The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior […]

The Connecticut General Assembly has placed Amended SB 1386, concerning dog breed insurance underwriting and service dogs on the Senate calendar for a vote.  The American Kennel Club (AKC) strongly encourages Connecticut residents to contact your state Senator and request they vote “yes”. HISTORY: Insurance companies have long been reluctant to offer homeowners’ or renters’ […]

Learn about osteosarcoma in dogs, including signs of this bone cancer, how veterinarians diagnose it, and the treatment options and prognosis.

Based on American Kennel Club registration statistics, we rank the most popular dog breeds in America each year. The French Bulldog takes the No. 1 spot!

The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 25th AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, 2025. The 2025 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]

Thirteen years ago, Ron Godshall and Heather Eckenrode entered agility class as newbies to the sport. Things have changed, but he's still active at 78.

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2025"] Save the Date: AKC Patriotic Puppy Program Regional Seminar, May 17 – 18, Forsyth, GA The AKC Patriotic Puppy Program (PPP) is coming to Georgia! The next In Person Regional Seminar will take place on Saturday, May 17th & Sunday, May 18th in Forsyth, GA.  This unique dog training event will take […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Gina M. DiNardo as AKC President and CEO, effective April 1, 2025. DiNardo will step into this leadership role following Dennis Sprung, ensuring a seamless transition as the organization continues its mission to advocate for purebred dogs and responsible dog […]

The many causes of nosebleeds in dogs vary from benign to life-threatening. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of dog nose bleeds.

'Samara' the Pyrenean Mastiff Outshines as a Guardian and Therapy Dog

As flames ricocheted throughout the Altadena, California community, Irish Water Spaniel breeder Florence Blecher knew she needed to act.

GCHG CH Hearthmore's Wintergreen Mountain RI CGC TKN FITB, a Giant Schnauzer known as “Monty” triumphed over more than 5,600 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize when they were awarded Best in Show at the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 14-15, 2024 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, […]

The 18th annual AKC Agility Invitational, Presented by YuMOVE saw some of the most agile dogs in the country. The competition aired on ESPN2 on Sunday,...

The following are the group designations that AKC breeds have been assigned. There are currently 202 breeds and 9 breeds with 21 varieties.  The varieties are by size, color or group.   The varieties are marked by **(Revised 1/01/25) [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Sporting Group – 33 breeds"] Sporting Group Naturally active and alert, Sporting dogs make likeable, […]

The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall entry of 139 dogs this past weekend at the first AKC RACH Invitational. Competitions were held December 12-13, 2024, in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The winners: AKC RACH Invitational […]

OVERALL WINNER Christina Jones & Chloe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9ZZg7hu1Nk   FINALISTS Terri Fookes & Keiki https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAcDwiz04pw Lisa Rickards & Java https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbK8EUym1hI   25 ADDITIONAL OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES Heidi Armstrong & Cheza (All American Dogs) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR_9Z3gezLQ Katja Brown & Nemo (All American Dogs) https://youtu.be/8m9ddCqDL7c?feature=shared Leslie Fields & Cash (All American Dogs) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A77tkTaA1hs Candy Konieczny & Castiel (All American Dogs) […]

Chinese Crested "Kiss" and Zelda Casanova are looking forward to showing how smart and driven the breed can be when competing in the AKC Obedience Classic.

Nystagmus in dogs is an eye condition. It may appear as flickering eye movements, your dog tilting their head to one side, or losing their balance easily.

When you already have a cozy bed for your pup, you might ask if dogs need blankets. Learn why dog blankets can be beneficial and how to choose one.

Hepatitis in dogs relates to liver inflammation. Learn about the range of causes, severity, and symptoms. Early detection offers a more positive prognosis.