As summer is winding down, many are beginning to focus on a return to school.  It’s also a great time for clubs, fanciers and breeders to reach out to lawmakers and educate them on the benefits of purebred dogs, responsible breeders, and AKC events in their communities. This month, a city in New Jersey passed […]

Six legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: California – SB 221 expands the definition of stalking to include threats against a person's animals. This would bring California into alignment with federal law. The bill has advanced out of the state […]

As concerns around shelter populations, at-large dogs, and humane care for animals gain momentum nationwide, lawmakers are under increasing pressure to take action. The GR team is seeing an increase in problematic proposals such as mandatory spay/neuter and intact dog registries emerging as proposed solutions. The American Kennel Club Government Relations (AKC GR) team is […]

Looking for the perfect name for your new puppy? Consider some of the most famous dog names from movies, TV shows, and history.

Mack the Bee Dog protected Maryland's honeybee colonies from a deadly bee disease for nine years. Now he's retired and happy to let other dogs take over.

How should you keep your dog safe from bears? The U.S. Forest Service recommends learning about them and avoiding confrontation before hiking with your dog.

Eva Gellert, who lives in Atlanta, Georgia, got her start breeding Labrador Retrievers. Now, Gellert owns a breeding program for Barbets: Chateau Barbets.

Many dog owners struggle to get their dog to stay. Here's how to teach your dog to stay with detailed step-by-step instructions.

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that the top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of more than 800 dogs this past weekend at the AKC National Obedience Championship and AKC Rally® National […]

Article Complements of Purina Pro Plan Agility competitors who are eager to sprint to the start line to put titles on their dogs are finding that being on an AKC Agility League team eases the journey. The team agility sport, which began its third year in May 2025, offers an amazing transformation in skills and confidence via […]