Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4, a Hawaii committee will consider a bill to mandate the sterilization of dogs being imported into the state. Hawaiian residents are strongly encouraged to contact the committee today and ask them to not support House Bill 1594.  Visit the Hawaii Legislature website and create an account to submit written testimony or […]

The Washington State Senate Committee on Law and Justice is expected to hear a bill on Monday, January 19, that will protect dogs who may temporarily need to be kept in an unattended vehicle. AKC supports this bill that will allow owners flexibility should they need to leave a dog in a vehicle for a […]

Learn about the signs and management options for megaesophagus in dogs, an esophageal condition that causes regurgitation and associated complications.

Antioxidants for dogs can be a great additional supplement to help boost their eye and overall health. Learn more about antioxidants.

The Puppy of the Year and Best in Stakes Winner at the AKC/Royal Canin Puppy & Junior Stakes was Border Terrier "Brighty."

From rescue pup to two-time MACH titleholder, Vanna enters the 20th Annual AKC Agility Invitational with owner-handler Mary Greenwell.

Rocco, a Siberian Husky, goes once a month to meet Richard Orea of Homeboy Puppy Fades Pet Grooming Salon for a clean start.

American Foxhound "Dooley" is one of the oldest dogs and rarest breeds to compete at the 2025 AKC RACH Invitational.

When "Rudy," a black and white Standard Poodle, owned and handled by Steven Zonis, leans against you for a hug, it's a rare moment of respite.

Labrador Retriever "Bea," owned by Buddy Niner, wins the 2025 AKC Award for Canine Excellence in the Service Dog category.

Maple and her owner Susan Stejskal have won the 2025 Award for Canine Excellence in the Search and Rescue - Human Remains Detection category.

"Flint," a German Shepherd Dog, has won the 2025 Award for Canine Excellence in the Search and Rescue - Disaster Response category with Jen Michelson.

When "Zodiac," a 110-pound Akita, hears "Go Say Hi," he ambles into the room and gently perches on the person seated on the floor. Or he might lean...

Deputy Gabriel Jasso and K-9 Bloodhound 'Keva' work on live-finding missing persons. The team won the 2025 AKC Award for Canine Excellence.

Veterinarians often administer activated charcoal for dogs when they ingest a toxin. Learn how this substance works, its benefits, and its limitations.

Learn about how allergy shots for dogs (allergen immunotherapy) can help control environmental allergies and improve your pet's quality of life.

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is thrilled to announce that the Dog Writer’s Association of America has honored AKC Publications and AKC Digital Content with over 20 nominations across multiple categories.   “We are incredibly proud of the work we do,” says Kate McCroary, […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is thrilled to welcome the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka, and the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier to the registry, bringing the number of recognized breeds […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry, and a leading advocate for dogs, and the Brazilian Kennel Club (Confederação Brasileira de Cinofilia – CBKC), Brazil’s national kennel club and governing body for purebred dogs, are pleased to announce that they have entered into a mutual cooperation agreement. This […]

The 25th annual AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin® will air as a three-hour special on the ABC television network on December 28th, 2025, at 12 p.m. ET. The show features thousands of dogs from around the nation and 20 countries competing for the coveted title of America’s National Champion. “We’re excited to bring […]

The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall entry of 132 dogs this past weekend at the AKC Rally Champion (RACH) Invitational. Competitions were held December 11-12, 2025, in conjunction with the 25th AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The winners: AKC […]

CH Meadowlake No More Cloudy Days, a Border Terrier known as “Brighty” triumphed over 1,602 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC® Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy of the Year, held in Orlando, Fla in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. “Brighty,” owned and bred by Karen […]

The AKC® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 26th annual AKC® Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate six loyal, hard-working dogs and one incredible team that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. The winners were carefully chosen from a pool of close to 700 impressive nominations and will be featured on Good Dog TV on AKC.tv!  An award is presented in each of […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is excited to announce the most popular call names of 2025. “Choosing a pet’s name is such a fun and important part of the process when […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is pleased to recognize extraordinary breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2025 AKC Breeder of the Year group […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs - and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is pleased to announce the FCM Universal Dog Show licensed by AKC with Federación Canófila Mexicana (FCM), the official Kennel Club of Mexico, to be […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs - and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is thrilled to announce that Regional Junior Showmanship Events begin in 2026.  The AKC will approve up to eight all-breed clubs to hold the Junior […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 AKC® Fast CAT® Invitational. The event took place October 15-18, 2025 at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs - and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is thrilled to announce the winners of the third annual AKC Agility League Championship. The championship took place September 26th through September 28th at T. […]

Senior Rescue Dog Starts Dog Sports Career Roger had a sad life before he was turned into a shelter in southern California. He has gunshot wounds and was suffering from a serious respiratory illness. Shelter staff did not expect him to live long when they sent him home with a foster for a “hospice” stay. […]