Why do dogs eat cat poop? They enjoy eating smelly things! But that doesn't mean this natural behavior is healthy for dogs. Here's how to prevent your pet from getting sick from cat poop and how to curb this behavior.

  By: Stephanie Kennerley “Just how fast is my dog?” Many owners have found themselves wondering that at one time or another. The FAST CAT®, one of AKC’s newest events, offers an answer. Launched in March of 2016, the FAST CAT® is a variation on the Coursing Ability Test. In the FAST CAT®, dogs chase […]

Hoping to meet a specific dog breed (or cat breed), or do you just want to meet all 150+ breeds? Find your favorites on our list of breeds so you won't miss a single wag, whisker, or woof! They'll all be there to meet you at the January 25-26, 2020 AKC Meet the Breeds event. […]

Archived 2025 Fast CAT Invitational Information The 2025 Fast CAT Invitational will be held in Wilmington, OH at the Roberts Centre and will start Wednesday, October 15 and end Saturday, October 18. Top 5 Dogs in each breed will be invited. For any questions, please contact us at: akcfastcatinvitational@akc.org or 919-816-3340   News and Updates: Post Event […]

General Info: Update 12/13/2020: Don’t forget to tune in to see Fastest Dogs USA today on ESPN today at 6PM  –  Eastern Time on ESPN2 ! Update 12/11/2020: See the Run Times for Friday here. If there is any issue with your run time, please come to the Secy Desk or call 770-778-4346. Update 12/4/2020: Final reminders regarding […]

New! If you need to have a correction made to your dog's record, there is a new and convenient way to let us know. Please use the new Fast CAT Correction Request Form for faster service.    Sure, you think your dog is fast. But have you ever wondered how fast? Can your dog outrun Usain […]

The AKC works with non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog program and the AKC Search & Rescue program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American Flyball Association (NAFA); […]

The American Kennel Club - National Core Professional Dog Grooming Educational Standards aims to establish clear expectations that ensure all professional dog groomers have the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the dog grooming industry. The American Kennel Club -CoreNational Professional Dog Grooming Educational Standard allows flexibility in the design and method of instruction and recognizes that the standards reflect an […]

 This is a special story about an incredible therapy dog. Luke passed way in January 2010 at about 14 years of age, but the impact he made on many children continues to last. His owner Debra White shares their story. To protect privacy, Debra has changed the names. This story originally appeared in an issue […]

This training tip is supplied by dog trainer Julie Norman Jenkins, training director at Paws4Ever in Mebane, N.C., and captain of top-winning flyball team, Fur Fun. In addition to flyball, Jenkins is an accomplished competitor in agility, freestyle, and disc dog. “Go to place” is an extremely useful behavior for the family dog to learn.  […]