(updated 9/1/26 ) 7/14/2026 From the July Board Meeting - one new breed was added to the Foundation Stock Service Program – Nenets Laika. 5/11/2026 From the May Board Meeting - one new breed was added to the Foundation Stock Service Program – Lucas Terrier. 4/13/2026 From the April Board Meeting - three new breeds […]

If a dog's individual registration application has been lost, the litter owner must request a duplicate registration application online. The litter owner will need to have the following information, when submitting the request: Litter number, breed and date of birth Litter owners name, address and signature Sex of dog they are requesting the duplicate for […]

There are many ways that teachers can modify lessons and activities to meet the needs of diverse learners. Here are some of our most tried and true strategies. Pre-teach difficult vocabulary and concepts Introduce particularly difficult vocabulary words or concepts prior to the lesson. A word web is an excellent way to begin because it […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2026"] Below you will find recording links and resources for webinars that aired in 2026. Once you click the recording link, you will be asked to enter your name and email address in order to access the recording. Webinar Topic Recording Link Tiny Teeth, Big Future: A Guide to Puppy Dental Care-Sponsored by […]

Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in US Territories The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can’t help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or introduced […]

KS, Wichita – The Wichita Animal Services Advisory Board met in November to discuss a mandatory spay and neuter Ordinance. AKC has shared our concerns with the board on numerous occasions. The board hopes to address this as part of several issues related to at-large dog problems. AKC will continue to weigh in on these […]

She's a Grand Champion in the show ring, but Florin's more impressive title is Super Mom. The gregarious 4-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog, owned by Layal Bouaoun, of St. Louis County, Missouri, is equally comfortable on the streets of Manhattan, as she demonstrated recently while competing in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, or on her […]

Each month, the American Kennel Club (AKC) profiles breeders to hear how they got started and learn about their breeding program and experience with AKC Marketplace. We recently spoke with Cathy Lewandowski of SoftMaple Curly-Coated Retrievers in Croghan, N.Y. Lewandowski is an AKC Breeder of Merit who has produced versatile, top-winning dogs. Lewandowski's love for […]

Homemade dog treats are a great way to provide your dog with tasty and healthy snacks. We've selected fun molds and delicious recipes to help you make your dog's new favorite treat.

The top three All American Dogs of each height class have qualified for the 2021 AKC Fast CAT Invitational taking place Dec. 15 – 18 in Orlando, FL. In FastCAT, dogs run individually in a timed 100-yard dash. The top three fastest dogs of each breed, based on the 2020 averages, were invited to the […]