ASK AKC  Dear AKC: Our family is searching for the right breed of dog for our family. We have two sons at home, 12 and 13 years old, and are looking for a small family pet of 35 lb. or less in weight fully grown. Any advice you can give would be appreciated. -- Looking […]

ASK AKC  All dog owners need expert advice from time to time to meet the challenges of caring for their canines. The American Kennel Club aims to provide you and your purebred dog with the help you asked for. Dear AKC: I'm a 12-year-old-girl and I want to get a dog, but my dad won't […]

Aspirin for Dogs: Don’t Take 2 and Call me in the MorningYou can carefully give aspirin to your dog, but it’s best to consult your veterinarian first. Keep in mind that there are alternative pain relievers. Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and many veterinarians say it’s OK for dogs as long as a […]

ASK AKC  Dear AKC: We have an American Eskimo that just turned 4 years old. She will eat her food really fast or drink lots and lots of water really fast.Therefore causing her to hack and gag. She also has issues with vomiting on a regular basis. Is this normal for her breed? We are […]

While going through boxes of dog-related material one day, I came across some interesting facts about porcupines. I live in a small country town nestled in an area consisting of mostly woods, streams, stone walls, and rock formations, where an all-too-curious Red and White might possibly encounter this prickly creature. Since two of my Red […]

Main Reasons Your Dog May Be Itchy Finding the source of your dog’s skin irritation can be a daunting, long process, but the good news is that with a combination of careful diagnostics, management, and medication, dog owners can do much more than scratch the surface of those annoying canine itches. Veterinary dermatologist John C. […]

Raising puppies the right way helps to ensure that they will grow up to be happy and well-adjusted companions for life. There is a lot involved in properly raising a litter of puppies. Creating a “dream doggie” who looks like and acts like his or her breed should involves both genetics and nurture. Breeder Pat […]

A club wishing to hold an obedience trial must first meet all AKC requirements before applying for permission from the AKC. The next step is for the club to appoint an obedience trial committee that will have sole jurisdiction over the dogs, handlers and owners entered in the trial. To enter an obedience trial, the […]

The best advice is to START TRAINING EARLY! Training a puppy is easier than training an adult dog because a puppy is more open to new ideas and has not yet developed "bad habits." While it's best to start young, the old saying "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" is only partially true. […]

Care and Conditions Policy Ownership Records form Litter Records form Dog Record Book Regulations for Recordkeeping and Identification of Dogs pamphlet Procedures for Registration Matters Rules Applying to Registration and Discipline Dealers Record of Transactions in Dogs Statement of Legal Rights form Power of Attorney form Emergency Preparedness Plan