When you own a purpose-bred purebred dog, you get invaluable insight beyond that irresistible fuzzy puppy licking your face. With a purebred, you know what to expect regarding the full-grown size, body type, ear shape, tail style, coat, and temperament. You can predict that dog’s appearance, whether it will need special grooming, its energy level, […]

Dogs are den animals and having a crate for them in your home gives them a cozy spot of their own. Here's how to choose the best dog crate for your home.

A common question you might ask when you start training your dogs is: When can I stop giving them treats? Here's how to incorporate treats successfuly.

By Anne Bowes: What is involved in creating a breeding line? Here are some observations gleaned from a lifetime of trying Totally dedicate oneself to the pursuit. The lives of breeders revolve around the reproductive cycles of their bitches and the requirements of their puppies. Many other normal human activities are subjected to these considerations […]

Photos courtesy of Mike Perrin. If you're a dog lover and aren't watching BBC's 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency,' you should be. It has mystery, sci-fi, humor, Elijah Wood, and most importantly, a Corgi! Played by Bentley the dog actor, this Corgi was a mysterious (and adorable) element of the pilot episode of the show […]

Here at the AKC, we never get tired of learning more about dogs, whether it's a new study on canine behavior, a statistic from our database, or even just cool facts about a dog's impressive physical and mental abilities. You may know some of these already, and others may be more of a "wait, really?" […]

Begging is a full-time job for many dogs; there are ways to stop your dog from begging. These ideas will help your dog break the habit for Thanksgiving.

American-made and a long-kept secret of South Carolina, Boykin Spaniel History goes back to the early 1900s. Today, the breed is seen across the South.

Although most puppies are dog social, in adulthood most dogs become dog selective or dog tolerant. Some may even become dog reactive.

AKC Government Relations continues to monitor the US Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2021 Legislation Tracking map and click on “Federal Bills” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the federal level include: US […]