Melanie Haid

1 month ago | akc.org | Melanie Haid

diving dogs dock diving diving dogs premier cup The 2025 AKC Diving Dogs Premier Cup, presented by Cosequin, was held in collaboration with North American Diving Dogs on April 5 at the Mississippi State University Campus in Starkville, MS. Dogs competed in Distance and Air Retrieve with a winner crowned in each subdivision. The competition aired on ESPN, and champions were announced for each discipline.

2 months ago | akc.org | Melanie Haid

border collie papillon national agility championship From March 14 through March 16, dogs and handlers gathered at the Built Ford Tough Lifestock Complex at Expo Square in Tusla, Oklahoma for the 2025 AKC National Agility Championship. Champions were crowned within the Regular and Preferred Class. Dogs competed in the 8″, 12″, 16″, 20″, and 24″ divisions in the Regular Class, and 4″, 8″, 12″, 16″, and 20″ in the Preferred Class.

2 months ago | akc.org | Melanie Haid

great dane dog movies the friend Bev Klingensmith of Newton, Iowa, loves her dogs: 7-year-old Great Dane “Bing” and Golden Retriever “Nash.” She’s very involved in the dog world, showing, breeding, training and doing dog sports. She’s the President of the Great Dane Club of Des Moines, and is involved in the Des Moines Obedience Training Club, Central Iowa Kennel Club, and Great Dane Club of America. Now, she’s added “handler to a movie star dog” to her list of impressive accolades.

2 months ago | akc.org | Melanie Haid

mentor miniature pinscher mentorship Linda Grems didn’t set out to be a dog breeder, and she didn’t always have Miniature Pinschers. The Howell, Michigan had already had a career in business in a different realm: automotive design. These business skills are reflected through multiple degrees, including an MBA, all uncommon for a woman especially at that time. One thing gave her a solid foundation in her career: her mentor, her dad.

2 months ago | akc.org | Melanie Haid

registration labrador retriever french bulldog most popular breeds The American Kennel Club announced 2024’s most popular dog breeds based on AKC registration numbers. For the third year in a row, the French Bulldog is the No. 1 most popular dog in the United States. Before 2022, the Labrador Retriever held the No. 1 spot for 31 years. These may be the top breeds overall, but when you look at major cities in the United States, the rankings aren’t always the same.