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 AKC Agility League’s winter season. The AKC Agility League recently concluded its 12th season of competition and honored […]

The French Bulldog continues to warm hearts in the United States! 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, announced this morning that the beloved French Bulldog is America’s most popular breed for the […]

Your dog may love you but they also have a fear of new people. Here's how to help your dog's fear of strangers for a better public experience.

The American Kennel Club has released registration statistics for 2025. Who will be crowned the most popular breed?

Hyperkeratosis refers to the overproduction of keratin, the protein that makes up a dog's hair, skin, and nails. Learn about the condition.

The American Kennel Club is the world's largest registry of purebred dogs, and uses these statistics to rank the most popular breeds — and the rarest breeds. The numbers are in: these are the rarest dog breeds according to AKC registration statistics. In 2025, 202 total breeds were counted in the registration statistics. In 2026, […]

An estimated 20 percent of dogs have some form of ear disease. Here are the symptoms and treatment for dog ear infections.

It may seem like a bad behavior, but leash biting is often a symptom of a dog being frustrated. But with training, it can be prevented or eliminated.

It's very important for your dog to have a reliable recall (meaning that when you ask them to come to you, they enthusiastically respond most of the time). Here's how to train a reliable recall or improve your dog's recall.

Teaching your dog to ring a bell to go outside is a great trick and very helpful for house-training. Here's how to do it from our dog training experts.

Emotional self-control, also known as impulse control, is something most dogs need to be taught. Here's how to teach your dog self-control.

Rather than struggling at doorways, teach your dog to wait for permission to pass through. Here's how to teach your dog to wait at doorways.

Like the humans who care for them, older dogs are not exempt from gaining weight. Here's how to prevent canine obesity in senior dogs.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's medium-long luscious coat and silky, feathery ears signal royalty. Here's how to groom a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Have you seen the TikTok dog painting challenge where dogs use their tongues to paint? Learn how to teach your dog to paint and enjoy their masterpiece!

The benefits of having a dog are rooted in scientific facts. Learn about how dog ownership can benefit your health and social life.

After confirming that your dog is healthy, the following tips can help you prevent and clean tear stains from your dog's face.

If your dog smells like a can of anchovies, you may suspect something fishy with their health — and your suspicions may be right on the nose. While it's possible your dog may have rolled in something foul, a recurring pungent odor could indicate an underlying medical issue. In This Article Why Dogs Develop a […]

AKC National Agility Championship Champion Teams 2026 - Temecula, CA AKC National Agility Champions 08" - MACH Welly MXB MJS XF T2B CGC, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi known as Welly, handled by Peter Wirth of Longmont, CO 12" - MACH6 Safranne's Have No Fear MXS2 PAD MJG2 PJS NF, a Poodle known as Skye, handled […]

The following breeders have met the requirements for the Breed and Levels recorded at the time of the application. The American Kennel Club is pleased to recognize these breeders for their contribution to the sport and maintaining the tenets of the Breeder of Merit program. (current as of  3/12/26, last updated 3/13/26) [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Platinum"] […]