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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Disc Dog Star ‘Porsche’ Doubles as SAR Hero Off the Field
"Porsche" the Labrador Retriever has a very serious job as a Search and Rescue Dog. But she doesn't stop at saving lives - she's a talented Disc Dog too.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/disc-dog-sar-porsche/
| June 8, 2023
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CROWNS NEW NATIONAL CHAMPIONS IN OBEDIENCE AND RALLY
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that the top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of more than 900 dogs this past weekend at the AKC National Obedience Championship and AKC Rally® National […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-crowns-new-national-champions-obedience-rally-6/
| July 22, 2024
Expert Advice: Obedience
Kori Bevis and ‘Baker’ Win AKC National Obedience Championship for Third Year in a Row
The most obedient dogs gathered for the 2024 AKC National Obedience Championship in Ohio, but only one took home the champion title.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-national-obedience-championship-winners-2024/
| July 21, 2024
Expert Advice: AKC Rally
Three-Legged ‘Goose’ Competes On the Largest AKC Rally Stage
Elizabeth Fritz and her All-American Dog 'Goose,' who had three legs, competed at the 2024 AKC Rally National Championship.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-rally-national-championship-goose-all-american-dog/
| July 20, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Choosing the Right Dog Harness for Your Dog
Dog harnesses have loops that go around a dog's torso and the widest part of their neck. In addition to keeping dogs secure, a harness applies less...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/choosing-the-right-dog-harness/
| July 3, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet the Winners of the 2024 AKC Diving Dogs Challenge
The winners of the 2024 Diving Dogs Challenge are here! Meet these incredible dog athletes across multiple events, like Air Retrieve and Distance.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2024-diving-dogs-challenge-winners/
| July 2, 2024
Sports & Events
Judges’ Study Guides
AKC Group Standards Download AKC approved breed standards by complete group for use on any portable electronic device. Sporting Hound Working Terrier Toy Non-Sporting Herding Misc. Judges Study Guide No single written guide is ever comprehensive enough to be the only learning tool utilized in preparation for judging a new breed. We urge you to […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/judging-information/judges-study-guides/
| June 27, 2024
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Junior Spotlight Spring 2024
Meet Mia Federico: A Junior Career led to big Agility Goals In just three years, Mia has gone from beginner to top-winning competitor in obedience, rally, and agility. With her All American Dog, Mochi, she was a member of the Junior Open Agility World Championship Team in 2023 and was High Combined at the Juniors […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/junior-spotlight-spring-2024/
| June 18, 2024
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Competition/Titles Update Spring 2024
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 Master Agility Champion (MACH) MACH George G RN MXB MJB XF TKP owned by Sophie Janavs of Studio City, CA George is Sophie’s […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-spring-2024/
| June 18, 2024
Expert Advice: Juniors
Meet Junior Handler Hannah Krabbenhoft
17-year-old Hannah Krabbenhoft, who has been involved with dog sports since she was 12, credits dog agility with helping her to work through anxiety.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-hannah-krabbenhoft/
| June 18, 2024