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Marshfield Area Kennel Club Dog Show | Marshfield, WI
Ringside photos from the Marshfield Area Kennel Club dog show, which was held on July 18-19, 2026, in Marshfield, Wisconsin.
July 29, 2026
Ringside photos from the Marshfield Area Kennel Club dog show, which was held on July 18-19, 2026, in Marshfield, Wisconsin.
Rhoda Springer examines how judging decisions influence breed quality, breeder participation, and the future of purebred dogs.
Ringside photos from the Hoosier Summer Classic dog show, which was held on July 16-19, 2026, in South Bend, Indiana.
The National Dog Show celebrates its 25th anniversary November 14-15 with thousands of dogs, agility, and therapy dogs. Read more.
AKC President & CEO Gina DiNardo highlights AKC Celebrates USA 250, the AKC Eddy Award, and the President’s Sportsman Award nominations.
William “Bill” Holbrook and Roz Durham are honored as 2026 Quarter Century Collie Group Hall of Fame inductees.
Breeder Adam Levy discusses Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, dual-purpose breeding, mentorship, and preserving the breed’s working ability.
Allan Reznik speaks with Tim Terella about Snoebear Siberian Huskies, responsible breeding, breed preservation, and success in the show ring.
Third-generation dog fancier Kaitlyn Hand discusses breeding, owner-handling, mentorship, and success with German Shorthaired Pointers.
Audrey Lee of Aujudon Tibetan Mastiffs shares her journey in dogs, her breeding philosophy, and decades of dedication to the breed.
Melissa Robison shares her journey with Maltese, the importance of Bred-By competition, and why Breeder/Owner Handlers are vital to the sport.
Krissy Stanford shares her path as a Breeder/Owner Handler, discussing Shiba Inu, mentorship, and her focus on preservation breeding.
Michael Faulkner shares his experience judging the Junior Showmanship Finals at the 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Sharon Ann Redmer reflects on judging Herding breeds at Westminster 2026, highlighting breed function, type, and standout winners.
Tyron Atkinson reflects on judging at the Westminster Kennel Club 2026 Dog Show, highlighting breed type, winners, and overall entry quality.
Adrian Woodfork shares his Westminster 2026 experience, highlighting his breed assignments and the Doberman that went on to win Best in Show.
Patricia Trotter shares her experience judging Dachshunds at Westminster 2026, focusing on quality dogs and thoughtful breeding choices.
Faye Strauss reflects on judging at Westminster 2026, highlighting standout winners, entry quality, and the overall experience.
Christopher Keith and Dylan Kipp-Keith discuss mentorship, breed preservation, dog conditioning, and the future of dog shows.
Professional handler Chuy Moreno shares his journey in dogs, his approach to care and presentation, and his thoughts on the sport today.
Sammie Lewis shares her journey as a professional handler, her approach to preparation, and thoughts on the evolving dog show world.
Katherine Wurz shares her journey as a professional handler, offering insight into preparation, mentorship, and the evolving dog show world.
Cheyenne Calvert shares her journey from 4-H to Pro Handler, reflecting on mentorship, integrity, resilience, and the future of the sport.
Professional handler Claudio Da Cruz Conceição shares his passion, process, and vision for the future of the dog show community.
Junior Handler Jemma Panzarino shares her journey in the sport, memorable wins and experiences, and goals for the future with purebred dogs.
The Junior Foundation’s 3rd Annual Junior Gala celebrated outstanding young handlers with awards and recognition for their achievements.
In Part 2 of her Juniors series, Jody Davidson examines the partnerships, training, and trust that help Junior handlers succeed in the ring.
Junior Handler Bromley Dils shares her experiences showing Beagles and Dobermans, competing at the highest levels, and learning to breed.
Jody Davidson shares how the right Junior Handler and the right dog can create a winning team, with tips on choosing the ideal partner.
Meet Junior Handler MacKenzie Moore of Montana, sharing her journey in Juniors, key wins, mentorship, and goals in handling and breeding.
Rhoda Springer examines how judging decisions influence breed quality, breeder participation, and the future of purebred dogs.
Owner Handler Natalie Lewis discusses Longhaired Dachshunds, Bloodhounds, breed preservation, and success in the ring.
Lee Whittier examines how mentorship preserves breeds, develops leaders, and passes essential knowledge to the next generation.
Third-generation dog fancier Kaitlyn Hand discusses breeding, owner-handling, mentorship, and success with German Shorthaired Pointers.
Lee Whittier explores the value of building a strong team, showing how trusted support and honest feedback contribute to success in the ring.
Melissa Robison shares her journey with Maltese, the importance of Bred-By competition, and why Breeder/Owner Handlers are vital to the sport.
Watch the inaugural AKC Agility Team Challenge on ESPN2 as six cities compete in a fast-paced team Agility competition.
The AKC crowned new National Obedience and Rally Champions as more than 800 dogs competed for top honors at the 2026 national championships.
Watch the AKC National Obedience Championship and Rally National Championship live July 16-19 on AKC.tv and YouTube.
Watch the AKC Diving Dogs Team Challenge on ESPN2 as top canine athletes compete in exciting dock diving action this July 4.
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.
From the Breed ring to Nose Work, Rally, and Fast CAT, one Miniature Bull Terrier opened the door to a whole new world of Performance.