Why does your dog howl when music plays? Learn what this natural behavior means and how different sounds can calm or excite your dog.

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. […]

If you want a loving, friendly, high energy dog for you and your family, look no further than the fluffy, smiley Samoyed.

What are the best dogs for running or jogging partners? We run down dogs with endurance, build, athleticism, and temperament for running.

Cheza the All-American Dog is a Trick Dog star and search and rescue dog now, but she had a difficult start before owner Laura Jackson.

Consider the Cane Corso if you're looking for a loyal, alert guardian for you and your family. Is the Cane Corso the right breed for you?

8 legislatures and the District of Columbia are in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: California – AB 1382 prohibits the sale and importation of genetically modified pets with cosmetic traits in California, except for modifications that benefit animal health or human interaction, and imposes civil penalties for violations. After passing […]

The following are highlights of the numerous bills in Congress that could impact dog owners and the wellbeing of dogs. Visit our 2026 Legislation Tracking map click on the arrow on the Region column to filter for US Federal legislation and get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues […]

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 […]

AKC Humane Fund The hallmark of the AKC Humane Fund is responsible pet ownership, by supporting programs that preserve the human-animal bond and keep pets and owners together. Its Women’s Shelters Grant provides funding to shelters that offer a safe harbor to victims of domestic abuse, along with their pets. Too often, fear for the […]