Begging is a full-time job for many dogs; there are ways to stop your dog from begging. These ideas will help your dog break the habit for Thanksgiving.

Click below to see titles and abbreviations for: Prefix Titles Suffix Titles Parent Club Titles Working Dog Titles Other Recognized Titles Other Title Lists: Titles Sorted by Sport Titles Sorted in Alphabetic Order   Prefix Titles Title Title Name AFC An Amateur Field Trial Champion title can be earned in either Beagle Field Trials, Pointing […]

If you believe your dog is suffering from symptoms of bloat, call your vet or emergency vet immediately. I hate this disease. When I first started as a vet, we gave a dog with bloat a 50-50 chance if he could walk into the hospital. Many were too weak and had to be carried in. […]

In this section you will find information related to each AKC Delegate Meeting. December 12-13, 2024 Delegate Meeting Delegate Meeting Agenda Vote on the proposed amendment to Chapter 16, Section 2 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows Read on the the proposed amendment to Chapter 11, Section 8-A of the Rules Applying to Dog […]

December 12-13, 2024 Delegate Meeting Delegate Meeting Agenda Vote on the proposed amendment to Chapter 16, Section 2 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows Read on the the proposed amendment to Chapter 11, Section 8-A of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows To be read/voted on as one amendment: Chapter 11 , Section 8 […]

The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panels for the 2024 National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The […]

The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2024 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 2024. The 2024 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]

The AKC currently registers 201 dog breeds. The chart below lists all AKC recognized breeds and the year they first became registrable with the AKC.  (last updated 11/20/24) DATE – BREED 1878 – Pointer  1878 – Retriever (Chesapeake Bay)  1878 – Spaniel (Clumber)  1878 – Spaniel (Cocker)  1878 – Setter (English)  1878 – Setter (Gordon)  […]

[caption id="attachment_197397" align="aligncenter" width="438"] Shih Tzu "Comet" Wins Best in Show at 2023 AKC National Championship[/caption] Press Releases: 2024 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Members Of The Media, Click Here To Apply For Press Credentials"] Members Of The Media, Click Here To Apply For Press Credentials [/accordion_panel] [accordion] [accordion_panel title="2024 Breeder […]

Selegiline is a medication that acts on dopamine in a dog's brain. It is used to easy symptoms of cognitive dysfunction syndrome and Cushing's disease.