Belgian Tervuren ‘Vixen’ Was Lost for Three Days. Her Community Found Her
A miracle happens when dog lovers and friends come together to find a lost dog. On May 16 in Lake Tahoe, California, a Belgian Tervuren named “Vixen” bolted past her pet sitter and ran into the rugged...
View ArticleKressin Brothers Among the Youngest Competitors at the 2025 AKC Rally...
In 2019, Logan Kressin made a bold prediction. He and his younger brother, Austin, had tagged along to the AKC Rally National Championship to watch their mom, Jennifer Kressin, compete with her Golden...
View ArticleFor Jupiter Piquet and ‘Watcher,’ Dog Sports Are a Lifelong Passion
Jupiter Piquet, from Pinellas Park, Florida, is no stranger to the big stages of the dog sport world. At 23 years old, Piquet, who uses they/he pronouns, has already been doing dog sports for over 15...
View ArticleMeet the Winners of the 2025 AKC Military Diving Dogs Challenge
The Diving Dogs Challenge is back – this year with a new look. For 2025, the AKC Military Diving Dogs Challenge was held in collaboration with North American Diving Dogs and ESPN. The event was part of...
View ArticleGolden Retriever “Tara” Wins the 2025 AKC Rally National Championship
The AKC Rally National Championship got more than just a new champion in 2025: the event also got a new location and an extra day. The 12th annual AKC Rally National Championship took place at Purina...
View ArticleMeet the Winners of the 2025 AKC Agility Premier Cup
The sixth annual AKC Agility Premier Cup has crowned its winners! Some of the fastest agility dogs gathered in Georgia on May 2 as part of the AKC Salutes the Troops event with ESPN to determine who...
View ArticleKim Berkley: How the Star Obedience Handler Got Her Start
If you’ve ever watched a national obedience competition, you’ve likely seen the name Kim Berkley high up on the ranks. If her name doesn’t ring a bell, her dogs’ might: Border Collies “Zayne” and...
View ArticleLabrador Retriever ‘Zesty’ Wins the 2025 AKC National Obedience Championship
The nation’s most obedient dogs gathered for the 31st year to crown their National Obedience Champion, this year at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, Missouri. The 2025 National Obedience Championship took...
View ArticleFor Hogan the Parkour Frenchie, All the World’s an Agility Course
This article originally appeared in the award-winning AKC Family Dog magazine. Subscribe now! It happens fast, and he makes it look easy. “Hit it!” says Bea Page, and with a running start, Hogan the...
View ArticleFacts About the Australian Kelpie You May Not Know
The Australian Kelpie is a herding dog believed to have Scottish origins dating back to around 1870. These dogs played a huge role in the development of the sheep and wool industry in Australia, and...
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