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.

He knew beforehand that it wasn't going to be your proverbial walk in the park. But when 31-year-old Will Ransom, of Unadilla, Ga., and his intrepid 6-year-old Australian Cattle Dog, Rhetta, finished the Appalachian National Scenic Trail hike last month, he confessed, "It was a bit more than I bargained for." Their trek began in […]

The sight of fur on your clothes and furniture is inevitable when you have a dog. Shedding is part of your dog's normal cycle of hair growth.

Pet owners should know the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for ringworm in dogs. Here's what to look for in your dog.

An overgrowth of yeast can cause a dog's skin to become itchy and inflamed. Yeast infections not only sound unpleasant but they can be very...

Finding an AKC Sport that Fits Your Mixed-Breed DogSince 2010, the AKC has awarded thousands of titles to mixed-breeds. Why shouldn’t your clever, athletic mix join the fun? And why shouldn’t you enjoy the dog-park bragging rights that come with putting an AKC title on your dog? Here’s an overview of the competitions. Obedience Dog-and-handler […]

When a dog's behavior doesn't match the situation, it's known as displacement behavior. Learn how to spot it and what it means for your dog's emotions.

Although hyperthyroidism in dogs is a relatively rare disease, it can have serious consequences for a dog's health and life expectancy.

1976-2007 2008:003 AKD 6.5 6 Cubic Feet Collection Processed by Andrew D'Ambrose Click here for inventory Provenance A gift from Karen Kleinhans, President (2007) for the Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America. Arrangement The collection is arranged into one series with two sub-series consisting of: Publications The Barker Stud book Registries The publication sub-series consist of […]

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 […]