There's one thing everyone knows about a Newfoundland: he's big, really big. A full-grown male stands as high as 28 inches tall and weighs in at 130-150 pounds. But there is so much more to this breed than size, as any Newf lover can tell you. Check out these Newfoundland fun facts to learn more […]

Let’s talk about prostate disease in male dogs. There are four types of prostate problems: Benign prostatic hypertrophy or hyperplasia, aka BPH: This is the most common prostate problem we see in unneutered or intact male dogs. It is frequently seen after the age of 5, and sometimes younger in Bernese Mountain Dogs and Greater Swiss […]

As the second-longest continuously run sporting event in the United States, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina® Pro Plan® has been around even longer than the AKC. Over the last 150 years, the show has seen new breeds, growing entry numbers, and multiple different venues. Learn more about this dog show with […]

Poodles have been labeled as "elitist" and "overly glamorous" by many who don't understand the breed. Here's the history of the poodle haircut.

Dry cornstalks rustling in the wind provided a perfect background sound for the Great Plains Bearded Collie Club of Omaha’s all-breed herding tests and trials held Friday–Sunday, October 9, 10, and 11. Ann Witte’s Gaelyn Glen Farm in Springfield, Nebraska, has been host to AKC herding trials for many years as she steered and showcased […]

At top speed a Pembroke Welsh Corgi can run 25 MPH. That's faster than Usain Bolt's 100 meter record of 9.58 seconds, which equates to 23.35 MPH. So yes, those little legs can fly. Across the county, dogs are challenging to see how fast they can sprint in AKC Fast Coursing Ability Tests (Fast CAT) […]

Robin Kletke, an AKC Agility judge and handler, and his wife Robin Cohen are challenging the norm with their senior Afghan Hound “Dazzle.”

Winners of the 2025 AKC National Agility Championship! See the dogs who took home first place titles in each division in Tulsa, OK.

Back-to-school schedule changes can be challenging for dogs. Learn how to keep your dog active, engaged, and happy throughout the school year.

Canine Legislation Summary Position Statements — List of all policy position statements Animal Terrorism Breeding Regulations and Restrictions Canine Population Issues Civil Damages in Cases Involving Injury to Pets "Dangerous Dog" Control Legislation Debarking Dog Auctions Dog Fighting  Dog Training Due Process Protections for Dog Owners Ear Cropping, Tail Docking and Dewclaw Removal Enforcement of the […]