During the COVID-19 lockdown, your puppy won the people lottery by enjoying your attention around the clock. Snuggling for hours on the couch, long neighborhood walks, and extra lunchtime treats were all in a day's work. It's a heavenly routine your canine best friend has come to rely on. The downside is that your pup […]

The images are gut-wrenching. A woman wading through a flooded street with her dog slung over her shoulders. A tiny, soaked dog being lifted off a rescue truck into outstretched hands. A boat brimming over with dog crates as anonymous volunteers walked through waist-deep water to push it to dry land. In the wake of […]

Navy Veteran and her Weimaraner "Layla" make a splash at the 2025 AKC Diving Dogs Challenge, part of the AKC Salutes the Troops weekend.

Never Stop Learning.One of my tips for being successful with your passion in the sport of purebred dogs is to never stop learning. Read the AKC standard for your breed and the other breeds in your group. Know what breed-specific characteristic are essential to define them. Know why they possess those traits and how they […]

Do you know what your dog finds most motivating? Whether its food, play, or praise, this is how to find what motivates your dog in multiple situations.

Although most dog lovers view every day as pet day, April 11 marks National Pet Day — a chance to honor the happiness and joy they bring to our lives. Celebrate the occasion with one (or more!) of these gifts your canine companion is sure to love. Toys & Treats BFF Dog Gift Pack Everything your dog […]

Finding a pet-friendly apartment or other rental can be a hassle for just about everyone these days‚ no matter who you are. Just ask Major League Baseball pitcher Sean Doolittle and his girlfriend, Eireann Dolan. When Doolittle played for the Oakland Athletics, the couple spent the off season hunting for a dream apartment in the […]

I was sitting in front of a coffee shop drinking an overpriced cappuccino with two friends. At the table next to us sat two women, one who had a Chihuahua with a red leather, rhinestone-studded collar. The dog hovered near her feet and paced back and forth to the extent that his leash would allow, […]

In compliance with PCI regulations, the American Kennel Club (AKC) no longer accepts credit card information on paper forms. Please submit payment by check, money order, or complete your transaction securely online. Most AKC forms and applications can be downloaded from this page. For best results, select a form and save it to your computer, […]

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