The American Russell Terrier Club would like to encourage all Russell Terrier Fanciers to participate in available AKC events for our breed.

Participation is a very important aspect of moving the breed forward as an official recognized breed.

American Russell Terrier Club, Inc.

~Established 1995~

A note from Mari-Beth O'Neill, AVP Special Services, AKC :

Dogs that are enrolled in FSS will be eligible to enter AKC Companion Events, Obedience, Agility, Rally and Tracking as well as Earthdog effective January 1, 2007.  Dogs that are not enrolled in AKC/FSS that are spayed or neutered may find it easier to apply for an ILP number.

To find an AKC Event in your area, please visit the

AKC Events Page

Use the Event Search tab to display the plans for future events and the awards/results for past events and you can search for an event using any combination of: event name, state(s), competition type, and time range. You can also more easily search for Upcoming Agility / Obedience / AKC Rally® Shows and Tracking Events by clicking on the tab for the event type you wish to search, select the search parameters and click the search button. You can also display a calendar of upcoming events and unofficial weekly wins.

AKC Code of Sportsmanship

PREFACE: The sport of purebred dog competitive events dates prior to 1884, the year of

AKC’s birth. Shared values of those involved in the sport include principles of sportsmanship.

They are practiced in all sectors of our sport: conformation, performance and companion.

Many believe that these principles of sportsmanship are the prime reason why our

sport has thrived for over one hundred years. With the belief that it is useful to periodically

articulate the fundamentals of our sport, this code is presented.

• Sportsmen respect the history, traditions and integrity of the sport of purebred dogs.

• Sportsmen commit themselves to values of fair play, honesty, courtesy, and vigorous

competition, as well as winning and losing with grace.

• Sportsmen refuse to compromise their commitment and obligation to the sport of purebred

dogs by injecting personal advantage or consideration into their decisions or behavior.

• The sportsman judge judges only on the merits of the dogs and considers no other factors.

• The sportsman judge or exhibitor accepts constructive criticism.

• The sportsman exhibitor declines to enter or exhibit under a judge where it might

reasonably appear that the judge’s placements could be based on something other than

the merits of the dogs.

• The sportsman exhibitor refuses to compromise the impartiality of a judge.

• The sportsman respects the AKC bylaws, rules, regulations and policies governing the

sport of purebred dogs.

• Sportsmen find that vigorous competition and civility are not inconsistent and are able to

appreciate the merit of their competition and the effort of competitors.

• Sportsmen welcome, encourage and support newcomers to the sport.

• Sportsmen will deal fairly with all those who trade with them.

• Sportsmen are willing to share honest and open appraisals of both the strengths and

weaknesses of their breeding stock.

• Sportsmen spurn any opportunity to take personal advantage of positions offered or

bestowed upon them.

• Sportsmen always consider as paramount the welfare of their dog.

• Sportsmen refuse to embarrass the sport, the

American Kennel Club, or themselves while taking

part in the sport.