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Weekly Wag: What are you doing with your dogs this weekend?
What weekend plans do you have with your dog? Training, hiking, showing, lounging, road-tripping? Tell us all about it!
-AKC Staff
u/americankennelclub — 6 days ago
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The Nation's quickest dogs were crowned at the AKC Fast CAT Invitational
The fastest dogs in America competed over three days of preliminary runs and one day of finals to see who would be crowned Pure Speed Champion and Speed of the Breed at the 2026 AKC Fast CAT Invitational.
There were a total of 682 of the best Fast CAT dogs from 48 U.S. states and two Canadian Provinces representing 197 individual breeds and 16 mixed-breed dogs entered into the competition in Branson, Missouri.
Pure Speed Division:
HC 1 Pure Speed Champion
Fritsch FCAT7, a Greyhound known as “Fritz,” owned by David Nevius & Chris Kronick.
This is Fritz’s second year in a row as Pure Speed Champion.
Time: 5.675 seconds
Speed: 36.04 mph
HC 1.5 Pure Speed Champion
Sincity’S Social Climber FDC CA FCAT2, a mixed-breed dog known as “Summit,” owned by
Gordon Kane and Lori Lagasse
Time: 6.565 seconds
Speed: 31.16 mph
HC 2 Pure Speed Champion
George’s Zachary FCAT, a mixed-breed dog known as “Zachary,” owned by Ronald George
Time: 8.481
Speed: 24.12 mph
Speed of the Breed Division:
Speed of the Breed Division Champion
Orbit Three Two One Blastoff Artemis RI DCAT CGC, a Biewer Terrier known as “Artie,” owned
by Kathleen Miles
Speed: 21.124135 mph (fastest average speed for all Biewer Terriers)
Congratulations to all of the competitors!
u/americankennelclub — 14 days ago
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The Coton de Tulear is the American Kennel Club Breed of the Day! (10/1)
It's time to celebrate because we're spotlighting the Coton de Tulear as our Breed of the Day today on our Facebook page, Instagram stories, and website! We publish a new breed each day to educate our followers to make informed decisions when choosing a dog while providing the history and hard work that our parent clubs do to preserve their breed. Celebrate with us by sharing what you love about your Coton de Tulear!
u/americankennelclub — 14 days ago
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Monthly Brag: Wins, Achievements, Titles!
Not every brag comes with a ribbon or a title, so every win you've had with your dog this month is fair game in this thread.
u/americankennelclub — 20 days ago
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Weekly Wag: What are you doing with your dogs this weekend?
What weekend plans do you have with your dog? Training, hiking, showing, lounging, road-tripping? Tell us all about it!
-AKC Staff
u/americankennelclub — 20 days ago
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Weekly Wag: What are you doing with your dogs this weekend?
What weekend plans do you have with your dog? Training, hiking, showing, lounging, road-tripping? Tell us all about it!
-AKC Staff
u/americankennelclub — 27 days ago
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Today is the American Kennel Club's 142nd Anniversary
It's our 142nd birthday!
On a September day 142 years ago, long before the days of most dog sports, dog TV, and Instagram, a group of 12 dedicated sportsmen started it all. Major James M. Taylor called these men from dog clubs across the country to meet in Philadelphia.
This meeting of the “club of clubs” would go down in history as the first gathering of the American Kennel Club, and 140 years later, remains the United States’ foremost source for all things dogs.
u/americankennelclub — 27 days ago
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Ask Me Anything (AMA) - Training Questions with the AKC GoodDog Helpline Trainers
Hi Reddit! The AKC GoodDog Helpline team will host a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Wednesday, 9/16 from 11am - 2pm ET. We'll cover all training related questions to help your dog become a well-mannered companion. We can't wait to chat with you soon!
The AKC GoodDog Helpline Team (and their dogs) are ready to answer your training questions!
u/americankennelclub — 1 month ago
What does joining a breed club entail?
I recently emailed a few breed clubs of breeds I’m interested in and expressed interest in seeking an adult dog. One of them got back to me with a very kind response, and as a sidebar offered membership to the club and said she could help me get sponsors.
I figure the specifics all generally vary and consist of going to meetings, attending/volunteering at shows, representing the breed at various events, etc etc. But I’m not quite sure what she meant by sponsors.
Are there any other responsibilities of a breed club member that you’re familiar with? And will they let me in without currently owning a dog of this breed yet? I just don’t want to look stupid when I reply to her email asking what the heck she’s talking about, haha.
u/Content_Ad6700 — 30 days ago
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AKC's NFL Players and Dogs Special Premiere Episode on ESPN2 | Tuesday, 9/15 at 8pm ET
Zach Baun is a linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles and a proud owner of two lovable Golden Retrievers who bring joy to the whole Baun family.
Watch the premiere episode of AKC's NFL Player's and Dogs on Tuesday, 9/15 at 8pm ET on ESPN2.
u/americankennelclub — 1 month ago
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Weekly Wag: What are you doing with your dogs this weekend?
What weekend plans do you have with your dog? Training, hiking, showing, lounging, road-tripping? Tell us all about it!
-AKC Staff
u/americankennelclub — 1 month ago
Are you a responsible dog owner?
Being a responsible dog owner isn't just a nice to have, it's a necessity. Dogs are a life-long commitment and should be accounted for in all of your planning.
If you have a dog or are thinking of getting one, utilize this checklist to make sure you're providing them with the best possible care!
Let us know how many you've checked off and if you would add anything additional to this list.
u/americankennelclub — 1 month ago
Trying very hard to get 10 tricks down to get his AKC novice trick title submitted before Oct 1. Guess who just learned how to hold items!
I only have a couple weeks left but we are going to give it a shot!
u/OpalOnyxObsidian — 1 month ago
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Weekly Wag: What are you doing with your dogs this weekend?
What weekend plans do you have with your dog? Training, hiking, showing, lounging, road-tripping? Tell us all about it!
-AKC Staff
u/americankennelclub — 1 month ago
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Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day in honor of our beloved dogs
Tell us about them below.
u/americankennelclub — 2 months ago
▲ 1 r/AKC
Weekly Wag: What are you doing with your dogs this weekend?
What weekend plans do you have with your dog? Training, hiking, showing, lounging, road-tripping? Tell us all about it!
-AKC Staff
u/americankennelclub — 2 months ago
▲ 1 r/AKC
Monthly Brag: Wins, Achievements, Titles!
Not every brag comes with a ribbon or a title, so every win you've had with your dog this month is fair game in this thread.
u/americankennelclub — 2 months ago
▲ 39 r/greatpyrenees
Is the Great Pyrenees a Good Fit for You?
Anything else you'd add for folks who might be considering a Great Pyrenees?
In our effort to ensure proper research is done, we'd love for this community provide advice to any prospective dog owners looking to add a Great Pyrenees to their homes.
u/americankennelclub — 2 months ago
▲ 77 r/bassethounds
Is the Basset Hound a Good Fit for You?
Anything else you'd add for folks who might be considering a Basset Hound?
In our effort to ensure proper research is done, we'd love for this community provide advice to any prospective dog owners looking to add a Basset Hound to their homes.
u/americankennelclub — 2 months ago
▲ 14 r/cockerspaniel
Is the Cocker Spaniel a Good Fit for You?
Anything else you'd add for folks who might be considering a Cocker Spaniel?
In our effort to ensure proper research is done, we'd love for this community provide advice to any prospective dog owners looking to add a Cocker Spaniel to their homes.
u/americankennelclub — 2 months ago