Season 13 - Spring/Summer Season 2026 [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Regulation Ph.D."] Top 5 Teams Champion – TAG Summa Zoom Laude – North Carolina Reserve Champion – TAG Dogtorates Third Place – Partly Sunny with a Chance of Collies – Ohio Fourth Place – She Shed Pursue High Dreams – Tennessee Fifth Place – PDX Paws on […]

What do you do if your dog has fleas? These steps will show you how to find fleas on dogs and how to get rid of fleas on dogs.

Can dogs get hearing aids? Learn which dogs qualify, how canine hearing aids work, what they cost, and alternatives for managing hearing loss.

The Pyrenean Shepherd is one of the rarer breeds recognized by the AKC. Learn more about the breed with these Pyrenean Shepherd fun facts.

Since the 1980's, there have been significant advances in the field of animal assisted therapy and the use of therapy dogs. Organized therapy dog groups provide educational material to volunteers, they screen both volunteers and dogs, and they provide liability insurance for when the dog and handler are volunteering in a therapy setting. Therapy dog […]

Why is the Anatolian Shepherd Dog such a respected livestock guardian? Learn about the breed’s history, traits, size, and impact on wildlife conservation.

Why do Chow Chows have blue-black tongues? Learn what experts know about this distinctive breed trait, when the color develops, and whether tongue spots indicate Chow ancestry.

The Sloughi, an ancient breed, is one of the rarest breeds in the United States. Learn more about the breed with these Sloughi fun facts.

Dogs can detect many things through scent. New reasearch supports that they may even be able to find hemangiosarcoma in other dogs.

Just as we have social etiquette for meeting new people, dogs have rules for greetings too. Learn how to greet strange dogs safely and politely.

Discover the history of the Portuguese Water Dog, from its origins as a hardworking fishing companion to its modern role as an athletic family dog.

A dog's nose can smell disease, explosives, drugs, human scent, and more. Now science is trying to replicate this extraordinary ability.

For Neveah Stadtfeld, Bedlington Terriers speak her language. This Junior Handler also competes with her Doberman Pinscher.

Everybody loves watermelon, even dogs. But is it safe for them to eat? Here's what to know about feeding dogs watermelon.

The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Program was established in 2006 to provide each AKC Member Club with an embossed AKC medallion to award on a yearly basis as an ongoing effort to celebrate its volunteer club members. This award honors those individuals who deserve special recognition that have made a difference in the Sport of […]

(updated 9/1/26 ) 7/14/2026 From the July Board Meeting - one new breed was added to the Foundation Stock Service Program – Nenets Laika. 5/11/2026 From the May Board Meeting - one new breed was added to the Foundation Stock Service Program – Lucas Terrier. 4/13/2026 From the April Board Meeting - three new breeds […]

Can all dogs swim? With a life vest and some dog swimming lessons from you, here's how to teach a dog to swim in a pool or lake.

Does your dog have a double coat? Learn how double coats work, why they matter, and how to groom double-coated breeds throughout the year.

READ THE CURRENT ISSUE As the official journal of the sport of purebred dogs, the monthly AKC Gazette hasn’t missed an issue since 1889. For those with an abiding interest in exhibiting dogs as a sport, hobby, or profession, the digital Gazette is the AKC’s premium resource—written for, and mostly by, the American dog fancy. […]

  The 7th Annual - 2026 Fast CAT Invitational will be held Friday, September 18, 2026 to Monday, September 21, 2026 A day of open Fast CATs will precede the event and be held on Thursday, September 17th. at the beautiful, Sycamore Creek Family Ranch 2657 Sunset Inn Road Branson, Missouri 65616   Please note: […]