The 2023 Canine Flyball CanAm Classic results are in! Winners were ranked in the Premier and Multibreed tournaments, along with an overall winner.

Multiple pets can mean more fun and affection, but there are also extra challenges. These 10 tips will help you manage a multi-pet household.

The 2022 Flyball Classic CanAm took place from October 7 to October 9 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana. Consisting of three one-day tournaments in the Premier and Multibreed and two championship tournaments featuring the eight fastest Regular teams and four fastest Multibreed teems, hundreds of dogs raced in the relay-style competition. Each […]

Your federal Senators, Sen. Collins and King, are currently under pressure from animal rights groups to sponsor legislation to radically expand and shift oversight of federal breeder regulations. Senators Collins and King need to hear from you TODAY!  Let them know you are a constituent and ask them to not sponsor or support S. 2555, […]

You did the dog breed research, you stocked up on all the puppy essentials, you puppy-proofed your home, you found a veterinarian, you've booked basic dog training classes, and you chose the best dog food. But there's another big decision to make: what in the world are you going to name your new puppy or […]

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The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce its list of the most popular dog names of 2023. “Choosing a name is a very personal and meaningful decision for dog owners, as dogs are an integral part of our families,” […]

On Wednesday, November 8, one dozen animal bills impacting dogs and breeders are on the agenda for review by the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture (JENRA). The hybrid public hearing is scheduled to start at 1PM. The American Kennel Club Government Relations Department (AKC GR) has tracked most of these bills […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for all dogs, is excited to announce that the Canine Flyball CanAm Classic will premiere on Sunday November 5th, 2023 at 3p.m. ET on ESPN2 The nation’s largest Flyball tournament was hosted by the North American Flyball Association (NAFA) and brought […]

The AKC works with non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog program and the AKC Search & Rescue program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American Flyball Association (NAFA); […]