Florida lawmakers will consider two dog-related bills this week that could significantly affect dog breeding, pet sales, dog breeding, and animal regulations statewide.  Senate Bill 1004 is a consumer protection bill that seeks to add new requirements for Florida pet dealers and when financing agreements are used to purchase a pet.  Senate Bill 1356 would […]

Tomorrow (Tuesday, February 3) at 9:30am, the Virginia Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (ACNR) Committee, Companion Animal Sub-Committee will consider legislation to ban “debarking” and a bill that seeks to define a “puppy mill”. Virginia residents should use the contact information provided below to express any concerns you have with these bills today: Senate […]

Fascinating fact: Dogs have a sense of smell that’s between 10,000 and 100,000 times more acute than ours! The sport of Scent Work celebrates the joy of sniffing, and asks a dog to sniff to their heart’s content; turning your dog’s favorite activity into a rewarding game. It is a terrific sport for all kinds […]

The Philadelphia City Council Committee on Rules will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 3, on Bill 250989, a proposal that would impose a three-year moratorium on the breeding and sale of puppies in Philadelphia. You are urged to contact the members of the Rules Committee now and let them know how a three-year […]

When healthy puppies are a priority, breeders know they can’t leave it up to chance that new owners will know how to tackle every situation that comes along with adding a puppy to the family. AKC breeders work hard to choose the right home for each puppy in their litter and often provide as many […]

Disc Dog is an exciting, fast-paced, fun sport that all dogs and people can enjoy. UpDog has taken the basic game of fetch with a flying disc and expanded it into a whole bunch of fun games! Dogs of any breed, type, size or shape can play and be successful. If your dog can fetch, […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2026"] Below you will find recording links and resources for webinars that aired in 2026. Once you click the recording link, you will be asked to enter your name and email address in order to access the recording. Webinar Topic Recording Link OFA Testing and the Breeder’s Commitment to Canine Health Wednesday, January […]

The AKC leads the charge by donating millions of dollars to canine health research as well as education programs for breeders. DNA And The AKC AKC Canine Health Foundation (AKC CHF) Canine Health Information Center (CHIC)  Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)   Related Find a health screening clinic in your area Participating CHIC breeds AKC […]

Want a smarter, more empathetic, even possibly a healthier child? There are many ways kids can benefit from having a dog.

The Boston Terrier, dressed to the nines in a striking tuxedo coat of snow-white and either black, brindle, or seal (which appears black except it has a red cast when viewed in the sun or bright light), turns heads wherever it goes. This intelligent, compact, and jaunty companion has some terrier roots but isn't a […]