It happens fast, and he makes it look easy. "Hit it!" says Bea Page, and with a running start, Hogan the French Bulldog begins his sprint into parkour.

You've likely seen viral photos of search dogs in Australia locating and saving Koalas amidst the country's devastating fires. But did you know those aren't the only dogs trained to support conservation efforts? Sniffing out animals, scat, plants, diseases, and more, specially-trained conservation dogs and their handlers are hard at work across the United States […]

When you think of dogs pulling sleds in the Arctic, what breed comes to mind? Is it the Siberian Husky (Siberian) or the Alaskan Malamute (Mal)? Maybe you didn't realize that, for all their similarities, these are two distinct breeds. Granted, they both originated in Arctic areas, both have thick double coats, and they both […]

Does your dog chase cars, bikes, skateboarders, squirrels, or other wildlife? You aren't alone. The good news is that it's possible to train your dog to ignore the temptation to chase and even channel that desire into games and sports.

Maintaining good eye health is essential for your dog. A dog eye infection can quickly become serious, so look out for the signs.

More than 100 junior handlers traveled to Orlando during the 2019 AKC National Championship to compete in The AKC Juniors Classic in Obedience and/or AKC Rally® along with the Juniors Agility Competition. Kids and teens ages 9-17 were invited to the competition for each respective sport based on their achievements all-year-long. In Obedience, Juniors competed based […]

The newly formed Arizona Sunset Juniors Club collaborated for months on their first event as a club—a sanctioned B match, with breed judging, and more.

Forty-seven legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country:  Arizona – Senate Bill 1457 would establish a new Office of Domestic Companion Animal Health within the Office of the State Veterinarian.  It would, in part require “all backyard breeders and hobby breeders […]

Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2017 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama — Senate Bill 17 /House Bill 45 would create the “Alabama Dog and Cat Breeders Commission” with authority to license, regulate, and inspect dog and […]

Policies for All New Clubs: Two Path Event Process for New Club Accreditation to License Status (July 2023 Bd Mtg): The Club Relations Department proposed a two-path event process from accreditation to license status for all new clubs. Currently, there are eight event paths for clubs to reach license status. The event path assigned to a […]