Carla Campbell competes in a variety of dog sports with her guide dog, a German Shepherd Dog named "Hope," including obedience and dock diving.

Laser therapy for dogs can be a helpful complementary or alternative treatment option for managing inflammation, chronic pain or wound healing.

Your dog just licked—or worse—swallowed a toad! Now what? Learn more about toads that are poisonous to dogs, and how to keep your dog safe.

Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder seen in dogs, but with proper diagnosis and drugs therapy, most epileptic dogs can live long happy lives.

If you've used CBD or considered it for your dog, you may also be considering CBD oil. Here are key differences between CBD treats and CBD oil for dogs.

Learn why the research the Dog Aging Project is conducting points to there being health and longevity benefits of feeding a dog once a day.

Wondering how long dogs are in heat? Learning about the length of the cycle stages will help you provide proper care and prevent unplanned pregnancy.

Dog teeth chattering doesn't only happen when your pet is cold. Veterinarians explain the reasons for teeth chattering in dogs and how to handle them.

Miscarriages in dogs can be caused by many causes, some of which can be prevented or treated. Knowing the signs can help save the rest of the litter.

When germs like bacteria and viruses enter a dog's body, they can cause an infection. If the infection reaches the bloodstream, it can set off a chain...

Dogs often bark, whine, or paw you when you're on the phone because they want your attention. Be proactive and teach your dog a better way to respond.

The many causes of nosebleeds in dogs vary from benign to life-threatening. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of dog nose bleeds.

Growing up, you may have heard warnings about the health risks of stepping on a rusty nail. It turns out rust isn't the problem but rather the bacteria.

Cerenia is the drug of choice for motion sickness, but is not ideal for every dog. It's vital to know when to use or not to use it, and how to give it.

Settling City Dogs Sassafras Patterdale CPDT-KA Being in a city environment isn't always easy for dogs. Cities are crowded and busy with distractions...

Calming diffusers and sprays are shown to have a calming effect on some dogs. They rely on triggering biological responses to promote relaxation.

The Ace Project helps rescue dogs while introducing college students to dog training and dog sports.

Dogs of all ages benefit from playtime, but how do you know if your dog is getting enough for their life stage? Learn to assess your dog's play routine.

We often hear about dogs' remarkable hearing and sense of smell, but eye health is just as important. Learn more about eye protection for dogs.

An affinity for horses, gutsy herding talent, and pick-up-and-go portability helped make the Miniature American Shepherd a rising star in the late 1960s.

Calista McKee, 15, spent the last 11 months and 1 week traveling across the country to show dogs in every country. Now, McKee has showed in all 50...

SENATE UPDATE: Yesterday, the New Hampshire (NH) Senate approved Senator Pearl’s motion to lay  SB 290, “Relative to the Definition of Torture in Animal Abuse Cases,” on the table. The American Kennel Club (AKC) and New Hampshire Dog Owners of the Granite State (NH DOGS) are grateful for this disposition. Both organizations abhor animal cruelty […]

AKC Government Relations (AKC GR) encourages Rhode Island residents to take action as soon as possible on H. 5926, which is intended to compensate for the loss of companionship, love, and affection provided by a pet that has been seriously injured or killed due to another person’s unlawful and intentional or negligent actions by allowing […]

On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the Connecticut General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security will accept public testimony on HB 6964, which would create a taskforce to study what provisions could be made in certain circumstances to allow emergency medical services personnel to provide emergency treatment and transportation to an injured police K-9. […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC) encourages Tennessee residents to join in support of House Bill 76, which seeks to further clarify the state’s animal abandonment law. SUMMARY Under current law, anyone who unreasonably abandons an animal in their custody is subject to prosecution for animal cruelty. If enacted as currently worded, HB 76 would add […]

The AKC Humane FundSM is pleased to announce that nominations for its 2025 AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) are open NOW with new expanded and updated categories! Nominations are open until July 1st, 2025. This year, the ACE Awards have revamped their categories to allow a variety of different heroes to be […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for all dogs, is honored to recognize K9 Archer of Madison County Sheriff's Department in Madison, FL., and K9 Jacky with the Port of Portland Police Department in Portland, OR., with the American Kennel Club’s DOGNY Paw of Courage Award. The […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that the Danish-Swedish Farmdog has received full recognition and is the AKC’s 202nd breed. The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is eligible to compete in the Working Group. A breed that is newly recognized does not mean that […]

GCHG CH Hearthmore's Wintergreen Mountain RI CGC TKN FITB, a Giant Schnauzer known as “Monty” triumphed over more than 5,600 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize when they were awarded Best in Show at the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 14-15, 2024 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, […]

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 […]