Meghann and Calan Terrien compete with their Chinese Crested and English Toy Spaniels in the 2025 Morris & Essex Dog Show three days before their wedding.

If you want to include potty pads in your puppy’s housetraining routine, read on for tips on how to potty train a puppy on pads.

Does your dog have a rash on his belly? Here's what could be causing it and what you can do to treat a dog belly rash.

Learn about the signs and management options for megaesophagus in dogs, an esophageal condition that causes regurgitation and associated complications.

Puppies explore the world through their mouths, so they'll chew anything they can sink their teeth into. By providing them with toys that indulge their teething instincts, you're more likely to spare your shoes and socks from destruction

As the second-longest continuously run sporting event in the United States, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina® Pro Plan® has been around even longer than the AKC. Over the last 150 years, the show has seen new breeds, growing entry numbers, and multiple different venues. Learn more about this dog show with […]

Here are the AKC's top 10 most popular dog breeds in the 1940s. They range in size, form, function, and groups, among other categories.

The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to recognize its affiliated dog clubs which have been holding AKC events for over 100 years and are an essential part of the sport of dogs. Airedale Terrier Club of America Japanese Chin Club of America Airedale Terrier Club of New England Kennel Club of Buffalo American Chesapeake […]

This page is used to announce the cancellation of Conformation, Obedience, and AKC Rally events. If a club reschedules their event, the original event date will be listed as cancelled on this page. Please use the AKC Event Search & Results tool to search for scheduled (and rescheduled) events. Reported cancellations or delays: Conformation, Obedience, […]

“Try not to have a good time... this is supposed to be educational.” - Charles Schulz, famous cartoonist and creator of Peanuts (Snoopy is our favorite, of course!) You’ll probably be tempted to quote Charles Schulz when you introduce your child to Junior Showmanship. These events are packed with learning opportunities -- but they’re super […]