Whether you have a puppy or a senior dog, the right flooring can make life easier. Explore durable, dog-friendly options for every home.

When Maria B. Moya was growing up, she always wanted a dog, but it wasn’t possible where her family lived. Then she got out on her own and moved to Hoboken, New Jersey. In her new town, everyone, it seemed, had a dog. Many of them were the trendy mixed-breeds, known as "Goldendoodles." Moya, who […]

Dogs can get internal parasites. The most common internal parasites dogs can get, how they work, and the problems they may cause.

Sawyer Johnson, 13, of Texas, shows his Australian Shepherds in Junior Showmanship, conformation, rally, obedience, and agility.

An affinity for horses, gutsy herding talent, and pick-up-and-go portability helped make the Miniature American Shepherd a rising star in the late 1960s.

If you have rescued an adult dog, congratulations! You are one of the lucky people who will find out how rewarding it can be to give a good home to a senior dog. Adult dogs bond just as readily as puppies do, and one of the benefits is that housetraining is often a much easier […]

A dog life jacket is key to helping you and your dog stay safe in the water. Follow these tips to find the right life jacket for your dog.

Salishan Tibetan Terriers, in Tolland, Connecticut, was founded by Gary and Susan Carr. They began exhibiting Tibetan Terriers in 1975 and breeding them in 1979. The Carrs became AKC Platinum Breeders of Merit, and their kennel has produced some of the top show dogs in the country. Their dogs have earned more than 300 AKC Championships and Obedience titles. In […]

The following are highlights of the numerous bills in Congress that could impact dog owners and the wellbeing of dogs.   Visit our 2026 Legislation Tracking map click on the arrow on the Region column to filter for US Federal legislation and get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of […]

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! AGILITY AGCH (Agility Grand Champion) AGCH MACH6 PACH3 Patterday's Rocky Raccoon MXS2 PAD MJG2 PJD MXP8 MXPG PADP MJP9 MJPG PJDP PAX3 MFB MFPS […]