Hundreds of dogs from all over the United States and beyond met in Florida to weave between poles, sit on demand, and jump through obstacles. Only a few of these dogs came out on top as winners of the AKC Obedience Classic and AKC Agility Invitational at the 2018 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin. […]

The 2018 AKC Obedience Classic and the AKC Agility Invitational took place December 15-16, 2018 in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. Obedience and agility competitions for junior handlers were held for the eighth year, and an AKC Rally® […]

Summary: The U.S. imports 80-90% of its bomb- sniffing dogs from overseas breeders. Increasing demand and a shortage of dogs places U.S. national security in unnecessary jeopardy. HR 4577 creates a path forward to improve standards and capacity for explosives detection dogs and encourages domestic breeding programs.  Please contact your Senators now and ask them […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="Identifying Traits of a Good Citizen Lesson Plan for Grades 1-2"] Identifying Traits of a Good Citizen in Trevor Becomes a Good Citizen Learning Objectives Students will identify the traits of a good citizen and consider the ways that Trevor is a good citizen. Grade Levels 1-2 Standards Common Core Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3 Describe […]

It’s the time of year when family and friends gather to celebrate Independence Day. Whether you're going to a small, intimate gathering, or a larger party, there is bound to be a variety of foods, drinks, and, of course, fireworks throughout the day. While this sounds like fun to most people, your dog may have […]

Glenn Lycan (919) 816-3560 Guy Fisher (919) 816-3705 Email: clubdevelopment@akc.org   Club Development Webpage Adding Additional Attractions Building a judging panel and scheduling a conformation event Checklist leading up to a conformation event Promoting your club: Media Resources Club Media Templates and Ideas for Publicity AKC-MarketingClubsBook.pdf

Education is paramount to the AKC’s mission. Through education, we preserve history, stay relevant to the needs of today’s dog owners and fanciers, and invest in the future health and well-being of dogs, dog sports, and the human-canine relationship. The AKC recognizes and appreciates the enormous contributions that Parent and All-Breed Clubs give to the […]

Competition/Titles Update We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience and Tracking. This past quarter delivered the first Agility Grand Champion and the first Rally Master title holders! There is also a new Champion Tracker and lots of exciting news about All […]

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so for a dog lover, an event like Westminster means cuteness overload! From silky Irish Setters receiving the glam treatment ahead of their big moment in the spotlight to wonderfully charismatic Keeshonden getting their heads (and fur) in the game, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the 2018 show (which was held […]

This past weekend, thousands of dogs and dog lovers descended on Orlando, Florida for the 2015 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship at the Orange County Convention Center. Here are a few highlights: New world records were set during the Elite Finals of Dock Diving. The winning jump was 30 feet 7 inches by a Labrador Retriever named […]