Afghan Hound Ch. Taejon of Crown Crest 1953: Afghan Hound Ch. Taejon of Crown Crest and owner-handler Kay Finch take second straight Best in Show at the Harbor Cities Kennel Club show, in Long Beach, California. Taejon won the Afghan Hound Club of America national specialty in 1954 and won the breed and the Hound […]

Westchester Kennel Club, 1969: Marcia Foy’s famous 15-inch Beagle Ch. King’s Creek Triple Threat notches one of his 84 career Hound Group wins under judge Anna Katherine Nicholas, handled by Tom Foy. "Trippe" was bred by Michele Leathers Billings. “Trippe’s total show record, including hundreds of honors all gained in the keenest Eastern competition, has […]

Under the "General Appearance" section, the official breed standard for the Basset Hound reads: The Basset Hound possesses in marked degree those characteristics which equip it admirably to follow a trail over and through difficult terrain. It is a short-legged dog, heavier in bone, size considered, than any other breed of dog, and while its […]

Maybe this column should be titled “How Not to Buy an Italian Greyhound Puppy.” There are some definite “no-no’s” when it comes to shopping for a purebred puppy of any breed, but there are actually some things that apply to IGs that might not be an issue for other breeds. The first “no no” that comes […]

1931-2007 18 Linear Ft in 35 boxes Originally processed by Kari Delane; edits and additions made by Brynn White, 2016 Click here to the view complete inventory and/or to search all AKC archival collections Click here for a printable PDF of the collection guide   Arrangement The collection has been partially maintained in its original […]

George Washington was first President of the United States and the father of our country, but he also had another distinction—America’s first crazy dog man.When Washington wasn’t out leading revolutions and presiding over the birth a nation, the Virginia plantation owner was obsessed with his pack. Fox hunting was one of his greatest pleasures, and […]

– Breed is Sixth Coonhound to Gain Full AKC Recognition – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) expanded its litter of registered breeds on January 1 to welcome the Treeing Walker Coonhound, growing AKC’s family to 174 breeds. "The Treeing Walker is a fast, hot nosed, sensible hunter with a clear, ringing bugle voice," said AKC […]

Popular breed captures "World Nite Champion" and "World Show Champion" titles      L to R: Steve Fielder, Wyatt Dunlap, Kelly Dunlap, Don Dunlap, and Nathan Weaver       L to R: Steve Fielder, Judge Johnny Brinkley, Nicole Bergbauer, Vera Bergbauer, Rodney Bergbauer, and Judge David Birdsall, DVM.

  AKC® Appears on NBC's Today Show to Offer Safety Tips and Remind Dog Lovers that Puppies are Not Stocking Stuffers The hectic holiday season can be difficult for many people, but it can also be a stressful time for your furry, four-footed companion. AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson appeared on NBC's Today Show to remind […]

  -- Hunters Competing in 2007 Qualifying Events Will Be Eligible -- The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that the Remington Arms Company will sponsor the grand prize - a Remington Limited Edition 4 x 4 Chevrolet Crew Cab Truck - for the 2008 AKC Coonhound National Championship. The qualifying period for the […]