See what CRK has been up to!

While CRK is a small program, we are always on the move and planning our next BIG adventure! From showing, to sporting, to forming new connections to further the breed- there is never a dull moment and always a new achievement to be celebrated! Find out what we have been up to be checking this page for routine updates and new information regarding our program!

Tengu's hot streak!

Tengu made his AKC Conformation debut at the AKC Winston - Salem open show(s) and he brought the HEAT! Tengu walked away with 3/4 Group ones/best In FSS wins as well as 3/4 Best In Open Show wins! He closed out his CM his first weekend out and we couldn't be prouder! After a few days off, he traveled to North Carolina for 10 more open shows and he did NOT disappoint! Tengu 9/10 group ones/Best In FSS wins and 7/10 Best In open Show wins! This gave Tengu the points he needed for his CM2 as well as 13/15 points towards his CM3! truly a remarkable debut! We have several more AKC shows and clusters lined up for this year, as well as a few UKC shows! We are thrilled with Tengu's achievements and cannot wait to see what else 2026 holds for him!

New year, new titles!

After receiving Tengu's AKC registration at the beginning of this year, we started checking off boxes! In just three months, Tengu has closed out FOURTEEN new titles, along with making progress towards closing out several more! We are thrilled to celebrate Tengu closing out the following AKC titles:

ATT (AKC Temperament test)
FDC ( Farm Dog Certification)
TKN (Trick Dog Novice)
CGC ( Canine Good Citizen)
CGCA ( Canine Good Citizen Advanced)
CGCU ( Canine Good Citizen Urban)
VHMA ( Virtual Home Manners Adult)
BCAT ( Fast Cat)
CA (Coursing Ability - CABT)
RN (Rally Novice)
CM ( Certificate Of Merit)
CM2 ( Certificate Of Merit 2)
CM3 (Certificate Of Merit 3)
CM4 (Certificate Of Merit 4) *First In Breed*

Tengu has also earned 7/15 points towards his CM5! He made his AKC conformation debut at the beginning of March 2026, as of April 28th, 2026- he has attended 24 AKC Open Shows and has earned 21 Best In FSS/Group One placements as well as 18 Best In Open Shows! Setting new breed records and achieving the breeds first CM4! He is currently the only Carolina Dog pointed towards the CM5.