Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2017 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. California —AB 485 seeks to require all dogs, cats, and rabbits offered for retail sale in California to be obtained solely from […]

Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2017 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. California —AB 485 seeks to require all dogs, cats, and rabbits offered for retail sale in California to be obtained solely from […]

The AKC Agility League hosted its first-ever Championship event on September 2-4, 2023 at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, Missouri. Winners were crowed in...

Two‑time UpDog Freestyle Champion Bonnie Scott and her dog Kiddo bring high‑energy teamwork and joy to the AKC UpDog Invitational.

Scent games are a great way to keep your dog stimulated indoors and channel their sniffing instincts. Games also help prepare for sports like Scent Work.

When you think of dog shows what most people picture is the sport of Conformation. Handlers make Confirmation look easy, but there's training involved.

For Dogtor Loki, comforting people comes naturally. Whenever she sees someone who needs emotional TLC, she goes into “parking mode.” “She’ll walk up and then kind of back herself, like a truck, and sit on your feet and give her back to you,” says Caroline Benzel, 32, a student at the University of Maryland School […]

Puppies seem to grow up so fast. Many puppy-owners are left wondering "when does my puppy finish growing?" Here's what you need to know about puppy growth.

City dogs need exercise and stimulation, just like their suburban and country counterparts. Sports like rally, treibball, and dog parkour are creative and fun forms of urban fitness. Even mushing through Manhattan can be accomplished with the right equipment and attitude. For a fulfilling life, a dog must have a yard, green grass, and room […]

Communicating the AKC mission to the public is one of our most important goals as an organization. Our leadership and staff are dedicated to sharing our message about purebred dogs, the work and expertise of the AKC, and responsible dog ownership as broadly as possible on a daily basis. Last year, the Communications department generated […]