Buying clothes and gear for your dog can be just as fun as shopping for yourself—but getting the right fit is essential for both comfort and safety. Whether you’re choosing a sweater, harness, life jacket, or collar, taking accurate measurements helps prevent irritation, restrictiveness, and the hassle of returns. In This Article Getting the Right […]

Help your dog become a well-mannered city companion with training tips for busy streets, public spaces, and everyday urban challenges.

You may know of the West Highland White Terrier, but they're more than meets the eye. Learn more about the breed with these Westie fun facts.

Ashley Carpenter is All-American Dog "Willow's" fourth owner. Not giving up on her changed both of their lives for the better.

Can dogs swim safely? Learn how to use life jackets, prevent water intoxication, and keep your dog safe while boating.

Potty accidents are common in senior dogs, but there are many potential causes. It's important to see your vet so you can treat the underlying issue.

Bringing home a puppy is exciting, but can also be overwhelming. There are so many elements to basic puppy training, and some, like socialization, have a tight timeline. So what are the behaviors should you teach a puppy first? In This Article Potty Training Crate Training Alone Time Training Teaching Appropriate Chewing Socialization and Confidence […]

Have a new puppy at home? Learn when to start potty training a puppy, create a schedule, use a crate, and prevent common accidents.

Rescuing a dog is exciting but can also feel overwhelming. Whether you’re visiting a local animal shelter or working with a 501c3 rescue organization, there are often many dogs to choose from, in a range of breed mixes, sizes, and ages. Instead of picking the first cute face you see, take time to ask the […]

Traveling with your dog? Discover dog-friendly hotel chains, pet policies, and travel tips to help make your next trip more comfortable.

The most popular dog breeds of the 1880s were led by sporting and gundog breeds, with the English Setter holding the top spot.

The 32nd annual AKC National Obedience Championship has crowned its new winner! See the champion, plus the top 10 obedience dogs.

Of all the odd habits our dogs have—drinking toilet water, rolling in dead things, licking their butts— nothing disgusts most dog owners more than knowing that dogs eat poop sometimes. A dog's motivation for eating poop isn't to gross us humans out, but the act of eating poop certainly disgusts us. So much so, in […]

Consider the Cane Corso if you're looking for a loyal, alert guardian for you and your family. Is the Cane Corso the right breed for you?

The Diving Dogs Team Challenge winners have been crowned! See who took home the top prize in the pool in Philadelphia.

Our Beginnings On September 17, 1884, a group of twelve dedicated sportsmen, responding to a "meeting call" from Messrs. J. M. Taylor and Elliot Smith, met in the rooms of the Philadelphia Kennel Club in that city. Each member of the group was a representative or "delegate" from a dog club that had, in the […]

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 […]

USA Agility sparkled on the international stage in July for a combined event in Germany. AKC’s Junior and Senior teams competed at FCI Junior Agility Open and Senior Agility Open events. The Juniors team, for handlers younger than 18, is geared toward experience and lessons in life as well as agility. “These kids were incredible […]

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Canine Good Citizen®, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® and/or AKC Community Canine℠ An AKC club near you can provide you and your dog with training classes and testing for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, CGC and AKC Community Canine. You will be able to earn official AKC titles in Canine Good Citizen (the "CGC" title) and AKC Community Canine […]