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Competition Update Summer 2025
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY New AGCH (Agility Grand Champion) AGCH MACH4 Gorman's Athena MXB2 PDS MJS2 PJS MFG TQX T2B6 owned by Diane Fairfax Gorman of St. […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-summer-2025/
| September 19, 2025
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Competition Update Spring 2020
Competition & Title Updates We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, and Tracking, including another Champion Tracker! Agility AGCH Congratulations to this dog for earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH MACH3 Tuckman Of San Francisco MXC PDS MJB2 […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-spring-2020/
| May 8, 2020
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Airedale Terrier History: Behind the Breed
Heroism during wartime can propel an average Joe into the spotlight. Just ask the Airedale Terrier. Called the “King of Terriers” because he is the largest in that family of earth dogs, the Airedale is believed to be the result of crossing various terriers with another British original, the Otterhound. That shaggy-haired hound contributed not […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/history-of-the-airedale-terrier-behind-the-breed/
| July 16, 2020
Expert Advice: General Nutrition
How to Pick Safe, Edible Dog Chews
Edible dog chews make a great snack for active chewers. Here's how to know which type of chews are right for your dog and are safe to enjoy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/choosing-edible-chews-for-dogs/
| February 24, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2022
The AKC uses registration data to collect the most popular breeds of the past year, and for the first time in history, the French Bulldog takes the #1 spot
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-2022/
| March 15, 2023
Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Everything You Need to Know About Food Allergies in Dogs
Food allergies can appear at any age, but most dogs eat an offending food for two years before symptoms appear. Here are the most common signs of allergy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/dog-food-allergies/
| May 19, 2015
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2021
It goes without saying that in your house, your dog is the most popular. But what do the statistics say? The American Kennel Club has used registration data to compile the list of 2021’s most popular breeds. As always, the Labrador Retriever tops the list — this time for the 31st year! The Lab's temperament […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-of-2021/
| March 15, 2022
Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
Are Heated Beds Safe for Your Dog?
As temperatures drop, dog owners may look to keep their pets warm and cozy by buying them heated beds. Here are some safety tips to consider.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/heated-beds-safe-dog/
| September 20, 2021
Expert Advice: Feature
Military Working Dogs Through History
On Oct. 27, 2019, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois military working dog named Conan took part in the Barisha raid, which resulted in the death of the leader of ISIS. Conan joined a long list of heroic military working dogs. Call ‘em what you want — war dogs or military working dogs — they have been around for centuries […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/war-dogs-military-history/
| May 21, 2020
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Silent Night: Understanding Why Dogs Bark & Creating a Quieter Kennel
Dogs bark. It's a fact of life that nearly all dog owners must accept. Barking is a self-rewarding behavior. But it is important for breeders and kennel owners to understand the different types of barking, and when it has turned into a problem behavior. Canine Sounds & What They Mean A bark or vocalization is not just a bark or a vocalization. A dog owner, breeder, or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/create-a-quieter-kennel-by-understanding-why-dogs-bark/
| December 5, 2019