult to compete. Get involved with Junior Showmanship and special attractions!

College football season is once again upon us, and that means it's time to get your jerseys out and start planning your tailgate parties. College football is already great, but one thing that makes it even better? Live dog mascots on the sidelines. Even if you're not a football fan, you'll be sure to find […]

In Aesop’s ancient fable about the hare and the tortoise, the flashy, fast, head­ strong rabbit lost the race to the slower but steady turtle. The moral demonstrated the virtues of a methodical, well-thought-out approach to life. In the canine sporting world, flash and speed certainly play an important role, but it can also be […]

We are excited to share that the new AKC.org is here! The website has been completely redesigned based on important feedback from the Fancy, Club members, Delegates, Breeders, dog lovers everywhere and others. Here's a reminder of what's new on the site: New and improved search. Searching for information on our site has never been easier! Not only are results more […]

Moderator Laura Reeves points to an audience member ready to ask a question at a Del Monte Kennel Club Friday Night Forum in Carmel, Calif., last month. Panelists are, from left, Pat Trotter, Dorothy Macdonald, and Kimberly Meredith-Cavanna. Photo by Cook Dog Show Photography.   Bridging the gap is defined as connecting two things — […]

Mother-daughter duo April and Paula Pelletier have developed a close-knit bond together and with their dogs, competing as a family in Fastest Dog USA.

Paid Advertisement Does your dog love to run? Then you may want to consider getting them involved in Fast CAT, which has nothing to do with cats. Using dogs' natural inclination to run and chase, it's a sport that all dogs get a kick out of, from Greyhounds to Pekingese. What is Fast CAT? The […]

  Proposed Amendment to Chapter 7, Section 15 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows To: Board of Directors From: Conflict of Interest Committee Subject: Proposed Amendment to Chapter 7, Section 15 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows Date: September 15, 2004 Background The current Chapter 7, Section 15 of the Rules enables a […]