New York, NY –The American Kennel Club® and Cat Fanciers’ Association® are pleased to announce the results of the Meet the Breeds™ Art Contest. "Best in Show – Overall" and "Best in Show – Dog" were awarded to Alyssa, a 16-year– old 9th grader from Trumbull High School in Trumbull, CT. Alyssa’s portrait of a […]

While many of the dog breeds we know and enjoy today originated in other countries, there are a number of AKC registered breeds which were developed on American soil, and each has its own unique history and heritage: Alaskan Malamute - The Alaskan Malamute, one of the oldest Arctic sled dogs, was named after the […]

Going for a run with your dog can be a great way to bond and get some exercise in daily. However, there are some precautionary measures you should take to ensure that your pup is doing so safely. Before having your pup join you on your morning run, make sure you’ve received approval from your […]

Game of Thrones may be over, but dogs and dog lovers around the world are still feeling the show's repercussions. For eight years, more than 30 million viewers watched dire wolves protect the Stark family. For many viewers, Ghost, Summer, Nymeria and pack's intelligence, fierce loyalty, and imposing stature were more than entertaining: it inspired them […]

The Siberian Husky is described as mischievous, loyal, and outgoing, and those who love them would certainly agree. If you have one of these dogs at home, you know these ten things to be true. 1. Educating people about the difference between your dog and a wolf. No sir, I am not walking a wolf. 2. […]

Calling all puppy lovers! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is excited to announce the newest group of puppies for its “AKC Puppy Pack,” which will feature three puppies training for work that will transform the lives of their human companions - what’s better than that? The AKC will follow the endearing stories of all eight […]

Like toddlers, dogs can be difficult to keep out of your bed. Many dogs desire physical proximity to their owners at all possible times. Plenty of pup owners consider the feeling mutual, so many end up allowing their dogs in the bed to sleep at night. Not everybody agrees, namely those who feel dogs should […]

There just seems to be no stopping the Labrador Retriever! For a record 29th year (2019), the versatile sporting breed reigns supreme on the American Kennel Club registry list, a run like no other breed has seen in the record books. Changes in the top ten Little changed in the top ten standings from 2018. Following […]

If you and your dog are adventurous and fit, and your dog loves to run, then the up and coming sport of bikejoring might be a good fit. Already well-established in Europe, dog-powered mountain biking is growing in popularity in the U.S too. In its infancy, sled dog racers created bikejoring. It was an ideal […]

The only thing better than 1,300 dogs? 1,300 puppies. Nearly 1,300 puppies and junior dogs ages six months to 18 months competed for AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy of the Year on Friday, December 14. Only one came out on top. Aperture I Think I'M Going To Like It Here, a Whippet known as “Lizzie," was […]