The biggest Conformation event of the year is here, and the results are out! See the group winners of the 2024 AKC National Championship.

From a German Multipurpose Farm Dog to the Most Popular Schnauzer, learn more about this dog breed with Miniature Schnauzer history.

Therapy dog 'Dime' is the first Poodle to earn a Master National Hunter Title. Read more about this talented, well-rounded senior dog.

Double coats that are not maintained correctly can become tangled, irritate a dog's skin, and spread hair all over you and your house.

Hepatitis in dogs relates to liver inflammation. Learn about the range of causes, severity, and symptoms. Early detection offers a more positive prognosis.

The Skye seems to be the limit for the versatility of 4-year-old Lacey (GCH CH Gleanntan Sure Good Solace BN CGCA TKI) when it comes to American Kennel...

The Bull Terrier has come a long way since its less-than glamorous origins. There's more to the goofy, sweet breed than meets the eye.

The Washington Puget Sound area's Grief Support Dogs is a place where widowed people can talk about their experiences as widowed people. But dog sports brought them together.

Puppies are wonderful, but the job of raising one isn’t for everyone. Placing adult dogs can be a good option, enabling breeders to move along with their breeding programs while making a dog and someone seeking a canine companion very happy. Though it’s hard to say goodbye to their puppies, breeders expect to place them […]

Dogs that don't listen or obey are called stubborn dogs, but there are often simpler reasons for their behavior such as confusion or distractions.

The Miniature Bull Terrier packs mirth and mischief into its 10 to 14-inch body. Not to be confused with the Bull Terrier, a separate breed.

The following are the group designations that AKC breeds have been assigned. There are currently 202 breeds and 9 breeds with 21 varieties.  The varieties are by size, color or group.   The varieties are marked by **(Revised 1/01/25) [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Sporting Group – 33 breeds"] Sporting Group Naturally active and alert, Sporting dogs make likeable, […]

We have 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! AGILITY Master Agility Champion (MACH) MACH Viking Conqueror Of My Heart FDC MXB MJB owned by Carol Brown of Hailey, ID In December 2019, a […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2024"] AKC Detection Dog Task Force Hosts National Conference to Address Shortage of U.S. Bred and Raised Detection Dogs August 2024 Explosives detection dogs play a crucial role in U.S. safety and security at home and abroad, but unlike other vital national security tools, the United States is importing approximately 85-90% of its […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world's largest purebred dog registry and a leading advocate for dogs, wishes to acknowledge those individuals who have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports over an extended period. The commitment to preserve, protect, and improve a breed represents the very essence of […]

Sandi Lyon was presented with the 2024 AKC Breeder of the Year award for Margaux Bouviers at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 14, 2024.  The annual award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicate their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality […]

The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize extraordinary breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2024 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “It is our pleasure to honor this array of esteemed breeders,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and CEO. “These individuals have made important […]

The AKC® National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a grand total of 5,637 dogs that will compete for the title of America’s National Champion on December 14 and 15, 2024 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, 1,756 puppies and juniors will vie for Puppy/Junior of the Year in the AKC/Royal […]

On October 22, the Ojai City Council voted 4-1 to adopt a first-in-the-nation law that prohibits the breeding of dogs and cats with “congenital anatomical features” that are likely to cause the animal or its offspring to suffer pain, deformity, or difficult expressing natural behaviors, difficulty breathing, difficultly with physical exertion or exercise, or difficulty […]

A proposed ordinance that would have lifted restrictions on ownership of “pit bull” dogs in Sherwood, Arkansas, has been withdrawn. As a result of this action, Sherwood’s animal ordinance continues to prohibit the ownership of: Pit Bull Terriers Staffordshire Bull Terriers American Pit Bull Terriers American Staffordshire Terriers American Bull Dogs Mixed breed dogs with […]