Are you thinking about bringing a Pomeranian into your home? Learn more about the breed, their needs, and if they're a good fit for your family.

If you have a dog, chances are you have a lot of dog hair in your car. Here's how to clean your vehicle to remove excess hair and keep your vehicle clean.

Ever wonder what goes on at a dog agility competition? We've made a beginner's guide — including a breakdown of the obstacles!

Here’s a newcomer’s guide to the basics of watching a dog obedience competition — including a breakdown of classes and scoring. 

Probiotics are healthy bacteria that can bolster your dog's immune system and digestion. Consider their stage of life when choosing one.

Whether you live in an area of the country where earthquakes are common, or you are somewhere where earthquakes are more rare it's important to make...

If you're looking to improve your fitness, consider getting your dog involved! Getting fit is more fun when you exercise your pet, too.

When competing at the 2025 AKC Diving Dogs Premier Cup Sarah Maleski wants to enjoy every second on the dock with 9-year-old Australian Shepherd 'Freyja.'

Glucosamine, a naturally occurring compound, is one of the more popular over-the-counter arthritis and joint pain remedies for dogs.

Learn how to identify arthritis in dogs, obtain a diagnosis from a veterinarian, and explore the various techniques to manage and treat the disease.

Phenobarbital is a typically used in dogs with seizures. Learn more about when it's used, when your vet will prescribe it, how it's administered, and more.

You may love peaches, but can dogs eat peaches? Here's what to know before you feed your dog any part of this yummy fruit.

You don't want anything bad to happen to your dog, but unfortunately, emergencies are a part of life. Therefore, it's important to be prepared with a fully stocked first aid kit and detailed emergency plan. That will help you stay calm in the event of an emergency and provide the best dog first aid care. […]

American Foxhound "Dooley" is one of the oldest dogs and rarest breeds to compete at the 2025 AKC RACH Invitational.

Make your annual cleaning ritual dog-friendly by adding these dog-specific tasks to your checklist. Remember to always use pet-safe cleaning products!

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

Worms like roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms can be dangerous to your dog. Learn more about preventing worms plus diagnosis and treatment tips.

Does your dog produce an excessive amount of drool? It could be perfectly normal for the type of breed or it could be a sign of something more serious.

Does your dog have hair or fur? A master groomer discusses why it's important to know the difference and best grooming practices for each coat type.

Why do dogs like belly rubs? Here's the reason your dog might enjoy having their stomach touched: and why it's also OK if they don't.

Luring is a popular and easy way to teach dogs a variety of behaviors, but when it's time to fade the lure, here's how to do it.

Abbey, the only French Bulldog competing at the 2025 AKC RACH Invitational, is a powerhouse in rally and agility challenging the expectations of her breed.

Rocco, a Siberian Husky, goes once a month to meet Richard Orea of Homeboy Puppy Fades Pet Grooming Salon for a clean start.

The AKC Agility Invitational is coming to your screens on ESPN2! Tune in to see the top 5 dogs of each breed compete to determine the fastest, cleanest run.

Discover the fascinating history of the Basset Hound, from its origins in France to its rise as a beloved companion.

The moment a volunteer with a therapy dog walks into a room, you can instantly feel a change in mood. All eyes focus on them, as smiles spread across everyone’s faces. Therapy dogs are NOT service dogs. Service dogs are dogs who are specifically trained to perform a task or tasks to assist a person […]

  The Confident Puppy [accordion] [accordion_panel title="The Confident Puppy (courses)"] Module 1: An Introduction to the Confident Puppy Program Module 2: Choosing the Right Puppy Module 3: Key Training Principles Module 4: Environmental Stability and Socialization Module 5: Introduction to Scent Work Module 6: Reward Engagement and Search Module 7: Fun Fitness and Assessment [/accordion_panel] […]

Keep up with the current standings for AKC Agility League teams and individual dogs. Rankings are listed by division/skill level. Breed rankings show the top dogs of each breed by division/skill level. If you are not on a League team and want to get involved in the action, you can form a team with your […]

Limited Registration means that the dog is registered but no litters produced by that dog are eligible for registration. Chapter 3, Section 4A of the AKC's Rules Applying to Registration and Discipline states the following: "may be requested for a dog when application for individual registration of the dog is submitted, provided the application, together […]

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 […]