State Issues: News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2020 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama – HB 209 seeks to authorize food service establishments to allow pet dogs in […]

News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2020 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Colorado – HB 20-1084 would place further restrictions on breeders, and restrict pet choice and consumer protection […]

We love our dogs, but that doesn't mean that potential buyers want to see said pets (or any evidence of them) when looking at a home they're thinking of buying. "Pets are either an attractive distraction, so cute they distract prospective buyers from looking at the real estate, or completely the opposite," says Diane Saatchi, […]

Generally speaking, smaller dog breeds can make good companion dogs for apartments or condominiums. They adapt well in confined spaces, and they don't need a tremendous amount of exercise to keep them happy and healthy. But there are many dog breeds that make good choices for apartments, some of which you may not expect! Bulldog […]

When you live in an apartment or high-rise, the logistics of getting a puppy outside when they have to go potty gets more difficult.

There are several causes of dog farts and smelly gas. Here, we explore the possible reasons behind dog farts and how to stop them.

Worms like roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms can be dangerous to your dog. Learn more about preventing worms plus diagnosis and treatment tips.

Dogs instinctively lick wounds, but should they? Dog saliva was long thought to have healing effects, but science shows licking may do more harm than good.

Never mind the Mouse. In December, Orlando is all about the dog. Actually, make that plural: Dogs–thousands of them, from tiny Chihuahuas to ginormous Great Danes–stream into Florida to compete in the American Kennel Club's annual flagship event, the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. But if you're never attended before, you might just […]

Learn how to calculate dog years into human years with this helpful chart, and find out how researchers came up with the numbers.