At only 10 years old, Addie Weger from Cameron, North Carolina is already a breeder, owner, and handler. Weger, who shows two Swedish Vallhunds – CH Hightower Au Reult Alva Elora “Eevee'' and Au Reult SD Maplewoof Master of Disaster “Valkyrie” – inspires other junior handlers to get involved and stay involved in dog sports […]

Purebred dogs are symbols of the people and places that brought them into being. Every year, they're celebrated on National Purebred Dog Day.

Pet owners should know the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for elbow dysplasia in dogs. Here's what to look for in your dog.

Livestock guardian dogs are known for their impressive strength and size. After all, they need to intimidate predators to protect their charges. But these dogs can also be loving family pets. The Kuvasz (KOO-vahz) and the Great Pyrenees are two breeds that do both jobs quite well, but can you tell them apart? Members of the Working Group, they are […]

When a pup’s age is still counted in weeks, he’d be lucky to get much farther than the front door. But in 1954, a 6-week-old black and tan pup from the sub­ urbs of Sydney made a 7,500-mile journey on Qantas Empire Airways to his new home in La Crescenta, California. His name was Sir […]

The Harrier's history is rooted in the English indulgence of pursuing hare and the dog on which the sport and breed were founded.

When we bring a dog into our family, most of us imagine that we will have that dog for the rest of the dog's life. While this is the ideal, it isn't always the reality. If your life circumstances change and you're no longer able to care for your dog, there are ethical ways to […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC) is excited to bring more new features online to help our valuable customers. Online Duplicates will allow you to order a duplicate litter kit, dog registration application or AKC certificate in a few quick, easy, and secure steps from the comfort of your living room!   To ensure the security […]

As the temperatures continue to rise, so does the AKC Government Relations team’s outreach across the nation, including partnering with you to advocate at state legislatures and providing new materials that enable you to be more effective in communicating on the federal, state, and local levels. With multiple federal measures advancing, we often hear from […]

News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Alabama – House Bill 485, among other provisions, would have allowed a dog to be confiscated without court authorization if suspected of harassing, harming, or killing livestock. Minor amendments were adopted in committee, and AKC GR advocated for […]