TUNE IN: AKC Agility Premier Cup on ESPN this Sunday!

Watch the AKC Agility Premier Cup on ESPN as the nation’s top agility teams compete for championship titles. Tune in Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
AKC Lauds Pet & Public Health Priorities in Senate Farm Bill 2.0

The AKC applauds the Senate Farm Bill 2.0 for advancing pet and public health, responsible dog ownership, and animal welfare priorities.
When the Standard is Silent

Richard Reynolds explores how judges should evaluate dogs when Breed Standards are silent on traits, faults, or conditions.
Meet the Junior Handler: Bromley Dils

Junior Handler Bromley Dils shares her experiences showing Beagles and Dobermans, competing at the highest levels, and learning to breed.
The First Colony Cluster Junior Showmanship Regional Events – Thursday, June 18 – Sunday, June 21, 2026

Nancy Fisk previews the First Colony Cluster’s Junior Showmanship Regional Event, featuring competition, scholarships, and education.
American Kennel Club Celebrates USA 250!

Dan Sayers recaps AKC Celebrates USA 250, a three-day Philadelphia festival featuring dog sports, Meet the Breeds, and family fun.
The Pointer Standard Revisited

Henri and Nancy Tuthill revisit the Pointer Standard, exploring the structure, movement, and function that define this classic hunting breed.
Release the Hounds

Learn what sets the Hound Group apart as Denise Flaim examines the history, structure, and purpose behind these remarkable breeds.