From double to single, long to hairless, and curly to wiry, dogs' coats come in different textures, lengths, and colors. So what's a double coat?

Dogs were domesticated from wolves starting around 30,000 years ago. But how did it happen and did humans play a role or did dogs domesticate themselves?

Good grooming will help your dog look and feel their best. Keep your dog clean and healthy with these at-home dog grooming tips.

A combination of breed and socialization will help determine how your dog will behave. Here's why breed matters when selecting a pet.

Learn about the types and severity of dog burns and how to administer first aid to help with healing and reduce risk of infection or other complications.

On the morning of September 12, 2001, Susan Cohen was going to her job at New York City’s Animal Medical Center when she saw a search-and-rescue German Shepherd Dog being rushed into the emergency room. The dog had been overcome by toxic fumes at Ground Zero, and needed medical help fast. As AMC’s director of […]

Generally speaking, smaller dog breeds can make good companion dogs for apartments or condominiums. They adapt well in confined spaces, and they don't need a tremendous amount of exercise to keep them happy and healthy. But there are many dog breeds that make good choices for apartments, some of which you may not expect! Bulldog […]

Hoping to meet a specific dog breed (or cat breed), or do you just want to meet all 150+ breeds? Find your favorites on our list of breeds so you won't miss a single wag, whisker, or woof! They'll all be there to meet you at the January 25-26, 2020 AKC Meet the Breeds event. […]

Thousands of dogs serve with U.S. forces on bases and operating posts around the world as patrol dogs and detectors of explosives and drugs.   Six of these hard-working canines from the Connecticut Army National Guard Military Working Dog program will be honored with the DOGNY Heroic Military Working Dog Award sponsored by Citibank at […]

Dog owners in Sherwood, Arkansas, are urged to take action in support of provisions in a proposed ordinance that would lift restrictions on ownership of “pit bull” dogs in the city. The proposal is currently tabled, and could be considered again at the next city council meeting on July 22, 2024. When available, the meeting […]