AKC Breeder Spotlight: Jennifer Young-Hopkins of Y-Farms Kennels Each month, the American Kennel Club (AKC) profiles breeders to hear about how they got started, their breeding program, and their experience with AKC Marketplace. We recently spoke with AKC Breeder of Merit Jennifer Young-Hopkins of Y-Farms Kennels in Zachary, La. Here, she answers questions about […]

What is it about humans, senior dogs, and bucket lists? There's the well-known “Dream Weekend" commercial and the popular children's book Stay: A Girl, a Dog, a Bucket List, which both celebrate the ritual that some families with older dogs take part in — creating a “bucket list" of fun activities to do together. We've compiled […]

A memorable trip to Germany gave Cynthia Heyman an opportunity to visit family, tour the Rhine River, and meet her dream dog, aptly named "Dreamer."

After my 2024 article, someone asked me to do the next New Year’s Resolution article from our dogs’ perspectives. So, I am going to put my best foot forward in an open and honest attempt to tell you what I think our dogs may want us to resolve to do in 2025! First, we must […]

Although your senior dog might not be chasing the ball as fast or as far as they used to, there are many ways to engage with them in safe physical activity.

Jean Nagle, of Jangle Havanese, has lived in the Fort Myers area of Florida since 2005. Her first breed was the Australian Shepherd, and she showed them for many years. While raising her family, she took a break from dog showing, but when her children were grown, she was ready to come back to it. […]

Has your English Setter been getting a few too many treats lately? If so, maybe he’s gained a couple of pounds. Like humans, our canine friends benefit from a periodic assessment of their weight. Most English Setters love to eat. They will eat anything, anywhere, anytime, even if they just had a meal. Food pushed […]

The Miniature Bull Terrier packs mirth and mischief into its 10 to 14-inch body. Not to be confused with the Bull Terrier, a separate breed.

4th of July activities can be overwhelming or even unsafe for your dog. Here are steps you can take before, during, and after the holiday to keep them safe.

"How do I view my dog's awards summary?" Go to the AKC Store: https://www.akc.org/shop/index.cfm Click on the Competitor Reports  https://www.apps.akc.org/apps/store/?view=category&cde_category=COMP Once that page opens - then click on Individual Dog Award Records and Points Progression  https://www.apps.akc.org/apps/store/?view=product&cde_category=DOG&cde_product=CMPREC If you have not yet logged in, you will be prompted to do so. After you have logged in, […]