The annual AKC Breeder of the Year award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. This year, Helyne E. Medeiros was presented with the 2017 AKC Breeder of the Year award for her Seasyde Pointers at the […]

Of the top five breeds registered by the American Kennel Club, two have never won the sought-after Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

  Agility is an exciting event that requires conditioning, concentration, training and teamwork. Dog and handlers negotiate an obstacle course racing against the clock, requiring a true bond and very clear communication. We got to witness some fantastic runs at the 2016 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, and caught up with Carrie DeYoung, […]

For purposes of imposing a consistent format at dog shows, the AKC family of breeds is divided into seven groups. The hounds, terriers, and toy dogs each have their own group. The herding dogs that move livestock are grouped together, and so are the big working dogs that pull, protect, patrol, and do other heavy work. Likewise, sporting dogs, […]

Attention, city slickers! You, too, can own a happy, adjusted dog—even in the smallest studio space. These six breeds do great as apartment dogs. To them, a tiny space is more than enough as long as they receive the proper amount of exercise and socialization. Greyhound They may be known for their speed while running, but […]

Over two days of breed competitions, seven dogs were crowned the winners in their group at the 150th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Whether he is comforting a terminally ill hospice patient or cavorting around an upbeat show ring, The Dude is right at home. Dewey (his nickname is "The Dude") is an almost two-year-old Norwich Terrier, owned by Becca Parkins, a Tacoma, Wash., hospice chaplain who also handles him in Western Washington dog shows on weekends. A […]

When a dog scoots through a tunnel, rocks a see-saw, and scales an A-frame on four paws flying, it's a glorious sight. But spot Rascal, a dog with only three legs sailing through an agility course, and its sweet history in the making. Norwich Newsmaker The 3-year-old Norwich Terrier is the first "tri-pawed" dog to […]

If you want a dog but experience allergy symptoms around them, you are not alone. While no dog is completely hypoallergenic, some purebred breeds are often a better fit for allergy sufferers because they have predictable, low-shedding coats that may spread less dander. Combined with good household allergy management, these breeds can make dog ownership […]

Butch had a tough life. Right up until his last few weeks. The Boston Terrier had been abandoned by his owner over two years ago and lived on the streets of Pinson, Alabama, eating whatever food he could find and withstanding freezing temperatures. It all caught up with him recently when he was found in […]