Performance
Performance events provide an opportunity for a dog and handler to work together as team. Training for the various performance events provides mental and physical stimulation for a bored house pet, and provides a fun and challenging hobby for the dog’s owner.
Conformation
AKC’s Beginners Guide to Dog Shows Showing dogs is a great sport where the thrill of competition is combined with the joy of seeing beautiful dogs. Dog shows are one of many types of AKC dog events in which AKC-registered dogs