GCHP CH Hallmark Jolei Out Of This World, a Shih Tzu known as “Comet” triumphed over more than 5,700 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 16-17, 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. […]

The Group Winners are chosen to decide who will compete for Best in Show at the 2023 AKC National Championship. See the group winners here.

In our award-winning Down and Back: Stories From the American Kennel Club Archives dog podcast, now in Season Four, host Bud Boccone tells the tales of breeds, dogs, and personalities who’ve shaped America (and Americans) over generations. Using the American Kennel Club's historical records, archival material, oral histories, interviews, and more, the show brings dog […]

As a third-generation dog breeder, 2023 has been a year of adjustment. The year had a nice steady start for me, and then it spun out of control.  In mid-June, my father was sent home on hospice care, and we said goodbye to him in early October.  I have to say his loss has been […]

We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY Congratulations to these dogs on earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH MACH3 PACH Resq's Dopamine Rush BN RN MXG PAD MJC PJD […]

During the week, Billie might be taste-testing goodies at Three Dog Bakery in Kansas, but on the weekends, she's excelling in dog sports.

We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! Agility Congratulations to this dog on earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH […]

These 10 tips from the AKC GoodDog! Helpline will make it easy for you to crate train your dog and teach them to love spending time in their crate.

Training your dog can be challenging, but the following 10 tips from the GoodDog Helpline can make you an effective and successful trainer.

Would you know how to get your dog safely out of the house if there was a fire? Here are some things to prepare your dog in the event of a house fire, including what to pack, how to make sure your dog is trained, and how to evacuate safely.