Three-Legged ‘Goose’ Competes On the Largest AKC Rally Stage
Each time Elizabeth Fritz and her All-American Dog come to compete in a dog sport, all eyes are on them. It’s not just their skills that make this AKC Rally team from Wausau, Wisconsin, turn heads....
View ArticleKori Bevis and ‘Baker’ Win AKC National Obedience Championship for Third Year...
The Roberts Center in Wilmington, Ohio was bustling with obedient dogs on July 20 and 21, with two days of competition in this year’s AKC National Obedience Championship. The event celebrated its 30th...
View ArticleMeet the Winners of the 2024 AKC Agility Premier Cup
The fifth annual AKC Agility Premier Cup, sponsored by Tractor Supply Co., has crowned its winners! Some of the fastest agility dogs gathered at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota, on...
View ArticleAn Tu Honors Late Doberman ‘Noah’ Through Conformation
From the moment she saw her first dog show on TV as a child, An Tu knew that she wanted to do conformation dog shows. The 30-year-old, who lives in Florida, set her sights on Doberman Pinschers from a...
View ArticleKori Bevis and ‘Baker’ Leave Lasting Legacy in the Sport of Obedience
Kori Bevis of Cannon Falls, Minnesota, fell in love with the sport of obedience instantly. And now, after impressive performances in the ring at the 30th annual AKC National Obedience Championship, she...
View ArticleListeria Outbreak and Dogs: What to Know
When your dog gives you those big puppy dog eyes, it’s hard to say no to giving them high-value treats. People food like cold cuts and deli meats are a popular special snack for owners to give their...
View ArticleCommunity Supports Junior Handler Ellie Dalton and Golden Retriever ‘Ben’ in...
When you look across the AKC Rally rings, one junior and her dog are hard to miss. Junior handler Ellie Dalton of Franklin, Massachusetts, was one of two 11-year-old handlers at the 2024 AKC Rally...
View ArticleMeet the Winners of the 2024 AKC Agility League Championship
The AKC Agility League hosted its second Championship event from August 29-31, 2024 at Purina Farms in St. Louis, Missouri. In the AKC Agility League, dogs and handlers compete in teams, rather than...
View ArticleThy Cavagnaro’s Passion for American Eskimo Dogs Shines Through Meet the Breeds
For Thy Cavagnaro, Meet the Breeds isn’t just a great way to introduce people to American Eskimo Dogs, her favorite breed. She always felt her Eskie, “Atka,” who passed away in 2019, was a great...
View ArticleMeet the 2024 Diving Dogs Premier Cup Winners
The 2024 AKC Diving Dogs Premier Cup was held in collaboration with North American Diving Dogs on September 19, in Aurora, Colorado. Dogs competed in three disciplines: Distance, Air Retrieve, and...
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