It's easy to panic when you see something on your dog's eye, especially if it's a large pink or reddish bump, which could be cherry eye in dogs.

Grooming your dog is always important, but fall is a good time to focus on your dog's post-summer coat, skin, and paw grooming needs as temperatures drop.

Those small, sturdy dogs with their regal bearing and long, gorgeous coats are adorable. But have you ever wondered which breed you're admiring? The Shih Tzu (pronounced "sheed-zoo" or "sheet-su") or the Lhasa Apso? To the untrained eye, it can be hard to tell these two dogs apart, especially in full coat. But in fact, […]

The world of dog shows, or conformation, has a unique set of language and terminology. Learn what some of the words you hear at dog shows actually mean.

Spring is here, and warm weather can bring about hazards and new behaviors. Learn what to look for and how to prepare your dog.

Sunquest Hidden Treasure, a Pekingese known as "Digger" triumphed over 1,756 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC® Royal Canin National...

These champion show dogs took the top prize in conformation at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin.

AKC Meet the Breeds events are a fun and educational way to spend a day with the whole family, and maybe even figure out which dog breed is right for you! If you are attending an AKC Meet the Breeds event, or are thinking about attending an event in the future, you can find out […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="News"] AKC Educational Requirements Policy and Recommendations Basset Fauve de Bretagne & Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka to join Hound & Toy Groups Effective, January 1, 2026 Teddy Roosevelt Terrier to join Terrier Group Effective, December 31, 2025 [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rules, Policies & Procedures"] Judging Approval Process - effective January 1, 2018, amended […]

AKC Group Standards Download AKC approved breed standards by complete group for use on any portable electronic device. Sporting Hound Working Terrier Toy Non-Sporting Herding Misc. Judges Study Guide No single written guide is ever comprehensive enough to be the only learning tool utilized in preparation for judging a new breed. We urge you to […]