German Shorthaired Pointers are all-round hunting dogs that also make for friendly companions. Learn all about this & more German Shorthaired Pointer facts.

The Bull Terrier has come a long way since its less-than glamorous origins. There's more to the goofy, sweet breed than meets the eye.

Recently AKC-recognized, this hound dog has roots in France, and is a great hunter and family companion. Learn more about the Basset Fauve de Bretagne!

The newest AKC recognized breed, the Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a little dog with a lot of personality. Learn more with these breed fun facts.

A promising puppy from your last litter has gotten off to a smashing start with his owner-handler. He made his debut at your breed’s national specialty by winning Best in Sweepstakes, and shortly thereafter beat impressive adult competition to claim his first major. His owner exhibits him beautifully; they have built a great rapport; and […]

It's been an exciting weekend so far at the AKC National Championship. The competition is only heating up as the big prize, Best in Show, will be decided Sunday Dec. 18. Check out the results from Saturday's group winners, who will compete tonight for the coveted title. Best of Breed Group Winners from Saturday Dec. […]

Never mind the Mouse. In December, Orlando is all about the dog. Actually, make that plural: Dogs–thousands of them, from tiny Chihuahuas to ginormous Great Danes–stream into Florida to compete in the American Kennel Club's annual flagship event, the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. But if you're never attended before, you might just […]

The fifth time was the charm. Though not unlike the first, second, third, or fourth times. On Monday, a black Labrador Retriever named “Heart" won the Westminster Masters Obedience Championship at the world-famous Manhattan dog show for the fifth consecutive year, with a combined score of 397.5. The fifth straight win resulted in the retiring […]

There is more to the Bichon Frise than meets the eye. Here are some facts you might not know.

  Riley peered through the tunnel, as if he were Alice about to tumble down the rabbit’s hole into Wonderland. Such a small space, such a big dog, it seemed impossible. Yet, on a bright, sunny Sunday morning in May, Riley’s trusted, well-loved human, Jay Cruz, was asking the 14-month-old Mastiff to squeeze his whole […]