The top dog breeds have been crowned nationally for 2024! See the most popular dog breeds by city to see where your favorite breed ranks.

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier owes its name – and arguably its continued existence – to a peripheral character in an 1815 novel.

Whippets are playful, affectionate dogs suited for a variety of households. These medium-sized dogs don't require much exercise and seldom bark.

Failing to comply with these dog park etiquette tips could put your dog and other pets at risk. Here's how to know if your dog should go to the dog park.

Kennel cough in dogs is a highly contagious respiratory disease. But what causes kennel cough, and how can you prevent your dog from getting it? Learn more about kennel cough in dogs to help keep your pet healthy. In This Article How Kennel Cough Spreads Symptoms Treatment Prevention How Does Kennel Cough in Dogs Spread? […]

Metronidazole (also known by the brand names Flagyl, Metizol, Protostat, Metrogel) is a strong antibiotic sometimes used to treat dogs.

When it comes to choosing the right dog chews, the options seem just about endless. You may have heard that rawhide chews aren't good for dogs, or that they're filled with awful chemicals, or that they will get lodged in your dog's intestine. But is this really true information about rawhide? Are rawhide chews safe […]

It's sad to see your senior dog struggling to jump up for a snuggle on the sofa, and lifting the largest breeds with mobility issues into the car for a beach trip can be backbreaking. Fortunately, there are many ways we can help ensure our aging pets don't miss out on the things they enjoy. […]

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 […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2026"] Save the Date! 2026 AKC National Detection Dog Conference, Aug. 4-6, 2026 [/accordion_panel] [accordion] [accordion_panel title="2024"] AKC Detection Dog Task Force Hosts National Conference to Address Shortage of U.S. Bred and Raised Detection Dogs August 2024 Explosives detection dogs play a crucial role in U.S. safety and security at home and abroad, […]