Congratulations 2018 NLCC winners! November 11, 2018 Weirsdale, FL Best of Breed Winners: Afghan Hound - DC Kominek’s Narcissa SC Basenji – GCH DC Borassus Hot.Cool.Yours. SC CA Cirneco dell’Etna – CH Via2 For The Dough D’Lea Greyhound – DC Windrock Batoutahellius MC LCX Ibizan Hound – DC Abbaio Mighty Aphrodite SC Rhodesian Ridgeback – […]

Congratulations 2019 NLCC winners! December 30, 2019 Limestone, TN Best of Breed Winners: FC Kominek's Lucius SC LCX Afghan Hound   M Terry Kel Simoon Ramisi 'N Sambala RN SC CA BCAT CGC Azawakh     M BISBEE Zoiboyz Lolita CGC TKN Borzoi     L Pocurull/K Thompson FC Oquirrh Sunfleet Sapphire SC CA BCAT Greyhound     F Burnham DC Fusion's Jessica Rabbit FDC MC LCX3 TKN Ibizan Hound     K Radke FC Hallam Mia Lucy Lightfoot Al Bakhu SC Pharaoh Hound     T Haig/D Carota GCH DC […]

Congratulations 2021 NLCC winners! October 31, 2021 Muncie, IN Best of Breed Winners: FC Kominek’s Freya MC LCX2 Afghan Hound E Kominek/S Kominek FC Kel Simoon Ramisi ‘N Sambala RN SC CA BCAT CGC Azawakh M Bisbee FC Annandael & Lia Faille’s Dark Matter SC CA Basenji L Frazer/M Hogan/D Johnston NFC FC Oxota Storm […]

"Primitive," "aboriginal," "village," and "landrace" are a few of the terms archaeologists use to describe the world's oldest canine breeds. But what does it mean if a dog breed is primitive?

Every year, the AKC publishes its list of breed rankings by popularity, based on registration statistics. 2022, the top 10 least popular breeds were: Pyrenean Shepherds (No. 190) Cesky Terriers (No. 191) Sussex Spaniels (No. 192) Harriers (No. 193) Azawakhs (No. 194) Belgian Laekenois (No. 195) American Foxhounds (No. 196) Sloughis (No. 197) Norwegian Lundehunds […]

We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! Agility Congratulations to these dogs who have added more MACH titles to their […]

The AKC uses registration data to collect the most popular breeds of the past year, and for the first time in history, the French Bulldog takes the #1 spot

When it comes to love, dogs offer all of the devotion with none of the guile. They won't sign up for a secret dating profile or see another owner behind your back. And that flirtation with the pet sitter … well, it's harmless. After all, there's a reason dogs have a reputation for being faithful […]

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

Finding the right dog match for you from 201 breeds can be daunting. That's one of the best reasons to attend AKC Meet the Breeds!