Developed in the 1930s, Obedience is one of our oldest sporting events and is open to all breeds. From walking in figure eights to sitting for 1-3 minutes, dogs show off their good behavior.

AKC.org offers information on dog breeds, dog ownership, dog training, health, nutrition, exercise & grooming, registering your dog, AKC competition events and affiliated clubs to help you discover …

For Mixed Breed dogs or non-AKC registerable purebreds. For rare breeds that are currently being recorded in our FSS program. For foreign-born dogs that meet AKC eligibility requirements.

Can’t decide which breed is right for you? Compare dog breeds below to see how different breed characteristics and attributes stack up against each other.

Since 2022, the top 5 most popular breeds nationally have not changed rankings, but many other breeds have moved spots from 2023 to 2024. Below, find ranked annual lists of AKC-recognized breeds.

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Dec 30, 2025 · Three new dog breeds have received AKC breed recognition in 2026! Meet the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, and the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier.

AKC.org offers information on dog breeds, dog ownership, dog training, health, nutrition, exercise & grooming, registering your dog, AKC competition events and affiliated clubs to help you discover …

The AKC offers a “Meet the Breed” video for AKC-recognized dog breeds that shows real-life examples of excellent dogs, and many AKC parent clubs offer more detailed, illustrated versions of ...

Complete list of AKC recognized dog breeds. Includes personality, history, health, nutrition, grooming, pictures, videos and AKC breed standard.