(AKC Breeder of Merit Buffy Stamm was co-breeder of the 2010 Westminster Best in Show winner, GCh. Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot. In 2008, She was named AKC Terrier Breeder of the Year.) A few years ago, our most promising young stud dog had already sired the Best of Winners at two national specialties. One of […]

Smith, the 2012 AKC Breeder of the Year, attended his first dog show with a Dalmatian in 1956 and has been involved in the sport ever since. He quickly gravitated to the terrier rings and acquired a Wire Fox Terrier in 1957. His first Smooth came in 1962. The AKC delegate from the Dalmatian Club of America for […]

Ask AKC   Dear AKC: My question deals with how Yorkshire Terriers socialize. Do "Yorkie" females get along better with other females or with male Yorkies? We have been told varying opinions and need to know, as we are in the process of purchasing another Yorkie and need to pick the correct gender to get […]

Just like you might receive a referral to a specialist, dogs sometimes need care from a veterinary specialist who focuses on a particular field of veterinary medicine. For example, your dog may see a specialist to rule out certain medical conditions. Or they might need a specific type of treatment for a persistent or worsening […]

You may know of the West Highland White Terrier, but they're more than meets the eye. Learn more about the breed with these Westie fun facts.

Is the Scottish Terrier the right breed for your lifestyle? Learn more about this iconic terrier breed and see if they're right for you.

For Karen Rowan, a lifelong love of dogs became a decades-long commitment to one breed in particular: the Dalmatian. Alongside her husband, Paul, Rowan has spent more than 30 years developing Gaelic Dalmatians in North Carolina. Their program reflects careful planning, respect for the breed’s history and purpose, and a deep commitment to responsible breeding. […]

Is it safe to have dogs and small pets in the same home? Learn more about the risks and training to help them coexist.

Eggheaded and muscular, the Bull Terrier is “full of fire but of sweet disposition,” according to its breed standard — and it takes a handler who truly understands the breed to show one at its best. “They are ornery, and they are clownish,” says 14-year-old Kole Brown, who shows his family’s Bull Terriers and Miniature […]

Hyperkeratosis refers to the overproduction of keratin, the protein that makes up a dog's hair, skin, and nails. Learn about the condition.