Humans often try new trending diets to help them lose weight. If you want to help your dog shed some few pounds though, should you try intermittent fasting, and is it safe for dogs?

Is it normal for a dog to sleep upside down? Find out why dogs choose this position, whether it affects breathing, and what it reveals about their well-being.

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.

Ear mites in dogs are uncomfortable and can be painful. They can also lead to other, potentially serious ear conditions in dogs.

Can your dog sit near a campfire? Will your dog be affected by bonfire smoke? Healthy dogs can be near a campfire with certain precautions.

The annual National Dog Show is arguably the one of the best parts of Thanksgiving. Here's everything you need on how to watch the National Dog Show.

When it comes to planning a litter, most breeders agree on a few things. They want to increase conception rates, maximize litter size, and produce quality puppies -- all with the safety of the bitch of the utmost importance. These days, there are many ways for breeders to achieve their goals. While natural breeding may […]

If you are considering becoming a mentor for an aspiring breeder, first I would say congratulations and thank you for doing your part to keep all that we love growing and flourishing. Next, there are things I would like you to consider. Becoming a mentor should not be undertaken without a lot of soul-searching on […]

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 – HR […]

From Our Nation's Capitol Although neither chamber is in session this week, the AKC Government Relations team continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2019 Legislation Tracking page and click on “US Fed” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights […]