If your canine companion can't stay away from water and loves to fetch, you both might enjoy a sport that's quickly growing in popularity: Diving Dogs. What You Need to Know about Dock Diving In the sport of Diving Dogs, handlers throw a toy into a body of water while your dog waits on a […]

September 25, 2019 A Prince George’s County (Maryland) policy committee is expected to consider numerous changes to the county’s animal laws at a hearing tomorrow, Thursday, September 26. Those who reside or participate in dog events and activities in Maryland are strongly encouraged to contact the Prince George’s County committee and express concerns with how […]

Disc Dog is an exciting, fast-paced, fun sport that all dogs and people can enjoy. UpDog has taken the basic game of fetch with a flying disc and expanded it into a whole bunch of fun games! Dogs of any breed, type, size or shape can play and be successful. If your dog can fetch, […]

The AKC S.A.F.E. Grooming Program added a new "Safety In The Salon Recertification Course", to ensure dog groomers stay current on best grooming practices.

In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were created and first awarded in 1999 to honor our best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a national […]

The 2019 winners of the AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) were announced September 23. This year's five winners include a Rottweiler who comforted survivors of mass shootings across the country, an Explosive Detection Dog (EDD) Labrador Retriever, a Doberman Pinscher who has participated in 29 missing person searches, a Dalmatian who doubles […]

The AKC® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 20th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. One award is presented in each of the following five categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Therapy, […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the expansion of its AKC S.A.F.E. Grooming Certification Program with a “Safety in the Salon Recertification Course.” The course was soft-launched at Groom Expo, hosted by Barkleigh Productions, Sept. 12-15th in Hershey, PA. “The launch of the Safety in the Salon Recertification Course brings the AKC […]

Here’s a simple prescription for what ails you: a furry friend. You already knew that, but the new book Doctor Dogs by Maria Goodavage will likely reinforce that conviction. A series of colorful case histories accented with wit, the book personalizes a wide array of medical disorders and the ways in which dogs assist us.

The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2019 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “The breeders honored with this award have made important contributions to the sport and future of purebred dogs,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and […]