Planning a Labor Day cookout or picnic? Discover expert advice on keeping your dog safe around food, fireworks, pools, heat, and crowds.

It’s the time of year when family and friends gather to celebrate Independence Day. Consider these factors before bringing your dog to any festivities.

  With their active, friendly, and outgoing personality, it's no wonder Labrador Retrievers have been the AKC's most popular breed for 26 years in a row. The Lab is gentle, intelligent, and easy to train. They are excellent guide dogs, loyal members of search-and-rescue teams, and faithful K-9 owners. They're also perfect family pets and […]

The sounds of "Stars and Stripes Forever" were blaring from a CD player in the backyard and children splashed in the pool. Matthew and Susan were hosting their annual Fourth of July cookout. As guests arrived in festive red, white and blue attire, they would ring the doorbell and immediately hear a few quick barks […]

Driving with your dog in the car is great: you love taking them to the dog park, to the beach, or to a puppy playdate. What isn't so great...is all the hair that gets left in your car post-doggie ride. We know the struggle. If your dog's a shedder, like a Corgi or a Samoyed, […]

From the time he was born three years ago, FISH’s life has been one irony after another. He’s a dog that was born in the Texas desert that you can’t keep out of the water today. And, if that’s not enough, when he arrived at 3 weeks old along with four siblings and their mother […]

Five lessons learned during a lifetime in dog breeding: 1. A critical eye is a must in assessing the value and worth of your dog’s contributions to a breeding program. It may mean changing your mind on the stud dog you thought would add something, turning down a potential bitch to your stud dog, or […]

We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! AGILITY Agility Grand Champion (AGCH) Congratulations to these dogs who have earned the […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world's largest dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the winners of the Companion Animal Law Writing Contest. The contest was open to all students currently enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school and offered a first-place prize of $2500 and a second-place prize of $500. […]

 This is a special story about an incredible therapy dog. Luke passed way in January 2010 at about 14 years of age, but the impact he made on many children continues to last. His owner Debra White shares their story. To protect privacy, Debra has changed the names. This story originally appeared in an issue […]