Discover how Suzanne Bauman and her senior Chihuahua "Teddy" became the oldest dog competing in the 2025 AKC National Agility Championship.

Linda Grems has been a dog breeder in Miniature Pinschers for over two decades. Now a mentor, Grems got her start in the breed through Min Pin mentors.

Worms like roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms can be dangerous to your dog. Learn more about preventing worms plus diagnosis and treatment tips.

Why do dogs like belly rubs? Here's the reason your dog might enjoy having their stomach touched: and why it's also OK if they don't.

Keep your dog safe by learning which household items could be extremely harmful to them. Make sure to keep these safely away from your pet.

If your dog seems to be uncomfortable around other dogs, don't lose hope! Here are some tips to help your pet get along with other dogs.

While a small dog is as much of a dog as any of the larger breeds, smaller breeds tend to get less training time than bigger dogs.

AKC Meet the Breeds events are a fun and educational way to spend a day with the whole family, and maybe even figure out which dog breed is right for you! If you are attending an AKC Meet the Breeds event, or are thinking about attending an event in the future, you can find out […]

Dogs of all ages benefit from playtime, but how do you know if your dog is getting enough for their life stage? Learn to assess your dog's play routine.

I can hardly believe the first day of winter is almost upon us! Where did the warm summer sunshine go? Cold weather is just around the corner, and I must be honest: My dog loves winter and I do not. This means we must meet in the middle. Meeting in the middle will look different […]