Competing internationally and winning at a national breed specialty are big goals for most dog sports competitors. Junior Emma Bayonet is already there.

A combination of breed and socialization will help determine how your dog will behave. Here's why breed matters when selecting a pet.

Have you wondered how a dog show works? How does a dog win a dog show? We break down how a dog is chosen to win Best in Show.

Dogs are renowned for their ability to read humans. But a study shows that the type of breed influences their level of human communication.

Dogs both transcend history and reflect it in a colorful, meaningful way. And that epochal and tender human-animal bond springs vividly to life in Anthony Cavo's new book Love Immortal: Antique Photographs and Stories of Dogs and Their People. Picture Perfect Cavo, a longtime antiques dealer, appraiser, and collector, has been collecting photographs since he […]

The American Kennel Club met for the first time on September 17th 1884 in Philadelphia. 140 years later, we've become the trusted experts on all things dog.

The AKC Juniors program offers children ages nine to under 18 an opportunity to develop their handling skills and learn about good sportsmanship, dogs, and dog shows. Juniors are eligible to compete in Showmanship, Obedience, Agility, Rally, Tracking, Hunt Tests, Herding, Field Trials, Earthdog, Lure Coursing, Coursing Ability, and Coonhound Events. There is no minimum […]

Corgis are known for being smart, energetic, and adorable. Plus, they're practically royalty: Pembroke Welsh Corgis are a favorite of Queen Elizabeth II. But they also require some extra love and attention when it comes to exercise, training, and grooming. For tips, we talked to Anne Bowes, the owner of Heronsway Pembroke Welsh Corgis who […]

TEXT AND ILLUSTRATIONS BY RIA HÖRTER REPRINTED FROM THE CANINE CHRONICLE During war time, dogs have been used as messenger dogs, patrol dogs, guard dogs, mine dogs, Red Cross dogs or as draught dogs for the transportation of weapons, ammunition, food and medical supplies. No role at all Numerous dog books state that Greek and Roman […]

Naomi Swanson has checked one more item off of her bucket list. This past weekend, at the Miniature American Shepherd Club of the U.S.A. (MASCUSA) all-breed trials held at K9 Manners & More in Oklahoma, the amazing 11-year-old fulfilled a life’s dream of competing in an AKC Agility competition with her dog Bruiser. The difference […]