For the first three to four weeks of puppies’ lives, meal time is not a hard job for breeders. But once those puppy teeth erupt, many Moms avoid nursing, plus growing puppies need more nutrition. Breeders must decide when to start weaning litters and what to feed them during the transition from Mom’s milk to […]

Bladder cancer is an uncommon but serious condition that affects how a dog urinates. Once a devastating diagnosis, there are now many treatments available.

Yes, dogs can eat cheese, as long as it's in small-to-moderate quantities. Feeding cheese to your dog, however, should be done with a few things in mind.

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for more information about foreign registries or the foreign registration process, please visit https://www.akc.org/rules/special-registry-services/ ALG Algeria AMS American Samoa ADR Andorra ANT Antigua ARG Argentina ARB Aruba AUS Australia AST Austria AZE Azerbaijan AZR Azores BAH Bahamas BRN Bahrain BAN Bangladesh BAR Barbados BLR Belarus BEL Belgium BLZ Belize BER Bermuda BOL Bolivia BOS Bosnia BRA […]

Board of Directors [caption id="attachment_100992" align="aligncenter" width="229"] Dr. Thomas M. Davies, Chairman[/caption] [caption id="attachment_200946" align="aligncenter" width="229"] Dr. Michael Knight, Vice Chairman[/caption] Class of 2026 Christopher L. Sweetwood, Delegate, Trap Falls Kennel Club Harold “Red” Tatro III, Delegate, Fort Worth Kennel Club Ann Wallin, Delegate, Atlanta Kennel Club Class of 2027 Dr. Charles Garvin, Delegate, Dalmatian […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that serves as the world’s largest registry of purebred dogs and a leading advocate for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ashley Jacot to Vice President of Education. In her new role, Jacot will oversee public education initiatives that promote responsible […]

Public Education Programs & Resources webinars, hosted by AKC Public Education These webinars will highlight the diverse range of educational programs, resources, and initiatives available to the public, focusing on ways clubs can increase community participation in events and attract new members, especially youth. Designed primarily for clubs, educators, families, and youth leaders, the webinars […]

Two Massachusetts Joint Committees that have held public hearings on bills impacting dog owners recently advanced the following: UPDATING ANIMAL HEALTH INSPECTIONS HB 2253 and SB 1458 would require persons selling, exchanging or otherwise transferring the offspring of their personally-owned animals to be licensed, inspected, and regulated under the state’s authority to oversee pet shops. […]