Dog lovers get ready: the 25th annual American Kennel Club National Championship, North America’s largest dog show, takes over Orlando, Florida. Fans will watch as thousands of dogs compete for top ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Entries are now open for the 2026 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) ...

Thousands of canines and their owners will gather in Orlando this weekend as North America’s largest dog show returns with tests of agility, obedience, rally, dock diving and conformation to breed ...

Move over Labradors — the French Bulldog is still king of the American pup pack. For the fourth year running, these pint-sized Frenchies hold the top spot on the American Kennel Club’s 2025 most ...

The American Kennel Club (AKC) is renowned as the trusted expert in breed, health and training informatioin for canines. Founded in 1884, the not-for-profit organization is considered the go-to for ...

NEW YORK — They’re ready to embark on 2026. Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club’s roster of recognized breeds on Tuesday, making them eligible for many US dog shows and likely ...

The top dog breed in the country is the French bulldog, beating the Labrador retriever for the fourth straight year, according to annual data for 2025 released by the American Kennel Club. The AKC ...