There is more to the Bichon Frise than meets the eye. Here are some facts you might not know.

Bernese Mountain Dogs are active, intelligent, and loving. They can make great family dogs, but are they the right breed for you?

Dogs have served with U.S. soldiers for over 100 years but weren’t officially inducted into the U.S. army until 1942.  Many breeds have served in the United States Military as well as in the search and rescue efforts following the tragic events of 9/11.  Purebred dogs are frequently employed due to their predictability surrounding intelligence, […]

The 2025 AKC Diving Dogs Premier Cup was held in collaboration with North American Diving Dogs on April 5, in Mississippi at Mississippi State University.

Why do some dogs have blue tongues? Learn which breeds have blue-black tongues, what causes tongue spots, and when to see a veterinarian.

One of two distinct Corgi breeds, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is known for its long tail, herding heritage, large ears, and versatile abilities.

When a new puppy arrives, you're likely to be focused on helping them feel at home with your family rather than any health concerns the dog may have. But a growing puppy can be at risk for developmental disorders such as panosteitis, which can be very painful. Fortunately, by knowing the risk factors and early […]

The chart above shows a guide for developing training plans. There are seven categories of exercises, listed on the left: Environmental Stability, Socialization, Reward Object Engagement, Olfactory Acuity, Search, Physical Exercise, and Play. The arrows in the center describe the relative emphasis of each category throughout the dog’s development. Environmental Stability gets heavy emphasis** during […]

AKC S.T.A.R. PUPPY IS AN OFFICIAL TITLE NOW! Get your puppy’s first official training title! AKC will begin processing titles on January 15, 2025 **NEW*** AKC now offers a quick and easy way to submit your S.T.A.R. Puppy Title Application! Try the new –Title Application Portal (TAP) System.  Since AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy began, it has been […]

by Joy Sebastian-Hall A factor that influences every facet of our daily lives is attitude. How well a thing is accomplished, how quickly it gets done, how a person feels about it, all boils down to attitude. Herding is a dog sport that can have radically different results depending on the attitude of a handler, […]