If you're looking for the perfect at-home companion, consider the Shih Tzu. This loving, playful, and outgoing breed is known for being good with kids.

Left in the cold for too long, dogs can develop hypothermia, a dangerous condition that occurs when the core body temperature drops too low. For dogs, mild hypothermia begins to set in when their body temperature drops below 99° Fahrenheit. Frostbite can also become an issue at extremely low temperatures. If left untreated, hypothermia can also […]

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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is full of energy, loves people, and makes a great family pet. Here are some interesting facts about this lovable breed. 1. They are native to Ireland. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is one of four terrier breeds that are native to Ireland. According to legend, when the Spanish Armada […]

The Retriever 36 in. Step-Thru Exercise Pen for Dogs is the perfect next step for your puppies when they have outgrown the whelping box. This affordable pen has eight 24-inch panels (one of which has a double-latch door) and more than one can be combined to make a larger play area for bigger litters with […]

A good tool for keeping a puppy’s mind off grooming, bathing, or a possibly undesirable behavior is a lick mat. The Pet Naturals Busy Butter Lick Mat and Treat Combo has suction cups on the back so it will stick to any smooth surface. The Busy Butter Calming Supplement included has four effective ingredients, including […]

Not every child is eager to follow in their family's footsteps. But third-generation owner-handlers Taylor and Cameron Johnson are keen to make their marks in the dog show world. These Junior Handlers from Colorado Springs, Colorado, work with Old English Sheepdogs and Bouvier des Flandres, which their parents and paternal grandparents also breed, show, and […]

There is so much misinformation passed around about dogs, but to truly know your pet, get to the bottom of these common dog myths.

If you seek an energetic, loving companion, look no further than the English Springer Spaniel, a member of the Sporting Group.

By Jennifer Clark, Manager, Canine Legislation It was one of the busiest days of the legislative year in North Carolina, but that didn't stop legislators, legislative staff, and state employees from responding to the AKC's invitation to "stop by on your lunch break and hug a dog!" at AKC's 4th annual "Canines at the Capitol" […]