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#MastiffsCan – Honoring the Heart, Heritage, and Hard Work of Our Gentle Giants

Celebrating the Mastiff’s strength, heart, and versatility! Learn how #MastiffsCan honors these gentle giants through training and teamwork.

Giselle Nevada, MCOA Obedience Statistician & Working Dog Committee Member·November 5, 2025·8 min read

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Erin Yanish

Dog Shows

Be as Versatile as the Breed or Hunt.Show.Play.Repeat

Meet the Anvil Wires family where every German Wirehaired Pointer hunts, shows, and plays with purpose, proving true versatility in action.

November 2, 20258 min read

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Walter J. Sommerfelt

Dog Sports

Is Our Core Foundation in Need of Repair?

A critical look at the AKC’s direction, show clustering, and the urgent need to rebuild the foundation of purebred dog sports.

October 9, 20259 min read

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

Dog Sports

Fall’s Fanatic Sports Fans

Discover fun, fitness & fan spirit in AKC sports! Chris Sweetwood shares exciting ways to bond with your dog & earn titles.

September 29, 20252 min read

Richard Reynolds

Dog Sports

Versatility – Boon or Bane to the Purebred Dog?

Versatility in dog breeds is valuable, but preserving purpose and breed standards is vital to maintain true breed integrity.

September 27, 20259 min read

2025 Paper City Kennel Club Dog Show

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Dog Show Candids

Paper City Kennel Club Dog Show | Merrill, WI

Ringside photos from the Paper City Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show, which was held on September 6 – 7, 2025, in Merrill, Wisconsin.

September 23, 20252 min read

2025 Cranberry Cluster of Dog Shows | Falmouth, MA

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Dog Show Candids

Cranberry Cluster of Dog Shows | Falmouth, MA

Ringside photos from the Cranberry Cluster of dog shows, which was held on September 12 – 14, 2025, in Falmouth, Massachusetts.

September 17, 20252 min read

Affenpinscher

Agility

The Affenpinscher: So Much More Than a Mustached Little Devil

Affenpinschers are more than show dogs – they thrive in sports like Agility, Rally, and Obedience with charm, brains, and heart.

September 4, 20255 min read

2025 Houston World Series of Dog Shows

Showsight Magazine

Dog Show Candids

Houston World Series of Dog Shows | Houston, TX

Ringside photos from the Houston World Series of Dog Shows, which was held on July 16 – July 20, 2025, at the NRG Center in Houston, Texas.

July 30, 20252 min read

2025 National Parade Versatile Dandies

D’Arcy Downs-Vollbracht and Sandra Wolfskill

Dog Sports

The Versatile Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Discover the Dandie Dinmont Terrier’s versatility in performance sports, from scent work to dock diving – and couch lounging!

July 28, 20253 min read

Marla J. Doheny Breeder of Flat-Coated Retrievers and Norfolk Terriers AKC Judge of Sporting Dogs and Terriers

Dog Sports

Head to Head and Heart to Heart: Understanding the Flat-Coated Retriever as a Utilitarian Retriever with a Happy Heart

Explore the Flat-Coated Retriever’s hallmark head, working build, and joyful spirit that define this enduring breed.

July 28, 20259 min read

Alaskan malamut dog high five to his beautiful owner girl in summer day sitting on the grass

Canine Health

The Type of Exercise Your Dog Desperately Needs—But You Might Not Know About

Your dog’s missing exercise might not be physical. Mental stimulation can curb bad behavior and boost happiness. Find out how to start now.

July 18, 20256 min read

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Lesley Peterson

Dog Shows

The Joy of a Well-Rounded Afghan Hound

Celebrate the beauty, brains, and heart of a well-rounded Afghan Hound—graceful in the ring, driven in the field, and devoted at home.

June 27, 20259 min read

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