"Rain" the Spanish Water Dog, owned by Colleen Nolan, is a talented obedience dog. But it's not a breed you typically see.

Sophia Norman and her American Eskimo Dog 'Sailor' are competing at the AKC Rally National Championship. But Sailor is more than just a Rally partner.

Cheza the All-American Dog is a Trick Dog star and search and rescue dog now, but she had a difficult start before owner Laura Jackson.

The Diving Dogs Team Challenge winners have been crowned! See who took home the top prize in the pool in Philadelphia.

When considering a treat for dog training, freeze-dried treats are one option to consider. Learn more about these single-ingredient treats.

Agility dogs can be more prone to developing arthritis due to the pressure on their joints. A new treatment could help ease their joint pain.

New World Screwworms are affecting livestock in the U.S. for the first time since the 1960's. Learn more about how this can affect your dog.

This article originally appeared in the award-winning AKC Family Dog magazine. Subscribe now! One of the highlights of 2025 for Michelle Starr was the Pismo Beach Corgi Nation Vacation. She drove three hours from her Carmel, California home with her two Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Bailey and Blue, to join her best friend and her Cardigan Welsh [...]

The Diving Dogs Team Challenge is splashing onto your screens! Learn more about tune-in and broadcast info as it's updated.

Danish-Swedish Farmdog 'Atreyu' and owner Dae Grodin are flying to the 2026 Diving Dogs Challenge. Learn more about this team!

Rinn Siegrist and "Saffron" the All-American Dog are competing at the Diving Dogs Teams Challenge. Saffy is the oldest dog at the 2026 event.

PEMF therapy for dogs can be done at the vet or at home. It's a good choice for dogs who have osteoarthritis or an acute injury. Learn more.

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest registry of purebred dogs and a leading advocate for canine health, welfare, and responsible dog ownership, proudly announces that entries are now open for the FCM Universal Dog Show, an AKC-licensed event presented in partnership with Federación Canófila Mexicana (FCM), the official kennel club [...]

Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 32 cases of New World Screwworm (NWS, hereinafter screwworm) have been detected in southwest Texas and New Mexico since the first case was detected on June 3, 2026. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and state departments of agriculture and health officials are working together to address the issue. The American Kennel Club (AKC [...]

Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 In early June 2026, cases of New World Screwworm (NWS, hereinafter screwworm) have been detected in southwest Texas and New Mexico. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and state departments of agriculture and health officials are working together to address the issue. The American Kennel Club (AKC) recommends that all dog owners [...]

The New York Legislature recently adjourned after a busy two-year session where AKC followed over 350 bills with the potential to impact dogs and New York dog owners. With state budget discussions dominating much of this year, there was a significant flurry of activity at the end of session to determine which bills would pass before [...]

On Monday, June 8, 2026, Kentucky State Senator Robin Webb will host a ceremonial bill signing to celebrate the designation of the Treeing Walker Coonhound as Kentucky’s State Dog.  Kentucky’s purebred dog community is invited to join lawmakers, sportsmen, and stakeholders at this memorable event. State Senator Webb, a 2016 recipient of the AKC Legislator of [...]

The Illinois Legislature adjourned the spring 2026 session in the early hours Monday morning.  While the lawmakers will come back for a short session later this fall where bills may be considered, this adjournment crosses a major hurdle for bills impacting dog owners and breeders in Illinois. Thanks to a significant response from dog owners and [...]

Thanks to the strong response from AKC advocates and sportsmen’s groups—and the strong leadership of House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson—the House Farm bill, H.R. 7567, the “Farm, Food, and National Security Act,” passed by the U.S. House contained positive provisions that support responsible breeding and dog ownership and no [...]

Meet the two All American Dogs who have earned the Agility Grand Champion (AGCH) title so far this year. It’s AKC’s highest and most prestigious Agility title and to achieve it a dog must earn the following: Master Standard and Master Jumper with Weaves – 100 qualifying scores from each class Master Fast – 75 qualifying scores [...]