Ask AKC  All dog owners need expert advice from time to time to meet the challenges of caring for their canines. The American Kennel Club aims to provide you and your purebred dog with the help you asked for. Dear AKC: I have a new Bulldog I rescued from a shelter about two months ago. […]

Wondering how to groom a Labrador Retriever? Labs will need some basic care. Count on regular brushing, a bath, nail trims, oral care, and ear cleaning.

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy: 20 Steps for Success The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program focuses on all the things every puppy and owner need to have a great start together. STAR stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner and in six weeks of STAR puppy classes, puppies and dogs learn the following behaviors and skills: […]

1. How old were you when you started showing in AKC events? What got you started?  Was this a family affair? Did you compete in any events other than showmanship?   I started showing dogs when I was 12 years old. My family has a long history of being involved in equestrian sports. Both of my […]

What’s up With the Poodle Club of America Juniors? Well…They are up to learning and achieving and experiencing and forming great friendships with poodles in tow! This year at PCA there were 9 entries in Conformation as well as 2 entries in Obedience and Agility.  Congratulations to EVERY Junior who was able to attend, experience […]

The AKC has approved title recognition for the "Certificate of Conformation Assessment" (CCA) title  for those breeds whose parent club has made the request. The purpose of the CCA is to provide education to owners on proper breed conformation. It is a non-competitive, one-on-one evaluation where dogs are assessed against the standard, not against each […]

Keeping your best friend happy and healthy. We cherish our dogs as valued family members. As responsible dog owners we need to keep our dogs healthy, give them lots of love and socialization and do what's best for them. Breeds Find the AKC breed that best fits your lifestyle. More Register Your Dog Registration helps […]

While the benefits of pet ownership far outweigh the costs, every responsible dog owner knows that along with love and companionship comes financial responsibility. An online survey of more than 1,000 visitors to www.akc.org determined what responsible owners can expect to pony-up for their pooch:  One-time costs such as a crate, spaying/neutering or emergency vet […]

Jonah Moffitt THD CGCA is a certified therapy dog, pictured above, and so he is very accustomed to being petted by many people, as well as handled for examinations as he must be well-groomed and healthy to maintain his therapy dog status. Five-year-old Jonah is a member of the AKC Canine Partners program and holds […]

Janie Semprevivo, owner of mixed-breed dog Tey-ha, tells how to give your dogs the ultimate vacation. Before rescuing Tey-ha in February of 2009, I never really went on any vacations as I own my own grooming salon that keeps me busy year-round. But Tey-ha changed my life.  Now we go to Camp Gone to the […]