Despite an extremely busy beginning of the year, the American Kennel Club Government Relations team, and you as dog lovers, have a lot of successes to celebrate. Some recent successes include: Utah House Bill 359 would have required permits and regulations for anyone who breeds and sells even one dog. After extensive discussions with the […]

From Atlanta to West Palm Beach, here are the most popular dog breeds in each city based on the 2022 rankings from the American Kennel Club.

The AKC uses registration data to collect the most popular breeds of the past year, and for the first time in history, the French Bulldog takes the #1 spot

The 2023 AKC National Agility Championship (NAC) will take place March 16 through March 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The fast-paced sport of dog agility will see plenty of dogs take to the ring to race against the clock while completing a pre-determined obstacle course. But what dog breeds will you be able to see compete […]

Agility is a fast-growing dog sport that showcases the power of the human-canine bond. As the handler directs the dog through a predetermined obstacle course, the team races against the clock to finish the agility course with as few mistakes as possible. The 2024 AKC National Agility Championship took place March 14 through 17 in […]

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

There are dog people and there are cat people — but what about those of us who love both? Can we have a cat and a dog in our household, or are they truly mortal enemies? Rest assured, dogs and cats can become the best of friends, or at least learn to peacefully coexist. If […]

For a lot of new dog owners, it can be difficult to determine how often you should bathe your puppy or adult dog. The truth is, the answer depends on a lot of factors. “How frequently a pet needs a bath greatly varies based upon their breed, lifestyle, length of coat, and how much homework […]

Showing dogs—the formal term for it is “Conformation”—is a sport. Like any football game or tennis match, dog shows have rules, too. But folks who sit on the sidelines can easily become bewildered if they don’t understand how guidelines apply to the game at hand. Whether you’re taking aim at a fastball or trotting with […]

As a dog owner, I frequently come across the 10-percent rule. It sounds simple. "Treats should not make up more than 10 percent of your dog's diet," say veterinarians everywhere. I've quoted this so many times I've lost count, but then, as I was in the middle of a training session with my dog, treat […]