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The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is thrilled to announce the AKC Publications and AKC Digital Content stories and authors that received awards at the 2025 Dog Writer’s Association of America Awards.

The Dog Writers Association was created on February 13th, 1935, at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show when a group of editors and publishers were invited to the Westminster Kennel Club’s meeting of the old Madison Square Garden, then located on Eighth Avenue and 50th Street. Today, the DWAA encompasses all aspects of the world of dogs – showing, performance, behavior, training, health, and the human animal bond and recognizes many kinds of media in addition to journalism.

AKC Publications and AKC Digital Content were honored with over 20 nominations across multiple categories for 2025. Since its founding in 2003, AKC Publications, which includes AKC Family Dog and the AKC Gazette, and its writers have earned nearly 50 DWAA awards, numerous Folio Awards, and honorable mentions for feature stories. AKC’s Content Department has worked to make AKC.org’s Expert Advice a tried-and-true resource for all things dog, including but not limited to training, canine health & fitness, puppy info, and dog sports.

“We take great pride in the work that we do,” says Kate McCroary, AKC Publications Creative Director. “It’s an honor to see that pride and hard work reflected in these awards from the Dog Writers Association of America.”

See the winners below!

 

Behavior, Training, or Sports:

Rescue or Adoption:

Humor:

Young Authors:

Captain William Lewis Judy Award:

The Cody Award:

Harrison Stephens Inspirational Feature Award:

NC Gun Dog Training Heritage Hunting Dog Award:

Patricia “Pat” Hastings Mentorship Memorial Award

USDAA Agility Award

Walter R. Fletcher Memorial Award

 

For more information on AKC.org’s Expert Advice click here.

To explore AKC Publications like AKC Family Dog and AKC Gazette, click here.