Health Tips We may know our canine companions better than anyone else, but it is important to remember most of us are not medical professionals. If you are uncertain how to treat your dog's medical needs or if you have any questions, you should contact your veterinarian immediately. It is important to keep the following […]

The AKC Detection Dog Task Force has launched its AKC Patriotic Puppy Program – an opportunity for breeders and owners to work closely with experts on raising candidates for explosives detection work. The United States has a serious shortage of qualified dogs to perform the much-needed role of explosives detection dogs. As the number of […]

Limited Registration means that the dog is registered but no litters produced by that dog are eligible for registration. Chapter 3, Section 4A of the AKC's Rules Applying to Registration and Discipline states the following: "may be requested for a dog when application for individual registration of the dog is submitted, provided the application, together […]

We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY Masters Agility Championship (MACH) MACH Racing On Arrows Edge MXB MJB MXF T2B2 owned by Nicole Shaffer of Colorado Springs, CO  In 2018, […]

Sires must have an AKC Original DNA Profile when they have produced: 7 or more litters in a lifetime OR more than 3 litters in a year  Buy AKC DNA Kit Activate AKC DNA Kit The Board of Directors redefined The American Kennel Club's leadership role in the world of purebred dogs by being the […]

Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in US Territories AR, Sherwood – A proposed ordinance that would have lifted restrictions on ownership of “pit bull” dogs in the city has been withdrawn. AKC GR submitted a letter in support of provisions in the ordinance that would have ended dog breed discrimination. View […]

My name is Savanna Michalak and I am ten years old. I was born with a lazy left eye, which my ophthalmologist diagnosed as right intermittent exotropia. My eye would wander off to the side without me knowing and without me being able to control it. My parents took me to University Children's Eye Center […]

Dog books for kids remain staples of school reading lists. Here are 13 of the best children's classics featuring dogs.

By Nancy Pemberton, AKC Breeder of Merit Rowan Border Terriers One of the most important things to do for your pregnant bitch when the time for her to whelp approaches is to provide her with a safe place for her puppies. Not only will it make her feel more secure, it might be a matter […]

Members of the P Litter puppies (Labrador Retrievers) move about on their first day of training at the center. The P Litter (TSA/Penn Vet Working Dog Center) was whelped by a foster family and began their training at 8 weeks of age. Each member of this litter is named after a victim of the 9/11 […]