Even if your dog isn't a big shedder, it is still important to brush and groom them regularly, but how often you groom depends on their coat.

Cephalexin is one of several antibiotics that are used to treat a range of bacterial infections in dogs and other animals, as well as in people. Cephalexin belongs to the class of antibiotics known as a first-generation cephalosporin, and it's also known as cefalexin. Brand names for cephalexin include Keflex, Biocef, and Keftab. Cephalexin for […]

A walk down the pet food aisle shows high-end (and high-priced) kibbles boasting “grain-free” formulas. We’re made to feel guilty if we feed our dogs the dreaded grain. But what’s the big deal? Grain may have gotten a really bad name from the 2007 pet-food contamination tragedy in which wheat gluten imported from China had […]

Sometimes after a marathon house cleaning, I flop down on the couch and holler, “Nobody move.” Try as I might, the floors and furniture only stay clean-clean for about five minutes. That’s life with dogs—especially rough-and-tumble mountain dogs who track all manner of gunk into the house. I may never completely achieve long lasting clean, […]

When a dog visits my home, whether a puppy or a guest, I immediately go into pool safety training mode. It goes without saying that dogs should be supervised in the pool area at all times. But there’s always the possibility that they could get into the pool area undetected. Falling in the pool could […]

Congratulations! You’ve taken the plunge and joined the exciting and sometimes chaotic world of dog ownership. By now, you’ve probably done some research and have an understanding of how to care for your new puppy. Your house is going to be the place where your dog spends the majority of their life, so it’s vitally […]

[accordion] [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 Review & FAQ’s on Conformation Judging Procedures, Policies & Guidelines […]

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 […]

Tracking Resources Tracking FAQ Tracking History Announcements for AKC Tracking Events (PDF) Trial Secretaries/Superintendents/Trial Committees A Beginners Guide To Companion Events (PDF) FSS Breeds in Companion Events Junior Handlers in Companion Events Rules and Regulations Tracking Test Manual (PDF) Training Resources VCD Links Contact Tracking Department General Sports Resources Find an Event Club Search and […]

December 10-11, 2026 Delegate Meeting Hotel Information July 2026 Delegate Standing Committee Self-Nominations Delegate Committee Self-Nomination Instruction Letter List of Delegate Committee members whose terms expire in September 2026. Delegates who were appointed to fill a vacancy on a committee following the September 2025 Delegate Committee Election are required to self-nominate and be elected to […]