Breed Rank Retrievers (Labrador) 1 German Shepherd Dogs 2 Retrievers (Golden) 3 Bulldogs 4 Beagles 5 French Bulldogs 6 Poodles 7 Rottweilers 8 Yorkshire Terriers 9 Boxers 10 Pointers (German Shorthaired) 11 Siberian Huskies 12 Dachshunds 13 Great Danes 14 Doberman Pinschers 15 Australian Shepherds 16 Miniature Schnauzers 17 Pembroke Welsh Corgis 18 Cavalier King […]

Learning Objectives Students will listen to a story and recall/comprehend key details and the story’s message.   Grade Levels K-2   Common Core Standard CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.   Materials Needed Chart Paper or Whiteboard Dogs by Seymour Simon KWL Charts Pencils Henry and Mudge by […]

American Kennel Club is pleased to partner with book authors in order to provide educators with unique lesson plans and activities aligned with popular books. [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Book Studies"] "Because of Bentley" by Loren Spiotta-DiMare "No Better Friend: Young Reader's Edition" by Robert Weintraub "Peyton Goes to the Dog Show" by Lee Canalizo "Sashi the […]

Dogs are more talented than we can imagine, and there's much that they can do that we've yet to discover. But can dogs predict earthquakes?

On October 1, the AKC rolled out Scent Work, a new titling event open to all dogs. Before the AKC introduces a new sport, staff methodically evaluates, adapts, and develops the event. The process can take several months, sometimes years. Stephanie Kennerley is Sports and Events Projects coordinator. Her department creates and implements new AKC sports […]

The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2018 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16, 2018. The 2018 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes and will also […]

Despite a very rainy weather forecast — not to mention the potential of Hurricane Joaquin bearing down on the Northeast within a few days — crowds of people and dogs descended on Somerset, New Jersey, on October 1 for the Morris & Essex Kennel Club’s spectacular 2015 outdoor dog show. A revival of the lavish events […]

At this year's Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., a float featuring surfing dogs set the world record for longest and heaviest float in Tournament of Roses Parade history. The float, The Lucy Pet's Gnarly Crankin' K-9 Wave Maker, was 125 feet long and weighted 148,250 pounds, reports the laist. A contributing factor to the massiveness […]

Keeping your best friend happy and healthy. We cherish our dogs as valued family members. As responsible dog owners we need to keep our dogs healthy, give them lots of love and socialization and do what's best for them. Breeds Find the AKC breed that best fits your lifestyle. More Register Your Dog Registration helps […]

Cleo and Gwen Blake practice at Family Dog Training Center in Kent, Wash., a Seattle suburb. “Practice doesn’t make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect,” says Blake. “And we need plenty of that.” Photo courtesy Kathy Lang. For Gwen Blake, it’s back to basics every time she steps into the obedience and rally rings with her […]