He may be the smallest of retrievers, but the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever makes up for it in energy, intelligence, and affection. Fondly called the "Little Red Tornado," this spirited dog is ready for action, whether working or playing. With his expectant, heart-melting gaze, he's telling you it's time for the next adventure. Here […]

Copper, a 16-month-old Black and Tan Coonhound, has achieved more in his 16 months than most people do in their first 10 years of life. Copper is a K-9 with the Cocoa Police Department in Brevard County, Fla. He's also a certified therapy dog and a courtroom dog. We had the pleasure of meeting Copper […]

The American Kennel Club® (AKC), the leading advocate for dogs, is delighted to acknowledge those individuals that have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports. The commitment to preserve, protect, and improve a breed represents the very essence of the AKC. The AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport […]

An event such as the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin offers an amazing opportunity to meet the many breeds competing in the ring. This year, the AKC Meet the Breeds individual booths represented more than 100 breeds. Like every breed, and, in fact, every dog, every booth is truly unique. Each breed club […]

AKC Canine Partners congratulates the Juniors who competed with All-American Dogs and won honors at these national events this past weekend, Dec. 16-17, in Orlando, FL. In the AKC Junior Agility Competition, Princess Sassy Steinrock NAP OAP EAP NAJP OAJP EAJP and Margaret Steinrock of Crestwood, KY took 4th place in the 8-inch division. Meadow […]

COCKER SPANIEL “STRIKER” WINS BEST IN SHOW AT LARGEST EVER AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN National Champion Beats Dogs from 50 States and 44 Countries   GCHP CH Silverhall Strike Force, an ASCOB Cocker Spaniel known as “Striker” triumphed over nearly 5,000 dogs to earn a $50,000 cash prize, a paw print pendant […]

Puppy-proofing should be one of the first things on any new dog parent's checklist. After all, puppies are curious creatures. They'll sniff, chew, and swallow things that interest them. Unfortunately, some of those things in your house might be harmful or poisonous to them. Therefore, make sure your home is puppy-proofed before the little one […]

AKC Canine Partners congratulates the All-American Dogs who won honors at these national events this past weekend, Dec. 16-17, in Orlando, FL. PNAC MACH9 PACH2 Logan Lake Hope, aka Logan, & Kim Barton of Johnstown, OH, took third place in the 4/8-inch division of the AKC Agility Invitational. Two other CP members make the finals […]

GCH CH Unity’s Maid an Entrance CGC, a Weimaraner known as “Gali” triumphed over more than 1,200 puppies and junior dogs to earn the title of AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Junior of the Year, held today in Orlando, Fla. “Gali,” owned by Michelle Hunter and Gregory McLogan and Amy L. Tourond of Springfield, Missouri […]

Now that all of the Best of Breed Group Winners have officially been named, we're one step closer to crowning this year's AKC National Championship Best in Show champion! In case you missed our Group Finals livestreams on AKC.org, here's a recap of all of the commendable canines who will be competing for this year's […]