Dogs can suffer periodontal disease, tooth decay, and oral problems that can be costly to treat. Learn how dog dental care at home will help.

External parasites live on the outside of a dog's body. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), many pets experience discomfort caused by external parasites, such as fleas, ticks, or mites, on their skin or in their ears at some point in their lives. In This Article Fleas Ticks Lice Mites Ear Mites Sarcoptic […]

Is your dog chewing everything even though they have their own toys? Learn how to redirect these behaviors in your dog.

Discover how the Saint Bernard evolved from a Swiss Alpine rescue dog into one of the world's most recognized breeds.

From the Emerald Isle to presidents' homes, Irish Setters are a striking breed. Learn more about the breed with these Irish Setter fun facts.

When a Foundation Stock Breed is accepted in the FSS program the clubs may designate a domestic registry or club registry for recording. Eligibility for FSS Recording The dog must be of a breed eligible for FSS Recording. The dog must be born in the United States The dog must first be registered with a […]

The Companion Events staff is pleased to encourage Junior Handlers in the sports of Obedience, Agility, Rally and Tracking. In these Companion Events, any Junior Handler up to the age of 18 is eligible to compete as a Junior. They exhibit in the regular classes and in the field along with all other exhibitors at […]

To view other Pee Wee photos click here. If you have a Pee Wee photo you would like to share, please send to: juniors@akc.org [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Procedures and Guidelines"] A Club must submit a Special Attractions Form to conduct the Pee Wee Class Special Attraction. The request must be approved by the Event Operations department. The […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2026"] September 2026 Victoria Banning - BCAT August 2026 Lilian Jorgensen - DCAT Victoria Banning - FCAT Elena Kasper - BCAT Bridget Macmillan - BCAT Calista McKee - FCAT2 July 2026 Alli Corbin - SIE Hannah Magnuson - BCAT Antionette Weiss - BCAT Lilian Jorgensen - BCAT Shaylynn Duncan - SIN Carson Wright […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is excited to announce the winners of the 2026 AKC® Fast CAT® Invitational. The event took place September 18-21, 2026 at the Sycamore Creek Family Ranch […]