Is your dog anxious or fearful? Learn how to reduce dog anxiety with confidence-building, enrichment, and positive training.

Cancer is one of the most common diseases in dogs, especially seniors. Discover symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, breed risks, and prevention tips.

Can a dog be too excited to learn? Discover how arousal levels affect problem-solving, training success, and your dog's ability to focus.

Former junior handler Marilyn Dempsey discusses life after Juniors, pursuing her judging license, and giving back to the dog community.

You’re no doubt familiar with the popular and easily recognizable Doberman Pinscher. Dobermans are distinguished and powerful with a keen intellect, and you might think their size, strength, and markings make them one of a kind. But there is a like-sized, equally powerful, and similarly attractive breed you might mistake for the Doberman – the […]

Crate training is beneficial for every dog. It's important to know the common challenges. Here are tips to help your dog love their crate.

Conservation dogs work on all kinds of tasks. They can sniff for endangered wildlife, detect disease, and locate invasive species. One invasive species that they can track? The spotted lanternfly (SLF), an insect that can wreak havoc on agriculture. Spotted lanternfly detection dogs are among conservation dogs making a difference. In This Article Understanding Spotted […]

What do you do if your dog has fleas? These steps will show you how to find fleas on dogs and how to get rid of fleas on dogs.

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="All-Breed/Specialty Conflicts (September 2013 Board meeting; amended January 2016)"] If an All-Breed/Limited Breed Conformation, Performance, or Companion Event club refuses to grant permission to accommodate a Parent Club's National Specialty or a Performance or Companion event (which is limited to the Parent Club breed) when held with the National Specialty, a Parent Club regional specialty […]

We'd like to answer as many of your questions as we can before you attend, exhibit, or volunteer at AKC Meet the Breeds events! Whether you're coming as an attendee or participating as a volunteer, please find our most Frequently Asked Questions to help you get the information you need. I'm Attending AKC Meet the […]