Find dog breeds that get along with cats. Explore top choices for multi-pet homes and tips for smoother introductions.

When your dog is wet from a bath, swimming, or from walking outside in the rain or snow it's important to dry them thoroughly. Drying your dog can help...

Adding a new puppy to the family can be a fun and memorable experience. But not all members of your household might share your enthusiasm. Perhaps you have a senior dog at home with different needs from a younger dog. Plus, some dogs are considered a senior at 6 years old, while smaller breeds, like […]

The American Kennel Club is the world's largest registry of purebred dogs, and uses these statistics to rank the most popular breeds — and the rarest breeds. The numbers are in: these are the rarest dog breeds according to AKC registration statistics. In 2025, 202 total breeds were counted in the registration statistics. In 2026, […]

What are the common causes of dog limping, and when should you take your limping dog to the vet? Learn what to look for and what to do.

When a dog's behavior doesn't match the situation, it's known as displacement behavior. Learn how to spot it and what it means for your dog's emotions.

Finding out your dog has cancer can feel devastating. Thankfully, advances in the field of veterinary oncology mean that multiple treatment options are available. In many cases, these can help to extend and improve your dog's life. Among these treatment options is radiation therapy for dogs. Radiation therapy can be used on its own. It […]

If your dog is lost, the first 48 hours are crucial to finding them. Here's a step-by-step guide on what to do if your dog is lost.

An estimated 20 percent of dogs have some form of ear disease. Here are the symptoms and treatment for dog ear infections.

Need new ways to get moving with your dog? Explore 11 fun activities that boost fitness and bonding, indoors or out

You may have heard of a "breed standard" in relation to purebred dogs. But what does it mean? It's not just for conformation dog shows. Learn more!

Processing grief over a dog's death can be incredibly difficult. Here are some ways to seek support and cope with the loss while remembering a beloved pet.

Ever heard the word spitz to describe a dog? Learn about these fascinating breeds, which are characterized by their wolf-like appearance.

Friday, April 17, 2026 South Carolina Senate Bill 720, the South Carolina Humane Dog Breeding Act, has been scheduled for a hearing on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. SB 720 seeks to establish state oversight of professional dog breeders, which the bill defines as a person who possesses ten or more intact adult female dogs for breeding and […]

The 2026 session of the Georgia General Assembly adjourned after considering a range of measures impacting dog owners, breeders, and animal welfare stakeholders. The American Kennel Club Government Relations (AKC GR) team remained actively engaged throughout the session, by working with state and local partners to advocate for responsible dog ownership policies and balanced, workable […]

  [accordion] [accordion_panel title="2026"] The AKC Detection Dog Task Force invites you to join an upcoming webinar: Comparing Multiple Approaches to the Breeding and Training of Detection Dogs. Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026 Time: 7:30 PM (ET) Duration: Approximately 1 hour Industry experts with diverse backgrounds will compare and contrast their approaches to breeding and […]

37 legislatures and the District of Columbia are in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: California – AB 2344 standardizes and strengthens due process protections for dog owners in California facing proceedings to declare their dogs potentially dangerous or vicious, raising the evidentiary standard and mandating uniform notification and […]

Spring signals a very busy season for dog competitors and exhibitors.  With more sunshine and warmer weather throughout the country, there are numerous events in which to participate from national specialties and conformation shows to a variety of performance events including field trials, barn and hunt tests, Fast CAT, and more. Yet language added to […]

The following list highlights some of the AKC Government Relations’ (AKC GR) legislative successes through March 31, 2026.  These and other victories have been won in cooperation with AKC federations, clubs, and responsible dog owners and breeders around the country who continue to work tirelessly to promote positive canine legislation in their state and community. […]

From Norway’s rocky island of Vaeroy, the uniquely constructed Norwegian Lundehund is the only dog breed created for the job of puffin hunting. With puffins now a protected species, today’s Lundehund is a friendly, athletic companion.