Buddy, a 3-year-old Airedale Terrier, is pictured watching himself on television, in this cute photo taken by his owner Judy Krug of Chicago, IL. Buddy is a therapy dog and certified reading assistant dog, who is a member of SitStayRead. He spent the summer in Chicago Public School (CPS) classrooms listening to first and second […]

Kevin and Alison Bradley adopted Brandy from the Fayetteville (AR) Animal Shelter in 2008. Alison immediately enrolled Brandy in obedience lessons and quickly progressed through the beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes. When the American Kennel Club opened the doors to competition for All-American Dogs through the Canine Partners program in April 2010, the Bradleys were […]

Bowie is spending the summer helping his mom, Andrea Watson of Port Washington, NY, train for the AVON39: The Walk to End Breast Cancer. “I entered this event and pledged to walk the 39 miles to honor my sister who has stage 4 breast cancer,” Andrea said. “Bowie and I are raising awareness and funds […]

Adorable Boo Gehrig Christian is ready for fall. He is sporting his football uniform that works as his Halloween costume too! His owner Joanne Christian of Hopewell Junction, NY, submitted the photograph of the 3-year-old Havanese, who is a member of the AKC Canine Partners program for all dogs. There are many reasons for dogs […]

How do you celebrate your dog’s birthday? If you are lucky like Leo, his owner Louisiana resident Dorothy Diehl bakes him a cake! If party plans for your dog include cake or cookies, remember that human bakery items are not good for dogs. Try this simple recipe with dog friendly ingredients that can be used […]

The first day of summer is Sunday (June 21) and our AKC Canine Partners members are taking the plunge in celebration of the season of swimming! The dog-paddling cutie above is Dusty, owned by Debby Cotellessa, and going for the gold below is Crockett, owned by Sue McGinness. For more information on joining the AKC […]

Andretti is a rescue dog whose early life is unknown. A recent X-ray revealed that he has two microchips. “You can only speculate on the chaotic nature of his puppyhood,” Inez said. “We know that he went from the Kansas Humane Society to Beagles-And-More Rescue and had at least one failed adoption before finding his […]

Portia Rocks Alsup THDD owned by Kathleen Smiley-Aslup of Rockford, IL Portia was a stray, found wandering the streets, and was taken in by Bullmastiff rescue groups after her rescue. But even rescue did not know what to do with her after a foster home did not want her back and adoptive owners returned her. […]

Congratulations to NAC MACH2 Roo! CD on winning the High Scoring All-American Dog Award at the 2015 Westminster Kennel Club Master Agility Championship held Feb. 14 in New York City. Roo! also made the finals of the 24-inch jump height division and placed second. Last year, she won that division! Roo! is owned and trained […]

Carmen adopted pit bull mix, Zoey, from Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation at about 9 months of age. “Zoey gets along well with other dogs and animals and loves all people, in particular children. She frequently makes me laugh with her outgoing personality. Zoey is very intelligent and quickly learns new exercises/behaviors.” At 1 […]