In our modern digital age, we often turn to the Internet for things we don't know the answer to. And this of course, includes all our dog-related questions! As any dog owner knows, sometimes your dog is doing something, like watching TV, and you want to know why it is that he does that. So […]

On the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina wreaking havoc in the southeastern United States, Seattle Times journalist Ranny Green reflects on his time in Louisiana on assignment with Noah's Wish, an organization that helps animals affected by natural disasters. Read Ranny's diary of his trip below, which originally ran in The Seattle Times in 2005. -- […]

Don’t let that introductory Pumi persona fool you! That’s one of the cautions surrounding the American Kennel Club’s newest recognized breed, which numbers only about 350 in the United States. “People tell me all the time – your Pumis look so adorable, like stuffed animals, koalas or even Ewoks,” says Karen Beattie Massey, of Issaquah, […]

The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Royal Canin are pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2016 National Championship to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2016. The 2016 event will showcase the top national and international dogs and will also […]

AKC Breeder of Merit Oksana Fagenboym, of Rock ’n Rolla Poodles, was born in Ukraine and has lived with dogs all her life. As a little girl, she picked up puppies and kittens from the street and brought them home. Unfortunately, her family could not keep them because they lived in a hostel. So, they […]

We bet you want to shower your new pup with gifts, so why resist temptation? Choose from our 10 great gifts for puppies! There are ideas for the dog lovers on your list, too. Personalized Puppy Pack A gift for you and your new pup, the Puppy Pack has toys and treats he'll love, his […]

Many dogs hate their names because their owners always use their names as part of a verbal correction. Make sure your dog likes its name. Here is a fun game to play to increase the positive association. They constantly hear: “Rover, No!” “Rover, Down!;” “Rover, Quiet!” The list goes on and on. It might be […]

There are cat people; there are dog people. Well, guess what? States divide along those same furry lines. The majority of Americans love their pets — 68 percent of U.S. households have one. So do you live in a dog state or a cat state? Which beloved domestic animal reigns supreme by state? To find […]

AKC RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP DAYS RETURNS FOR ITS 15TH YEAR: HOST AN EVENT!

The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17, 2017. The 2017 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes […]