She called on tracking experts, social media users, psychics, and an army of volunteers. Would it be enough to bring her dog home? May 22, 2017, the day after my birthday, was the longest day I have ever lived. One minute, my Golden Retriever, Sam, was with me, then, in a heartbeat, he was gone. […]

The annual National Dog Show is arguably the one of the best parts of Thanksgiving. Here's everything you need on how to watch the National Dog Show.

Yes, cashews are generally safe for dogs to eat. However, there are some basic guidelines to keep in mind before feeding your dog cashews.

Years ago our Komondors routinely wore the “fur saver” choke collars very popular in our breed. These collars have elongated (thus fewer) links, smooth edges, and do minimal cord damage. One afternoon my husband Alan and I were relaxing on the deck when our Komondor, Eos, began to display what I first thought was a […]

Ask AKC   Dear AKC: I am having a problem with my dog that I know (from conversations at the dog park) many others have to deal with. When my dog is let off her leash she bolts! She is an Australian Shepherd so it is quite difficult to get her back. I have been […]

Breeding dogs takes time, patience, a great willingness to learn, the ability to be humble, and sometimes a little luck. Having a good eye for a dog does not hurt any, either. One of the most important things about being a good breeder is avoiding kennel blindness. It has been the undoing of many a good breeder. […]

Some breeds of dogs have seen their purpose change over the years. The Pug is not among them. Learn more about Pug history and what they were bred to do.

  You didn’t want your lowlife cousin to come to the party, but he came uninvited with your sister. Dog breeding can be like that. Some relatives can’t be avoided. Genotype, the genetic makeup of a dog, involves the extended family. My mentors taught me that linebreeding, the practice of breeding dogs who are somewhat […]

May 1st marked National Purebred Dog Day, and AKC Government Relations was pleased to celebrate and recognize the importance of our beloved purpose-bred companions in a variety of ways throughout the last month. One of the best ways to promote purebred dogs is to allow the public to interact with the breeds and learn about […]

News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Alabama – SB 2 as pre-filed seeks to prohibit inmates from participating in training of dogs for tracking humans. AKC is monitoring this legislation. California – AB-240: This proposal would create a tax on the sale of pet […]