In choosing the best dogs for a breeding, skilled breeders do not look at win records as the major deciding factor. It is the pedigree and how the individual dog “fits” with the breeding program that really counts. How does the experienced breeder choose which dogs to consider pursuing as part of her breeding program? […]

Do you love dogs? Do you think the size of your dog should cater to the size of your living space? While some may think that the smaller the space, the smaller the dog living there should be, we thought we'd share this interesting Dogster article that myth-busts the dog and apartment size correlation. We […]

From "ugly" holiday sweaters to hoodies there are a variety of dog sweaters available on the. market, but does your dog need one? For many dogs, the...

The letters at the beginning and end of a dog's registered name are titles which are accomplishments the dog has earned. Learn more about what titles mean.

Middleburg, Virginia—Paintings from the American Kennel Club collection will be part of the National Sporting Library & Museum’s “Side-by-Side with Gun and Dog” exhibition, celebrating three centuries of the unique partnership of hunter and gundog. The ambitious show contains American, British, and French "fur-and-feather" art on loan from the collections of the Adirondack Museum, Detroit […]

Nowadays, you can get nearly everything via an app: movies, taxi service, a room to sleep in, groceries delivered to your house, etc. So it's no surprise that has extended to the world of dogs, with walking and pet-sitting services now available with just a few taps on your phone. Dog Services On-Demand It's all […]

Why is my dog better behaved at home than out in the world? At home, your dog is comfortable, while they might be distracted in a new environment. Learn how to slowly but surely increase skill proficiency levels so your dog can perform a task wherever they are.

No matter what war they serve in, returning soldiers often come home to find the place they left very much changed. There are the sad discoveries of parents who pass. Sweethearts who stray. And, in the case of dog lovers, beloved breeds that are no more. The decimation of dog breeds during wartime comes down […]

Maintain a list of AKC dogs and manage your dogs and litters. The amount of information you will be able to view and add about a dog is dependent on official AKC information.

  -- New 500 Square Foot Area Facilitates Collection Preservation -- The AKC Archives has expanded its collection preservation area as a result of the tremendous volume of archival material recently submitted by Parent Clubs. The Archives new 500-square-foot addition, located at AKC’s headquarters in New York City, will be used to process newly submitted […]