MACH Clyde MXB MJB owned by Mary Ann Werz of Iowa City, IA Mary Ann first spotted Clyde running in the middle of a busy street on her way to work.  “Every rib was showing. I pulled over and called to him, and he wouldn't come.  Called again, and he jumped into my arms,” Mary Ann said. […]

No, just Bayley putting on his lion's mane and doing an amazing impression of the King of the Jungle. Bayley, a member of the AKC Canine Partners community, is owned by Donna Parkman, who submitted this great picture! The AKC Canine Partners community is for all dogs, including mixed-breeds and rescues. For more information look […]

Congratulations to Mack whose cute face is featured on the box of the Purina Alpo Variety Snacks treat box! Four-year-old Mack was once a stray dog, but thanks to his owner and trainer Mary Mackenzie of E. Carondelet, IL, he is now a beloved pet, as well as an agility competitor and a professional model […]

Grand-View My Retirement Plan RE TD owned by Trish Simon of Borden, IN Trish’s neighbor found then 3-month-old Zoey and her littermate running with a young Beagle through a field in December 2008.  “On her way home, my neighbor saw me and stopped.  ‘Hey Trish, look what I found.’ The beagle was very happy. Then […]

Brownie Maeve BN RAE CGC owned by Carol Cordeau Young of Barlett, TN Brownie was discovered sleeping under the rose bushes in Carol’s front yard and shortly thereafter, joined her family as permanent member. Carol took Brownie to obedience classes to learn some manners at the Shelby County Obedience Club (SCOC) in Memphis, TN, and […]

Buddy is doing his best dinosaur impression, but he definitely looks like a friendly type - and also very cute. Buddy, a member of the AKC Canine Partners program, does his Jurassic role-playing at home with owner Roxanne Chang of Torrance, CA. The AKC Canine Partners program is for all dogs, including mixed-breeds and rescues. For information […]

Amstel Thresher THDD, owned by Alison Thresher of Port Chester, NY, has earned the AKC Therapy Dog Distinguished title for making more than 400 visits to help others. Alison adopted Amstel from the North Shore Animal League in November 2004 at the age of 7 ½ weeks. She had such a great temperament and did […]

Remi, Sassi and Anna love to go boating in the summer with owner Barbara Kappe and her family of Tinton Falls, NJ. Barbara said her canine crew loves to spend holidays and weekends on the St. Lawrence River. Many dogs love to go boating with their owners, but it is a good idea to get them […]

Dog trainer Brian Burton rescued Sammy and recognized his extreme intelligence which has been channeled into amazing performances in AKC Rally. Enjoy this video of one of Sammy’s perfect score AKC Rally trials: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjvQn54xZH0 Read more about Sammy's story: It was nearly Christmas 2009 when the New York City Animal Control picked up the terrier […]

Bruce was in bad shape physically and emotionally when the Keslers adopted him. But with their love and care, Bruce blossomed and today he helps others through a therapy program called Canines for Christ. He recently earned the AKC Therapy Dog Distinguished title for making more than 400 visits! Bruce THDD owned by Steven & […]