Nashville Kennel Club Celebrates 100 Years Supporting The Dog Fancy

An American Kennel Club (AKC) affiliate, the Nashville Kennel Club (NKC) operates at the heart of the purebred dog community.

An American Kennel Club (AKC) affiliate, the Nashville Kennel Club (NKC) operates at the heart of the purebred dog community.

Thank you for being part of our incredible dog community. Here’s to a year filled with health, happiness, success in the ring, and unforgettable moments with the dogs we love. Cheers to an exciting year ahead!

Going to Westminster Kennel Club 2026? What’s your favorite New York City tourist spot? Archer and B the #GermanShorthairedPointers always visit Times Square for a tasty hotdog! Share your favorite thing to do in New York City with your dog. Submit your photos through January 1st, 2026 via Facebook Messenger for a chance to be [...]

Brought to you by the AKC GoodDog! Helpline – the AKC’s 7-day-a-week training support service Fear of loud noises can be stressful for dogs and can limit the activities they can enjoy. Thunder is probably the most common noise phobia trigger, especially since a dogs’ sensitivity to the changes in barometric pressure can trigger fearful [...]

Going to court is something most people dread – for very good reasons. For most participants in the world of field trials and hunt tests, the American Kennel Club’s disciplinary system represents fairness, structure, and integrity. It’s what keeps our sport credible. We believe that when misconduct occurs, there’s a clear process to protect both people and dogs – one that ensures accountability and safety.

Happy New Year to one and all! As we begin this new year, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who has participated in Table Talk since it began. I look forward to 2026, and the opportunity to continue our dialog about things that interest those who are passionate about the sport of purebred dogs. I encourage [...]

Going to Westminster Kennel Club 2026? What’s your favorite New York City tourist spot? Ziggy the #Borzoi always visits the Balto Statue at Central Park! Ziggy also stretches his legs on the stairs at The Met! Share your favorite thing to do in New York City with your dog. Submit your photos through January 1st, [...]

By Amy Fernandez There was a time when trick dogs featured prominently in the show scene. Profit was never guaranteed, and early show sponsors welcomed anything they could find to lure spectators through the door. Reporting on Westminster’s inaugural event in 1877, the Times described “a woman in fantastic attire amusing the spectators for some time with [...]