After nearly two full days of competition between more than 100 dogs, one Golden Retriever came out on top: "Baker" handled by Korin Bevis.

Rocco, a Siberian Husky, goes once a month to meet Richard Orea of Homeboy Puppy Fades Pet Grooming Salon for a clean start.

Feeding your dog in a separate room than you dine in can help prevent begging Teach your dogs basic obedience commands to help discourage impulse-based behaviors Reward your dog for good behavior When you sit down for mealtimes, if you end up with a furry beggar at your feet giving you those big puppy-dog eyes, […]

AKC Government Relations continues to monitor the US Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2022 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. […]

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:  U.S. […]

By Teresa Ralenkotter KasKade Rhythm of the Rain, CD, RE, OAJ, NJP, CA Call name: Rain -- DOB: 10-10-00 Owners: Teresa and Eleanor Ralenkotter, Robert Eugene McDonald Breeder: Robert Eugene McDonald Rain has always been an athletic Basset Hound, successfully competing in agility, obedience, and rally. However, when the all-breed Coursing Ability Test was announced […]

  The spotlight shines on a beautiful young red dog who loves agility. Keavy is an Irish Setter who competes in the 20-Preferred class in the Agility League division of Regulation Sophomore and often is the top scoring Preferred Tall dog when League rankings come out. Her owner, Cheryl, has shared life with Irish Setters […]

Canine Care Tip Brought to You by the AKC GoodDog! Helpline Team School will be out soon and summer vacation is coming up! Planning to bring Fido on your family road trip? A little planning ahead will make your trip smoother. Here are a few tips to keep your dog cool and comfortable! Before your trip: […]

This spring consider investing some time in training and spending time with the four-legged member of your family. With longer daylight hours and warmer weather, there's no better time. There are quite a few fun activities you can do with your dog, in addition to walking and hiking. Treibball, agility, and dock diving are just […]

AKC Canine Partners congratulates the All-American Dogs and their owners who competed and won honors at the North America Diving Dogs Championship, Dec. 13 – 15, in Orlando, FL. Photo:  Whitney Rupps/Chop Photography Open: Christopher AD CGC CAA DCAT owned by Georganna Acord of Frazeysburg, OH placed 5th in Open Junior Gryffon CA BCAT owned […]