The Springfield (IL) City Council is expected to consider a proposal on Wednesday, March 27, that would require all who breed dogs “for the purpose of sale” to obtain a $100 annual registration. The proposal is very broad and could impact anyone who breeds and sells even one dog for conformation, performance, sporting, etc.  The […]

Yesterday, the Indiana Governor signed House Bill 1412, which allows pet stores to continue to operate in the state so long as they and the breeders sourcing to them meet certain standards and comply with consumer protection requirements. In addition, the new law would require all rescues transporting more than 12 dogs through the state […]

New research has shown that flatworms (H. americana) has spread to parts of the Colorado River, putting dogs in Southern California at risk of infection.

Based on American Kennel Club registration statistics, we rank the most popular dog breeds in America each year. The French Bulldog takes the No. 1 spot!

Every dog owner thinks their dog is intelligent. In flashes of brilliance, your dog lets you know what time it is because he wants dinner and runs to...

Thirty-five state legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: Arizona – Senate Bill 1047 seeks to regulate dogs outdoors.  It provides specific exemptions for police and working dogs, hunting, training, “sporting and competitive functions”, and “lawful competitions”.  As introduced, the bill […]

The AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards were created to recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of purebred dogs on a national level. The recipients were selected by votes cast by AKC Member Clubs for nominees in each of the following categories: Conformation, Companion Events and Performance Events. The American Kennel Club […]

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 Agility Grand Championship (AGCH) AGCH MACH6 Mister Tedley MXS2 PDS MJS2 PJD PJDP MFG TQX T2B6 ACT2 TKA owned by Kathy Crain of […]

2024 Schedule Hair vs. Fur. Thu, Apr 25, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT "Jenkins splits hairs on the core differences of coat types" Sign up here to join the April 25, 2024 webinar with Jennifer Bishop. Jennifer Bishop Jennifer has been a Certified Master Groomer since 1985. Jennifer's passion and mission is the […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Michael Canalizo (Conformation), Curt Curtis (Companion Events) and Laurie Soutar (Performance). The Awards, created by AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung in 1999, are presented in […]