The AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards were created to recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of purebred dogs on a national level. The recipients were selected by votes cast by AKC Member Clubs for nominees in each of the following categories: Conformation, Companion Events and Performance Events. The American Kennel Club […]

We'd like to answer as many of your questions as we can before you attend, exhibit, or volunteer at AKC Meet the Breeds events! Whether you're coming as an attendee or participating as a volunteer, please find our most Frequently Asked Questions to help you get the information you need. I'm Attending AKC Meet the […]

Yesterday (July 22, 2024), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provided an update to related to new CDC requirements effective August 1 for importing or traveling into the United States with a dog older than 6 months of age. The revisions to the rule no longer require an additional rabies vaccination form certified by a […]

Teaching your dog touch through nose targeting is a useful behavior. It can help lure certain body positions and more. Here's how to teach your dog touch.

Five-year-old Callie was the only Catahoula Leopard Dog who competed at the AKC Rally National Championship this weekend. She relies on modified ASL.

The oldest competitor at the AKC Agility Premier Cup, Papillon "Focus", and his housemates, bring owner Brenda Kautz comfort after a devastating loss.

UDog Agility founders Jessica Ajoux and Perry Dewitt have four Border Collies competing in the 2024 Agility Premier Cup on June 29th.

Over 800 dogs competed at the 2024 AKC Rally National Championship (RNC), but only one dog was crowned the 11th annual AKC Rally National Champion.

The most obedient dogs gathered for the 2024 AKC National Obedience Championship in Ohio, but only one took home the champion title.

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