Learn more about blue tongue dogs. Which breeds have them (its not just Chow Chows) and why, and when it's something to see your veterinarian about.

Marthina Greer First presented Pure Dog Talk Jan 2023 Bladder stones are the quintessential “which came first, the chicken or the egg” question. By this, we mean that a dog can have a bladder symptoms that are caused by a bladder stone, or the bladder infection can cause bladder stones to form. Which then becomes […]

What should you do if your dog is bitten by a spider? It depends on the type - some spiders that are common throughout the U.S. have very toxic bites.

The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that Kimberly Rudzik has been hired as an Executive Field Representative based in Utah. Rudzik has worked as a professional dog handler for over 30 years and has bred over 70 AKC Champions. Her involvement in the sport started from a young age, as she was introduced […]

Blue eyes in Siberian Huskies are caused by a different genetic mutation than other dog breeds.

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

At the annual meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 14, 2023, the Delegates elected members to the AKC Board of Directors. The Directors elected were: Class of 2027 Charles Garvin, Delegate, Dalmatian Club of America Steven Hamblin, Delegate, Pekingese Club of America Daniel J. Smyth, Esq., Delegate, Burlington County Kennel Club In addition, […]

Board of Directors [caption id="attachment_100992" align="alignleft" width="229"] Dr. Thomas M. Davies, Chairman[/caption] [caption id="attachment_166072" align="aligncenter" width="229"] Dominic P. Carota, Vice Chairman[/caption] Class of 2025 Rita J. Biddle, Esq, Delegate, Ingham County Kennel Club, Inc. Dominic Palleschi Carota, Delegate, Pharaoh Hound Club of America Dr. Thomas M. Davies, Delegate, Springfield Kennel Club, Inc. Thomas Powers, Delegate, […]

What are the best dogs for running or jogging partners? We run down dogs with endurance, build, athleticism, and temperament for running.

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to award the recipients of the Junior Versatility Scholarships to the top 10 Juniors who competed in a minimum of three different, competitive AKC Events between the eligible dates (July 1, 2021 – June […]