For over 70 years, Snoopy, the imaginative and good-natured Beagle from Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts comics, has captured the hearts of millions.

Spike is a 51-pound, 7½-year-old, fun-loving, task-oriented best friend. But there’s another side to this resourceful Bearded Collie’s multifaceted personality. He’s been a seizure-alert dog for his owner, Susan Zuckerman, of Boca Raton, Fla., since he was 6 years old, when she experienced her first epilepsy incident. "It seems like only yesterday," says her husband, […]

As its name suggests, this imposing, rugged dog comes from Turkey, a sprawling country. Learn more about Anatolian Shepherd Dog history.

The summer is finally upon us! With the warm weather comes cookouts and outdoor fun. Here are some things to keep in mind when planning for barbecue safety.

SpotOn Wireless GPS dog fencing changes the way we keep dogs safe to run, play, and roam. Create and customize a boundary with just a collar and an app!

Keep your dog safe by learning which household items could be extremely harmful to them. Make sure to keep these safely away from your pet.

“Oh my gosh, that little dog can jump 14 feet?" It's a question owner Angela Crawford is familiar with. After all, not many Cavalier King Charles Spaniels participate in Dock Diving, and 14 feet is an impressive distance to jump. But getting questions like this, and watching the excitement of the crowds at any Dock […]

Do you need to have lots of space to practice agility? Lisa Topol would tell you no. In fact, she's been competing in agility for nearly 12 years while living in a New York City apartment. Today, she has three dogs and competes with two: 12-year-old Schmutzy and four-year-old Plop, both All-American dogs. Her 11-year […]

The word kennel is believed to have originated in France to describe a pack of hounds and their housing. Today, it describes the most important environment in any breeder’s home. Once primitive man hooked up with dogs in a permanent ongoing relationship, the two learned to live together. Over the centuries, man began to construct […]

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