San Francisco junior handler Tatum Bartlett wins ANC Best Junior with her PBGV, Spotify.

The Poodle's fluffed and coiffed coat, coupled with the breed's spirited intelligence, and passion for a good swim explains the Poodle's popularity.

Braylen Green may be one of the youngest in the ring, but she is all poise and professionalism as a young handler with big dreams.

'Samara' the Pyrenean Mastiff Outshines as a Guardian and Therapy Dog

The “Safer at Home” period is a great time to get started on your dogs’ health testing. All dogs should have health testing, as recommended by each breed’s parent club, prior to breeding. And now, while many events are canceled and you might have extra time on your hands, it is the perfect time to […]

​Stephanie Sherwood, a Canine Ambassador and member of the Kaystone Vizsla Club in Malverne, PA, visited a second-grade classroom with her Vizsla, Judit this past March and it was nothing short of adorable. Stephanie and Judit have been participating as AKC Canine Ambassadors for about a year now, visiting schools, nursing homes and partaking in […]

We've all fallen for the sad gaze from our dog. But, if your dog's eyes are tearing or you see traces of fluid, something else could be going on.

Ask AKC   Dear AKC: I have a 14-month old pug who eats earthworms every chance he gets. He eats the same amount dry dog food as his brother but eats the earthworms as snacks during his outside time. His brother does not eat earthworms. I'm sure hunger isn't the issue. Is he missing something in […]

AKC Government Relations continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2023 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: U.S. Congress – […]

Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in US Territories GA, DeKalb County – An ordinance proposed in DeKalb County seeks to require owners of female intact companion animals to obtain a litter permit prior to the birth of a litter or within one week after the litter’s birth. The female intact animals […]