The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world's largest purebred dog registry and a leading advocate for dogs, wishes to acknowledge those individuals who have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports over an extended period. The commitment to preserve, protect, and improve a breed represents the very essence of […]

The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall entry of 139 dogs this past weekend at the first AKC RACH Invitational. Competitions were held December 12-13, 2024, in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The winners: AKC RACH Invitational […]

Bringing home a puppy when you have an older dog can be a lot of fun, but it can also bring about challenges. Decide whether it's best for your dog.

Nystagmus in dogs is an eye condition. It may appear as flickering eye movements, your dog tilting their head to one side, or losing their balance easily.

Are your dog's eyes drooping? It could be a sign of a condition called ectropion. Learn more about ectropion in dogs and when it's a cause for concern.

Happy tail syndrome occurs when a dog wags its tail so hard it hits things and bleeds. It can be hard to treat, and complicated but possible to prevent.

The Skye seems to be the limit for the versatility of 4-year-old Lacey (GCH CH Gleanntan Sure Good Solace BN CGCA TKI) when it comes to American Kennel...

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce The AKC Agility League recently concluded its seventh season of competition and honored its top teams and competitors. Team champions were named in each of the eight divisions. The AKC Agility League […]

Andrew Butkiewicz of Darboy, WI, got started in dog agility when he was only 2 years old. Now, he competes not only in agility, but multiple dog sports.

Competing internationally and winning at a national breed specialty are big goals for most dog sports competitors. Junior Emma Bayonet is already there.