"Going to the dogs" has a whole new meaning for Karen Scheiner, who practiced law for three decades but fell in love with dog sports along the way.

Fourteen-year-old Lexie Littlefield from Rhode Island first learned about training dogs from YouTube videos. Now, after only competing since 2021, she's making her mark on the dog world as a Junior Handler with her Golden Retrievers.

News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Alabama – SB 2 seeks to prohibit inmates from participating in training of dogs for tracking humans. AKC is monitoring this legislation, which has not yet received a committee assignment. Arkansas – HB 1420, among other provisions, defines […]

When the Canine Dirt Diggers formed a Flyball team in 1992, options were limited. Without a proper training facility in rural New Richmond, Wisconsin, the group wound up practicing together in a horse barn, which offered a long enough stretch to practice the relay sport, hence the team name. “A lot of times it was […]

There are nearly 4,000 miles between Maija Doggett's home in Anchorage, Alaska, and the world's biggest Flyball tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana. The CanAm Flyball Classic, run by the North American Flyball Association, is the largest gathering for Flyball — a relay race for dogs. More than 100 teams of four dogs each come to compete […]

In the ring, Addict the Portuguese Podengo is the center of attention. The 36-pound dog displays both substance and splash while...

  Welcome to the AKC . We have put together definitions for dog words that you may not be familiar with. If you have additional questions regarding the glossary, please contact our Special Services Department. A Abdomen The belly or under surface between the chest and the hindquarters. Acetabulum The concave lateral portion of the […]

This issue’s spotlight shines on Tulla, who represents the tallest breed of dog and one seldom seen in the agility ring: the Irish Wolfhound. But Tulla’s owner & handler, Traci Kinard, tells us that Tulla loves the sport & delights in hearing the crowds cheer her on! She says they are proud to represent giant […]

There’s a new top dog in town! The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced this morning that the ever-popular Labrador Retriever’s record-breaking reign has ended. The playful and adaptable French Bulldog is America’s most popular breed for the first time. While it […]

The 2023 AKC National Agility Championship (NAC) will take place March 16 through March 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The fast-paced sport of dog agility will see plenty of dogs take to the ring to race against the clock while completing a pre-determined obstacle course. But what dog breeds will you be able to see compete […]