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AKC History bichon frise fun lifestyle Chewing a hole in his owner’s leather handbag, smearing red lipstick everywhere, and taking apart her antique Art Deco necklace one seed pearl at a time are all in a day’s work for “Louie,” Prince Louie Edward Capet Petit, Karen Petit’s Bichon Frise. Once Petit got past Louie’s antics, the Bichon’s bad-boy behavior helped inspire her to write a children’s trilogy about the American Revolution.

border collie agility premier cup shetland sheepdog papillon The seventh annual AKC Agility Premier Cup has crowned its winners! This year, 100 of the nation’s fastest agility dog-handler teams gathered to compete at the Philadelphia Naval Yard on June 6. See the 2026 AKC Agility Premier Cup winners below! Winners were declared in each height division: 8″, 12″, 16″, 20″, and 24″. Each height division crowned an overall winner as well as second-, third-, and fourth-place teams.

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parasite screwworm maggot livestock With newly confirmed cases of the New World screwworm in the U.S., it’s not just the cattle industry that’s on high alert. Pet owners are wondering whether this flesh-eating parasite could harm them or their pets, especially with the first confirmed case of screwworm in a dog living in New Mexico. Although this case appears to be isolated, officials are encouraging area residents to be vigilant and monitor their animals for signs of this parasite.

parasite screwworm maggot livestock With newly confirmed cases of the New World screwworm in the U.S., it’s not just the cattle industry that’s on high alert. Pet owners are wondering whether this flesh-eating parasite could harm them or their pets, especially with the first confirmed case of screwworm in a dog living in New Mexico. Although this case appears to be isolated, officials are encouraging area residents to be vigilant and monitor their animals for signs of this parasite.

pembroke welsh corgi cardigan welsh corgi rhodesian ridgeback This article originally appeared in the award-winning AKC Family Dog magazine. Subscribe now! One of the highlights of 2025 for Michelle Starr was the Pismo Beach Corgi Nation Vacation. She drove three hours from her Carmel, California home with her two Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Bailey and Blue, to join her best friend and her Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Pickles—and hundreds of other Corgis and their people—for a one-of-a-kind weekend.

pug papillon junior agility junior spotlight With her yarn and crochet hook in hand and her Pug by her side, 11-year-old Shelby StMary is cool and calm as she awaits her run at the agility trial. But heading to the start line, the team revs into action. Shelby grips a fuzzy, hot pink leash as “Tesla” fiercely tugs the other end, whipping it back and forth.

terrier group scottish terrier double-coat You’ve decided you want a canine companion, but aren’t sure where to begin. Whether you’re an experienced or first-time dog owner, researching breeds and the intricacies of dog ownership is crucial. If you’re an experienced dog owner and feel that you’d be well suited for an independent, but adaptable companion, consider the Scottish Terrier.

diving dogs dock diving diving dogs team challenge What’s going to work? Dock diving teamwork! The AKC Diving Dogs Team Challenge Dogs are making a splash in this year’s AKC Diving Dogs Premier Cup, held in Temecula, California, on March 20. This fast action competition is exciting to watch as dogs fling themselves into the water, chasing after their favorite toy.