Having a dog is great. Renting an apartment with a dog can be another story. When you find a rental apartment or condo that accepts dogs, you will probably have to pay a pet deposit, and if you own a large dog, you might have to introduce your pet to your prospective landlord to show […]

14-year-old junior handler Adam Kucera and 2-year-old Irish Setter "Stryker" already have some impressive titles under their belt, including NOHS BIS.

If you and your pup are competing in any dog sport, you may start to accumulate ribbons. But what do you do with all of these prizes? Give them a place of honor in your home! Here are fun dog show ribbon display ideas for every decorating style. Trophy Wall Probably the easiest dog show […]

Duke University welcomed seven unusual students this semester, a group of yellow Lab puppies. The dogs from Duke Canine Cognition Center are part of a "Puppy Kindergarten" training program. The program is designed to study the impact of affection and socialization on service dog training. As anyone who follows higher education knows, Duke University has […]

My name is Skylar Sowiecki and I am a 15 year old junior handler. I train dogs and compete with my own in various sports. The biggest thing that people seem to forget about when training for dog sports is that having a good relationship with your dog will always make your 'performance' better. Having […]

Below are some frequently asked questions about finding information on the new AKC.org website. If you have a moment, we encourage you to read the step-by-step instructions or watch the video to familiarize yourself with the structure of the new site to help you during future visits. Select your device: Desktop Instructions Mobile Instructions Full Video Webinar […]

Kara A. Kolster DVM DACT Theriogenologist, Springfield Veterinary Center, Glen Allen, Virginia, USA The results of a thorough semen analysis as well as breeding history may help determine the cause of subfertility in a stud dog. However, in over 50% of cases the underlying cause may not be known. In these cases, management of living […]

The AKC Character Education Program is a character education unit designed for school teachers and counselors or homeschooling parents. It is most appropriate for use with students in grades K-5. This program aims to provide schools with a quality character education program by using our vast knowledge of dogs to engage children in a character […]

[video width="270" height="480" mp4="https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pups-in-the-Classroom-270-x-480-px.mp4"][/video] Pups in Preschool is a unique two-week unit designed for preschool teachers or homeschoolers. It's not just about basic age-appropriate concepts like letters and counting; it's also about making learning fun and engaging through our captivating dog-themed activities. FAQs [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Why dog themed?"] Thematic learning can help get kids interested in learning; […]

Centers for Disease Control – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced an extension of current requirements for the import of live dogs from countries at high risk for rabies. Under current requirements established in June 2022 all categories of importers are eligible to import dogs from high-risk counties.   Commercially imported […]