AKC Meet the Breeds events are a fun and educational way to spend a day with the whole family, and maybe even figure out which dog breed is right for you! If you are attending an AKC Meet the Breeds event, or are thinking about attending an event in the future, you can find out […]

2025 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL December 13 & 14, 2025 All Sporting, Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting Breeds and Junior Showmanship Competition  will be Judged on Saturday All Working, Terrier, Herding Breeds, Miscellaneous and Best in Show will be Judged on Sunday The 2025 event will showcase the top canine athletes […]

The 10th AKC National Tracking Invitational was he ld at the gorgeous Branched Oak Recreation Area in Raymond, Nebraska. The American Kennel Club sincerely appreciates the hard work, and dedication to the sport of Tracking the Nebraska Kennel Club and Cornhusker Kennel Club of Lincoln, Nebraska members showed by hosting this National Tracking Invitational. Results Saturday, September 9, 2023 Judges - Jeanne […]

How do you know if your dog has anxiety? What can you do to treat dog anxiety? We're here to explain everything you need to know.

Can dogs take Doxycycline? Here's everything you need to know about what Doxycycline is used for in dogs. Always consult your veterinarian first.

The sight of fur on your clothes and furniture is inevitable when you have a dog. Shedding is part of your dog's normal cycle of hair growth.

How do you know if your dog has a fever? Here's how to diagnose fever in dogs and how you can help with your dog's fever symptoms.

Learn more about why your dog might be throwing up white foam, what it looks like, and when it's a cause for concern and merits a trip to the vet.

The sooner diabetes in dogs is diagnosed and treatment begins, the better chance your pet has of a normal life. Here's what to look for.

Although dog walks are a great way to provide exercise and enrichment to most dogs, they can be the source of stress for others. How can you help?

Your dog's hazy pupil could be a sign of a cataract, a clouding of the eye's lens. Cataracts in dogs can affect vision, but surgery can restore their sight.

Learn how to calculate dog years into human years with this helpful chart, and find out how researchers came up with the numbers.

Sometimes the first breed that you get doesn't end up being "your breed." With an open mind, research, and often, some fate intervening, you can end up...

Over two days of breed competitions, seven dogs were crowned the winners in their group at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

In its 149th year, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has crowned its winner: Giant Schnauzer "Monty," handled by Katherine Bernadin.

Kreg Hill competes with two Australian Terriers in multiple dog sports.

The temptation to reach into our medicine cabinets to treat our pets can be dangerous. Humans and dogs react very differently to medications, which is why veterinarians caution dog owners against making independent decisions about how to medicate their animals. However, some human medications are safe for use with dogs, as long as they are […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 AKC® Fast CAT® Invitational. The event took place October 15-18, 2025 at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs - and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is thrilled to announce the winners of the third annual AKC Agility League Championship. The championship took place September 26th through September 28th at T. […]

(updated 10/21/25 ) 10/13/25 The Barbado da Terceira Club USA will serve as the AKC Parent Club to represent the Barbado da Terceira. 8/11/2025 FSS Guidelines were amended to include the below.  For complete details visit FSS Home Page Minimum of 20 unique dogs earning Certificate of Merit (CM) titles, Obedience, Rally, Agility, Tracking, Scent Work […]