What makes your dog's coat long, short, straight, curly, wiry or silky? Most coat types are determined by genes at just three genetic locations.

Based on American Kennel Club registration statistics, we rank the most popular dog breeds in America each year. The French Bulldog takes the No. 1 spot!

Teaching your dog to ring a bell to go outside is a great trick and very helpful for house-training. Here's how to do it from our dog training experts.

It's very important for your dog to have a reliable recall (meaning that when you ask them to come to you, they enthusiastically respond most of the time). Here's how to train a reliable recall or improve your dog's recall.

Fanciers of English Cockers cherish the unique combination of qualities essential to this sturdy, merry, small sporting dog. A relatively new breed in the specific sense — records of the “modern” Cocker Spaniel date from about 1850, and the breed was first registered with the Kennel Club (England) in 1873— the flushing spaniel as a […]

Obesity in dogs can put your pet at risk for other health conditions. Here's what to know about canine obesity and what to discuss with your vet.

Dog breed clubs provide excellent resources for owning a particular breed. Learn more about why they're important and how you can get involved with your local club.

When you see dogs with cloudy eyes, it may be a natural part of the aging process. But cloudy eyes in dogs can also be a symptom of eye problems.

Learning to sit is an important skill that is a fundamental in dog training. Here are tips on how to help teach your dog to sit.

From Washington's Foxhounds to Obama's famous Portuguese Water Dogs, presidential dogs are as traditional as baseball and apple pie. Almost all of our presidents have shared the White House with a dog, and often more than one. These presidential dogs became as much a staple of the capitol as the rest of the First Family […]

Some dog sports are only open to certain breeds, and others require intense dedication and time. Others are open to all breeds and can be tried by anyone.

Yeast dermatitis is another type of dermatitis that can affect dogs, also called Malassezia. Learn the signs, symptoms, and how to treat.

As the American Kennel Club announced, the Labrador Retriever was the most popular dog breed in the United States in 2021 — for the 31st year in a row, no less! (It usurped the Cocker Spaniel in 1991, and hasn’t let go of the No. 1 spot since.) But when looking at the most popular […]

The Berger Picard hit the big screen in "Because of Winn-Dixie" but this French herding dog's history goes back way further.

There's many reasons to love a long-eared dog breed, but how many are there? We've rounded up the dog breeds known for their long ears.

Giving your dog’s mind a workout has many benefits for your dog, as well as for you, and is easier and more fun than you might think.

The combination of talents and physical traits has given the Beagle a singular spot in American culture. Read more about the history of this quintessential family dog.

2024 Schedule Hair vs. Fur. Thu, Apr 25, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT "Jenkins splits hairs on the core differences of coat types" Sign up here to join the April 25, 2024 webinar with Jennifer Bishop. Jennifer Bishop Jennifer has been a Certified Master Groomer since 1985. Jennifer's passion and mission is the […]

All AKC DNA + Health Kits include the original 201 markers for genetic identity and parentage verification purposes, as well as over 328 genetic variants for health and traits. Download a pdf of all included tests Health Tests Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS, SN) This genetic variant is associated with an inherited neurological disease characterized by […]

The top Agility dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of 1,330 competitors at the AKC National Agility Championship presented by YuMOVE. The high energy competition was held March 14-17 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, GA. “We had a stellar competition this year,” said Carrie DeYoung, Director […]