When their perky, 18-pound Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, J.B. (James Bond), enters the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show breed ring at 12:30 p.m. Monday, owners Lynnette and Randy Bragg’s focus will be in two directions. Yes, that’s right! Their attention, of course, will be directed on this special young champion, but their eyes will be […]

On January 17th, Marcia Allen of Bettendorf, Iowa collapsed in her backyard. She was suffering from a stroke and unable to get up or yell for help. Luckily for Allen, she had a doggie guardian angel watching out for her. His name is Mack and he's the Black Labrador Retriever who lives next-door to Allen. […]

If you want to include potty pads in your puppy’s housetraining routine, read on for tips on how to potty train a puppy on pads.

Like 300,000 other Americans, I got a hip replacement this year. When I returned from the hospital, my full-on Ferrari of a Belgian Malinois was there to greet me. Six-year-old Belgian Malinois "Scotch"—officially known as Avonlea's Stuck on You, UD, TDX, AX, AXJ, CGC, TT—is smart, energetic, and multitalented. I cannot imagine that he “knew” […]

When Rick and Lorie Douglas first set eyes on puppy Biscotti Rose two years ago, they knew she was special. Now a Westminster and Conformation star, she is also Rick's best support system through cancer treatment.

Do you have a dog who dislikes or even reduces to going outside in bad weather to relieve themself? Learn how to help get them accustomed.

Potty training a puppy is challenging, but with the help of the AKC GoodDog! Helpline, these 10 tips can help make things easier for you and your dog.

Over the years, a number of authors have projected the annual cost of raising a dog. In many cases, even with food, supplies and veterinary care considered, the estimated costs have seemed low. Two veterinary students from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine have recently updated the statistics related to costs involved in […]

By scheduling meals, walks, playtime, and activities in a set daily routine, you and your puppy will be on your way to a successful potty training timeline.

Originally ran in the "Dogsport 101" column of AKC Family Dog Dog sports aren't only for purebreds. Since 2010, the AKC has awarded thousands of titles to mixed-breeds. Why shouldn’t your clever, athletic mix join the fun? And why shouldn’t you enjoy the bragging rights that come with putting an AKC title on your dog? […]