In observance of the fifth year anniversary on April 1, 2015, of AKC Canine Partners dogs in competition, we are looking back at some of the first major achievements in the program. The first mixed-breed dog to win at an AKC national competition was the tiny, adorable Tangle (shown on A-Frame in accompanying photo) who […]

MACH Team Doggie's Lil' Dappy Packin' Big Swag MXB MJB is owned by Tacarra Andrade of Novi, MI, an experienced agility competitor. But when the little Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, a rare breed not yet recognized by AKC, started competing, he suffered from stage fright, often running out of the ring before his turn started. But […]

Lilly of Kirschway RAE CGCA, owned by  Jill Hubbard of Fairdale, KY, has earned the top title in AKC Rally competition – the Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE) and also has passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen-Advanced test. It all started with puppy kindergarten! Lilly is a rescued Great Pyrenees mix that joined Jill’s pack of […]

An easy way to keep your dogs cool and occupied during the spring and summer heat is to just turn on the sprinkler in the yard. Many dogs love playing in the water, like York and Titan, two members of the AKC Canine Partners program, owned by Tracy Reust of Florissant, MO. Just remember to always […]

Many people have a long weekend ahead and extra time on their hands – so make sure you spend some of it with your best canine buddy. Dogs love to be with their owners and getting extra attention is the best treat for them. Tucker, a member of the AKC Canine Partners program, is showing […]

Chubbs is an active therapy dog who brings smiles to many faces with his owner Alison Smith of Colonia Beach, VA, who escorts him on his visits. “The kids he reads with and the people he meets at the hospital enjoy keeping up with his many adventures on his Facebook page,” Alison said. One of […]

Ember loves going shopping with her owners Craig and Jamie Gahring of Sapulpa, OK. In fact, she is happy to ride along in the shopping cart and on a recent holiday, she tried out her new bed before she took it home! Ember is a 6-year-old mixed-breed dog who is a member of the AKC […]

Photo by Clark Kranz  Kola is a rescue terrier mix whose favorite thing in life is lure coursing – a sport that allows dogs to release their prey drive. Dogs chase a lure – white trash bags – tied to a pulley system that moves it jerkily around a field. Most dogs love to chase […]

Janie Semprevivo, owner of mixed-breed dog Tey-ha, tells how to give your dogs the ultimate vacation. Before rescuing Tey-ha in February of 2009, I never really went on any vacations as I own my own grooming salon that keeps me busy year-round. But Tey-ha changed my life.  Now we go to Camp Gone to the […]

Canine reindeer are in our midst these days as the holiday season inspires many dog owners to break out canine antlers in many styles. Chewie is proudly sporting his white set supplied by owner Jana Tuchin of Houston, TX. Gabi, modeling a red sequined pair of antlers, has put on her pouty face in protest. Gabi lives […]