GCHP CH Hallmark Jolei Out Of This World, a Shih Tzu known as “Comet” triumphed over more than 5,700 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 16-17, 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. […]

The French Bulldog reigns supreme! The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced this morning that the playful and adaptable French Bulldog is America’s most popular breed for the second consecutive year, according to AKC registration statistics. Since overtaking the loveable Labrador Retriever […]

Though we often don’t think about them in this way, dogs are really about people — those long-ago (or, sometimes, not-so-long-ago) figures who developed particular breeds for particular tasks. Some breeds — like the Doberman Pinscher, Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, and Cesky Terrier — owe their existence to just one visionary person. Other breeds were brought into being […]

From Atlanta to West Palm Beach, here are the most popular dog breeds in each city based on the 2023 rankings from the American Kennel Club.

Valley fever is a fungal infection that can affect dogs. Learn the signs and symptoms, and how valley fever is treated and prevented.

Looking to celebrate your dog's birthday? Try baking them a pet-safe birthday cake. Use this dog birthday cake recipe to celebrate your pup.

Dogs instinctively lick wounds, but should they? Dog saliva was long thought to have healing effects, but science shows licking may do more harm than good.

Each new year, humans make resolutions to better themselves throughout the year. This year, we wonder what sort of resolutions our dogs might make.

Kayaks are an increasingly popular way to enjoy the water. Whether it's sit-in or sit-on, kayaks allow you to explore the wilderness and get back to nature. But can you kayak with your dog safely? Yes. With some patient training and simple acclimatization, your dog can learn to love the kayak and be a safe […]

Hypoadrenocorticism, more commonly known as Addison’s disease, is a disease has serious consequences for dogs. Fortunately, with proper treatment, dogs diagnosed with Addison's disease are expected to have normal lifespans. Addison’s disease occurs when the adrenal glands fail to produce the hormones that they are in charge of in the body. The most important hormones […]

When you see dogs with cloudy eyes, it may be a natural part of the aging process. But cloudy eyes in dogs can also be a symptom of eye problems.

Even the most mild-mannered of dogs may turn into a fierce barker with the mail carrier or other delivery workers come around. Here's why.

When it’s warm outside, humans tend to flock to the water. Whether swimming, boating, or lounging on a raft, it’s a great way to spend a day. If you own a dog, chances are you want to include them in your fun-filled activities. But canines and water don't always mix. Here are tips on how […]

From Washington's Foxhounds to Obama's famous Portuguese Water Dogs, presidential dogs are as traditional as baseball and apple pie. Almost all of our presidents have shared the White House with a dog, and often more than one. These presidential dogs became as much a staple of the capitol as the rest of the First Family […]

Know the signs of IBD and IBS and how to diagnose and treat them. IBS is less common in dogs than IBD, but can have many different causes.

As the American Kennel Club announced, the Labrador Retriever was the most popular dog breed in the United States in 2021 — for the 31st year in a row, no less! (It usurped the Cocker Spaniel in 1991, and hasn’t let go of the No. 1 spot since.) But when looking at the most popular […]

Vestibular disease in dogs leads to impaired balance, a head tilt, and ataxia among other signs. Learn to recognize vestibular disease and how to treat it.

Although hyperthyroidism in dogs is a relatively rare disease, it can have serious consequences for a dog's health and life expectancy.

Small or large, with solidly built, wide bodies, and short coats, Bully breeds share some of the same characteristics. Meet the Bully breeds!

All AKC DNA + Health Kits include the original 201 markers for genetic identity and parentage verification purposes, as well as over 328 genetic variants for health and traits. Download a pdf of all included tests Health Tests Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS, SN) This genetic variant is associated with an inherited neurological disease characterized by […]