Meet Tessa Trusner: The Family Pet Became Her Sports Partner Name: Tessa Trusner Age: 14 Grade: Eighth Hometown: Stephens City, VA Family: Sisters, Audrey and Ella; Parents, Katie and Ryan Trusner Just a few months after Molina became the Trusner family pet, it became clear that she would really be Tessa’s dog. Now the pair […]

Science has long told us that enriched environments creates animals more highly adapted to cope with higher levels of stimulation. I saw the reverse of this in a population of government bred detection dogs who had daily changes in their play pen. Their stress did not come from an environment that was too challenging, but […]

Preschool curriculum often includes a lesson about different types of homes. Like people, dogs need shelter too! As a part of a lesson on homes or on taking care of pets, use this STEM inspired activity to encourage your children to create a home for dogs. Responsible dog owners use crates in their homes to […]

AKE 10.5 1952-1973 1 linear ft in 1 box Processed by Brynn White, 2016 Click here to the view complete inventory and/or to search all AKC archival collections Click here for a printable PDF of the collection guide   The collection contains photographs, incoming correspondence, and clippings related to Pugville Kennels and Doherty's most famous […]

    Learning Objectives Students will create inequalities using two or more variables to represent relationships between quantities.   Grade Levels Grades 9-12 Common Core Standard CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.CED.A.3 Represent constraints by equations or inequalities, and by systems of equations and/or inequalities, and interpret solutions as viable or nonviable options in a modeling context.   Materials Needed […]

  Want to get involved with AKC sports and events -- but your dog is a mixed breed? No problem! Here at the AKC, we embrace all types of dogs – purebred and mixed breeds alike. Our Canine Partners program is our enrollment program for mixed breeds and other dogs not eligible for AKC Purebred Registration. When […]

Want to download some of these applications? Please go to our Downloadable Forms page. Application fees are generally not refundable. Any potential refunds to be paid are subject to a processing fee. INDIVIDUAL DOG REGISTRATION - PAPER BASIC REGISTRATION ONLY (INCLUDES PAPER APPLICATION FEE) $47.99 BASIC REGISTRATION + PEDIGREE $72.99 BASIC REGISTRATION + EXPORT PEDIGREE […]

Guira’s Bella THDD CGCA CGCU & Eileen Guiry of Dover, DE Bella, a 10-year-old Miniature Schnauzer, was a rescue dog living in the Kent County SPCA shelter when Eileen Guiry of Dover, DE, adopted her. Eileen quickly recognized that Bella had the makings of an excellent therapy dog. “When I first got Bella, she was […]

Pig Competes in Dog Obedience and Agility At the Seattle Kennel Club’s Dog Show, a different four-legged pet is hogging the spotlight. Amy, a six-month-old 45-pound mini pig made her debut in agility and obedience during demonstrations at the Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show on Saturday, March 7. Her owner, Lori Stock, had trained several dogs […]

Maine resident Deanna Wade served as a Hospice volunteer and shelter manager and noticed that residents always perked up when pets came to visit. This was especially true for people who once had pets and could no longer have them because of health or age issues. One time, Deanna and her husband, Laurence, had baby […]

“We both enjoy doing this because we like seeing how the residents light up when Max enters the facility,” Burn said.  “It provides joy to all involved in the encounters.” Steve rescued Max from the Arlington (TX) Animal Services Center in December 2009. He is a mixed breed and, according to a DNA test, he […]

There have been a lot of changes in the world since COVID-19 appeared. Every day we have to figure new ways to do lots of things differently to protect ourselves and our families. We have always had to think about how to protect ourselves from the bad guys.  We know the bad guys are always […]

Have you potty trained your puppy but they still keep peeing in the house? Here's why your puppy may be peeing, and what you can do to help fix it.

Most breeders don’t think of themselves as having much in common with retail pet stores. But many anti-breeder extremists already consider you one, and a slew of legislation now appearing in dozens of communities across the country defines just about  anyone who  breeds or sells a dog as a retail pet store.  Throughout the country, […]

Starting next year, owners who expose their pets to extreme weather in Illinois could be facing a fine or up to a year in jail. The state’s Humane Care for Animals Act was amended this week to make it illegal for owners to “expose the dog or cat in a manner that places the dog […]

Although humans have many rituals for mourning the loss of a loved one, there are no prescribed rituals for mourning the death of a pet. Some pet owners hold funerals, burials, or cremations. Others put framed photos in a place of honor or donate to a favorite animal charity. But some take things to a […]

We love our furry friends, but sometimes pet expenses can cause an unexpected dent in our wallets. Being unable to afford the cost of pet maintenance is one of the top three reasons dogs are relinquished to rescue networks, according to the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy. But like most things, a little […]

Despite or perhaps as a result of the stress and unusual health precautions Americans experienced in 2020, people focused more than ever on their pets. For the first time, pet industry sales exceeded $100 billion, according to American Pet Products Association (APPA) 2020 State of the Industry Report. This tidal wave of spending is expected […]

If you have multiple dogs in your family, or a dog and a cat, feeding time can be chaotic. In multi-pet homes, it often feels like you need a referee, with dogs pushing to get each other's food or stealing food from the cat. As a result, mealtime can be stressful for owners as well […]

As with every April Fools' Day, the internet was full of jokes, tricks, and pranks on Monday. From Halo Top's edible ice cream face mask to McDonald's milkshake dipping sauce, it seemed like every brand was pulling a prank or debuting a new, fake product. Many brands decided to pull on pet-lovers' heartstrings and feature […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an alert for the public and professionals (September 2018). The products mentioned in the warning are very popular flea and tick preventatives. Many veterinarians I spoke with regularly prescribe these products for their patients and have not been seeing cats or dogs with symptoms such as the ones […]

Have you ever known somebody who chose their pet over their partner when the relationship was on the line? It seems like the plot of a romantic comedy, but a new study shows that most of us would do the same. In fact, 80 percent of people would consider it a deal breaker if their […]

Stress that livestock experience in handling does affect your trial and livestock workability. There are ways to reduce their stress during a herding event that will give your exhibitors a better chance to qualify. Lessen visual disturbances Livestock have wide-angle vision. Side walls and visual screening will help keep your livestock calm. This keeps livestock […]

Why Does My Dog Do That? or Why Does My Handler Do That?  First AKC Spanish Water Dog Herding Titles Awarded   (2008) Vanished Trials and Faded Memories of Australian Shepherd History (2007) Raising Ducks for Herding Trials "Rocky" Earns First Master Herding Title How to Get the Most out of a Herding Clinic Attitude Scribing […]

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The AKC Board of Directors recently discussed problematic new “pet leasing” schemes in which prospective owners make hefty monthly payments for a pet, but are not given legal ownership of the pet. In response to this concerning trend, the Board has updated the AKC Canine Legislation Position Statement on Protection for Puppy Purchasers to include […]

Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in US Territories AR, Sherwood – A proposed ordinance that would lift restrictions on ownership of “pit bull” dogs in the city could be considered again at the city council meeting on July 22, 2024. AKC GR submitted a letter in support of provisions that would […]

The Weimaraner, Germany’s sleek and swift “Gray Ghost,” is beloved by hunters and pet owners alike for their friendliness, obedience, and beauty. They enjoy exercise, and plenty of it, along with lots of quality time with their humans.