Forty-six state legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: Alabama – HB 249 would specifically prohibit animal abandonment in Alabama.  The bill is currently at second reading in the Alabama House of Representatives.  Click here for more information. Arizona – Senate […]

Thirty-seven state legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: Alabama – HB 249 would specifically prohibit animal abandonment in Alabama.  The bill is currently at second reading in the Alabama House of Representatives.  Click here for more information.  Arizona – Senate […]

The first time a German Shepherd Dog named Titan arrived at MaryMac's Doggie Retreat in New Orleans, he didn't want to get out of the car.

English Springer Spaniels were originally bred to flush game from the brush. Today they are tireless in the field but happy to relax after a long day out.

Breeding dogs and producing puppies is a rewarding experience. Every litter is unique in some ways, and it takes many years to gain the experience to recognize signs of potential problems and know what steps can be taken to intervene and potentially save the lives of puppies. Breeders should be present when a dam delivers […]

Puppies seem to grow up so fast. Many puppy-owners are left wondering "when does my puppy finish growing?" Here's what you need to know about puppy growth.

Pride parades and festivals are often annual events that take place around the world to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Can you bring your dog?

Failing to comply with these dog park etiquette tips could put your dog and other pets at risk. Here's how to know if your dog should go to the dog park.

Raising a paw and pointing is a canine instinct. Hunting dogs purpose-bred for generations used the tactic to help owners hunt, find, and capture game.

Nancy Carey relies on Fast CAT to help burn her Pembroke Welsh Corgi 'Lily's' energy, and it's turned into a passion for pet and owner.

Using lemons while cooking can be a healthy way to add flavor to your favorite recipes. But can dogs eat lemons? No, and here's why.

Discover expert tips from the AKC on how to cope with frequent vet visits for dogs with chronic health conditions. Learn how to support your pet, reduce stress, and maintain emotional well-being.

Training your dog with games is not only fun but effective. These games will help your dog listen despite distractions and polish their obedience skills.

The original American Water Spaniel history is shrouded in a bit of mystery, but these curly hunting dogs were bred with purpose.

The to-do list with getting a new puppy may seem overwhelming. To make it more manageable, we’ve compiled the most important things to teach your puppy.

At nine years old, Morgan Johnson is one of the youngest competitors at the AKC Agility Invitational - and she does it all barefoot.

How do you know if your dog has a fever? Here's how to diagnose fever in dogs and how you can help with your dog's fever symptoms.

Of all the odd habits our dogs have—drinking toilet water, rolling in dead things, licking their butts— nothing disgusts most dog owners more than knowing that dogs eat poop sometimes. A dog's motivation for eating poop isn't to gross us humans out, but the act of eating poop certainly disgusts us. So much so, in […]

Daylight saving time can affect your dog’s sleep, feeding schedule, and behavior. Follow these tips to help your pet adjust smoothly and maintain a routine.

Grooming your dog is always important, but fall is a good time to focus on your dog's post-summer coat, skin, and paw grooming needs as temperatures drop.

Meet Dallas-based disc dog team Daniel Suda and Beauceron "Fat Tuesday," who will compete at the 2025 AKC UpDog Invitational for Freestyle.

Here's how to use mealtime as a chance to train your dog, from employing slow feeders to hand feeding and requesting good behaviors before feeding.

Rio Grassle Rozzi TD CA DCAT SWM CGC TKI owned by Mariana & Cory Rozzi of Westfield, IN The Rozzis rescued Rio in November of 2021 and at the time, they knew nothing about dog performance sports. They began private lessons with their dog trainer, John Krasich, shortly after getting Rio. “Starting those lessons turned […]

Presenting Koa – star of the Wild West Tricks Dog Show! Koa was born blind and deaf. When his breeders discovered this, they turned him into rescue. Morgan Gross fostered the puppy and then adopted him, giving him the best life possible. Koa has proven to be smart and responsive and, last year, earned the […]

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 AGCH (Agility Grand Champion) AGCH MACH6 PACH3 Patterday's Rocky Raccoon MXS2 PAD MJG2 PJD MXP8 MXPG PADP MJP9 MJPG PJDP PAX3 MFB MFPS […]

The AKC works with non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog program and the AKC Search & Rescue program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American Flyball Association (NAFA); […]

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. […]

Giving all purebred dogs a chance to compete The AKC, PAL and You Many people have discovered the fun of teaming up with their dogs and competing in AKC Events. But, not all of those wonderful canine athletes that you see at these events are registered with the AKC. Some might be enrolled in the […]

The Spotlight shines on a dog representing Coonhounds – breeds not often seen in the agility ring. Barley is a handsome Treeing Walker Coonhound who not only holds his Novice Agility titles and runs agility on his League team in Ohio – he is the top TWC in AKC Fast CAT in the nation! His […]

The end of June brought Oregon’s 2025 legislative session to a close, joining Washington state in adjourning for the year.  While both states had fairly limited legislative activity concerning dogs and dog owners, both did see bills introduced that sought to regulate dog breeders. For your reference, below are a few of the significant bills […]