SORT BY
![Afghan Hound running after a lure in Fast CAT.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/19125627/Afghan-Hound-running-after-a-lure-in-Fast-CAT-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Fast CAT is Gaining Popularity: Here’s How to Get an Edge Up on The Competition
Paid Advertisement Does your dog love to run? Then you may want to consider getting them involved in Fast CAT, which has nothing to do with cats. Using dogs' natural inclination to run and chase, it's a sport that all dogs get a kick out of, from Greyhounds to Pekingese. What is Fast CAT? The […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/fast-cat-gaining-popularity-heres-get-edge-competition/
| July 19, 2022
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/23165728/280033262_372675168224236_3113162580234330908_n-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Juniors
Junior Handler Spotlight: Skylar Sowiecki
After taking a training class three years ago, now 16-year-old Skylar Sowiecki swiftly got involved with dog shows. Sowiecki resides in sunny Florida and owns German Shepherd Dogs—but can also be seen showing Borzois and occasionally Beaucerons and Greyhounds. Sowiecki and her two GSDs compete in a variety of sports including Conformation, Rally, Dock Diving, Fast […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-skylar-sowiecki/
| June 23, 2022
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/23144344/Australian-Shepherd-emotional-support-dog-sitting-next-to-its-handicapped-senior-owner-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: News
What Makes A Good Crisis Therapy Dog?
Similar to how dogs have been shown to help their owners feel better, therapy dogs are able to bring comfort and support to the public. Therapy dogs are typically social, yet calm dogs who after training and certification can alongside their handler visit people in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and other settings. There are also […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/makes-good-crisis-therapy-dog/
| June 23, 2022
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB HONORS CENTENNIAL CLUBS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to recognize its affiliated dog clubs which have been holding AKC events for over 100 years and are an essential part of the sport of dogs. Founded in 1884, AKC together with its affiliated organizations promote responsible dog ownership, conduct over 23,000 organized dog events per year, breed […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-centennial-clubs/
| May 19, 2022
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20114349/Harrier_BreedStandards_004-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Harrier History: The Hunting Hound Between Beagle and Foxhound
The covert’s utmost bound Slyly she skirts; behind them cautious she creeps, And in that very track, so lately stain’d By all the steaming crowd, seems to pursue The foe she flies. -William Somerville, The Chace, 1735 William Somerville’s lyrical description of a hare sneaking around behind a pursuing pack of hounds and tracking them […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/harrier-history-hunting-hound-beagle-foxhound/
| April 20, 2022
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/21130753/Two-Grand-Basset-Griffon-Vendeen-side-by-side-outdoors.-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: Breed Preservation
20 Rare Dog Breeds You Never Knew Existed
With over 200 recognized dog breeds, it can be difficult to learn about them all. You've probably seen plenty of Labrador Retrievers and French Bulldogs, two of the most popular dog breeds in the country, but there are many other breeds that go relatively unnoticed. If it weren’t for their enthusiasts, we might not even […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/rare-dog-breeds-you-never-knew-existed/
| March 21, 2022
![two poodles outdoors top 5 most popular breeds](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/15085347/Miniature-Poodles-head-portrait-outdoors-1-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2021
It goes without saying that in your house, your dog is the most popular. But what do the statistics say? The American Kennel Club has used registration data to compile the list of 2021’s most popular breeds. As always, the Labrador Retriever tops the list — this time for the 31st year! The Lab's temperament […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-of-2021/
| March 15, 2022
![Affenpinscher standing in grass outdoors.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/07093403/Affenpinscher-standing-in-grass-outdoors-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Smallest Dog Breeds
Small dogs are some of the most popular dog breeds in the world. Not only do they take up less space, but they also usually have large, fun personalities. Many people like smaller dogs because small-breed supplies are generally less expensive, and small dogs live longer and can be ideal for apartment living. However, not […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/world-smallest-dog-breeds/
| March 7, 2022
![](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Golden-Retriever-getting-a-bath-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Grooming
Finding the Right Shampoo for Your Dog
Wavy, curly, silky, short, double, dense, wooly, corded – dog coats are definitely not all the same. There’s a wide variation from breed to breed and among individual dogs. Not all dog shampoos are good for every dog, but how do you choose which is the best for your pet? Finding a shampoo that is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-shampoos/
| March 3, 2022
![English Cocker Spaniel meeting a man outdoors.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/16145712/English-Cocker-Spaniel-meeting-a-man-outdoors-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
The Importance of a Well-Fitting Dog Harness
If your dog spends their entire on-leash walk choking against their collar, you might be considering using a harness. Maybe your dog already wears a harness, but it's rubbing their skin or they don't like putting it on. Although there are many potential benefits to using a harness, it can do more harm than good […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/the-importance-of-a-well-fitting-harness/
| February 16, 2022