Here you can access a list of AKC Government Relations resources available to help you be effective advocates for responsible dog ownership and breeding! Be sure to check back often, as we are continuously adding new items.  If you have any questions about these materials, or are dealing with a canine legislation issue, please contact […]

"Drive," the 3-year-old Australian Shepherd, isn't just a dog athlete, he's also a seizure alert dog for "Torch," a dog with idiopathic epilepsy.

Winston and Jeff Wells found each other. During a devastating snowstorm in Texas in 2021, Wells rescued the then-puppy from a ditch and nursed the...

Learn more about the symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment of separation anxiety in dogs and puppies from AKC's dog training experts.

4th of July activities can be overwhelming or even unsafe for your dog. Here are steps you can take before, during, and after the holiday to keep them safe.

How often do dogs go into heat? What does a dog's heat cycle look like? Learn more about the signs of a dog in heat, and how to care for dogs in heat.

Invisible Fence® allows dog owners to create virtual boundaries both indoors and outdoors. This works to keep your dog safe while reinforcing training.

Nystagmus in dogs is an eye condition. It may appear as flickering eye movements, your dog tilting their head to one side, or losing their balance easily.

11-year-old Pomeranian Bella is the first Toy breed dog to earn her Scent Work Master title Bella has only been in Scent Work for two years and was successful right away Many judges and spectators are surprised at the tiny dog's big abilities Although she's small in stature, Bella has a nose that can sniff […]

It’s been said that every dog-owner relationship is unique. Well, welcome to Chester and Steve Garcia’s world, which can best be summed up: better late than never. Westminster 2018 will be the pair’s first trip to America’s most iconic dog show, February 10-13, 2018, in New York City. And amazingly, they are the only entry […]