Members of Congress are currently back in their home districts for the August recess. Many are telling AKC Government Relations that they are getting heavy pressure from animal rights activists to advance bills that are harmful to small hobby breeders. Your Member of Congress needs to hear from you TODAY!  Scroll down for contact information. […]

The next meeting of Texas’ Licensed Breeders Advisory Committee is scheduled for Friday, September 1, 2023, at 10AM.  The meeting will be held via video conference and will be broadcast live on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation’s (TDLR) YouTube channel. Please note that the meeting agenda is currently unavailable, but will be posted online before the […]

This week, animal rights activists are ramping up their efforts to urge Congress to pass laws that could undermine the proper care of dogs, and even create an environment for abuse and unnecessary euthanasia of animals. Your Member of Congress and U.S. Senators to hear from you TODAY!  Let them know you are a constituent […]

Beth Kirven of West Columbia, South Carolina, has always had Sporting dogs — her first dog as an adult was an English Cocker. But once she married and had children, she decided to ditch the grooming and go for some smooth operators: namely, Pointers, acquiring her first from the late Susan Thompson of Solivia Pointers […]

Even the strongest swimmers should wear a lifejacket while boating or enjoying other watersports with their people. And dogs learning to swim need the confidence and safety that a lifejacket provides. Designed to comfortably fit active dogs in the water, The Kurgo Surf n' Turf Life Vest is loaded with features. The outer water-resistant shell […]

Jolanta Schubert is at the beginning of her breeding journey. She has, however, been preparing and learning for years by interfacing with many breeders, completing vet tech training, becoming a dog trainer, and learning puppy raising skills. In 2022, Schubert, a resident of Lake Barrington, IL, became the first person in North America to naturally […]

John and Libby Naimo, owners and breeders of English Springer Spaniels, found each other through their love of dogs. It's little wonder that John and Libby Naimo's kennel name is Kismet.

Is your litter of puppies ready to fly the coop? Send them home smelling fresh and clean with a puppy-safe shampoo from Tractor Supply Company. These specially-formulated shampoos are gentler on sensitive skin and eyes, using mild and tearless ingredients. Human shampoos, some dog shampoos, and dish soaps often contain harsher chemicals and a different […]

AKC Breeder of Merit William Buell, III grew up in Western North Carolina. His mother and her mother always had a Chow Chow. Bill has, since he can remember, almost always had a Chow Chow in the home. When he was young, he had two that would find, hold point and flush grouse. Although he […]

The American Kennel Club®, a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred registry and leading advocate for dogs is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the AKC Eddy Award starting today through September 1, 2023. The AKC Eddy Award is designed to encourage and reward Parent Clubs that provide extensive Breeder Education to […]