There’s a long-standing belief that dogs and cats simply don’t mix. The idea is so common that it’s almost cliché. In reality, dogs don’t hate cats, though differences in instinct and communication can sometimes lead to misunderstandings. With the right approach, many dogs and cats learn not only to coexist but to form strong, positive […]

Christina Ehlers-Woelk and her All-American Dog, "Cyrus," are competing in the 2026 AKC Rally National Championship in Ohio.

If you need to transport your dog to the hospital, it can be a stressful experience. Learn how to make sure you keep them calm on safe on the way.

Puppies grow and mature quickly, often seeming to transition from baby to adolescent almost overnight. Sexual maturity is an important stage in this process, bringing physical, hormonal, and behavioral changes. Understanding when it happens and what to expect can help you support your puppy’s development, prevent unwanted litters, and make informed decisions about their care. […]

Understanding why dogs adopt certain pee postures can help you better interpret what your dog is communicating.

New World Screwworm (nationwide) – As of this writing, 32 cases of New World Screwworm (NWS, or screwworm) have been detected since the first American case was identified on June 3, 2026. NWS is a parasitic fly whose larvae burrow into the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, typically through an open wound. Typically, painful wounds and […]

Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in US Territories Palm Beach County, FL – Palm Beach County Government is introducing a comprehensive animal care ordinance that has far reaching impacts for breeders. Among the 75 pages of changes, here are some of the highlights: (1) Expand the Definition of Commercial Breeder The […]

This month we celebrated Independence Day, a time to pause and reflect on the freedoms we enjoy.  We want to take a moment to thank each of you who have taken a stand with us to protect our rights to own, breed, and exhibit our purebred dogs. In this issue, we recognize three individuals who […]

The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Program was established in 2006 to provide each AKC Member Club with an embossed AKC medallion to award on a yearly basis as an ongoing effort to celebrate its volunteer club members. This award honors those individuals who deserve special recognition that have made a difference in the Sport of […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2026"] Below you will find recording links and resources for webinars that aired in 2026. Once you click the recording link, you will be asked to enter your name and email address in order to access the recording. Webinar Topic Recording Link AKC Dog Sports: Agility Foundations Part 3 Tuesday, June 23, 2026 […]