Eek’s formal name is MACH Ellie Ellis Kim MXB MJB, and she is owned, loved and trained by Narae Kim and Ron Ellis of Concord, CA, who operate an agility training center. Her housemate and friend, Fergie, is flying high in agility this week too, with her own set of wings as she works the […]

If you’re thinking of preparing a contract for your puppy buyers, there are many aspects to consider. There are mixed opinions regarding the need for a contract when selling or placing a dog. Many breeders supply a contract for any relocated dog for the sole purpose of safeguarding his health and welfare. Others believe that […]

The American Kennel Club (The AKC®) would like to announce that it has partnered with new network FidoTV, the first television programming channel dedicated solely to dog lovers on Dish Network (Channel 245). As part of this strategic partnership, FidoTV will air the 2015 American Kennel Club/Eukanuba National Championship evening events December 12th and 13th. […]

It could be said that the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel lives for love. You’d be hard pressed to find a sweeter, more affectionate dog or one who wants to please his or her person more than a Cavalier. Although due to their hunting-dog ancestry they love a good romp in the field, their even greater […]

The owners of certain AKC breeds have come to accept that, sooner or later, they’re going to be asked some version of, “what’s the difference between the [their dog] and the [similar breed]?” It happens to owners of Norfolk and Norwich terriers; Bernese Mountain and Greater Swiss Mountain dogs; Cocker Spaniels and their British counterpart, […]

Chloe is sitting pretty in her bee suit in the pumpkin patch – all ready for Halloween. Her owner, Erin Amadon of Lillington, NC, says the terrier mix is as smart as she is cute. Chloe is a member of the AKC Canine Partners program for all dogs, including mixed-breeds, and has earned the AKC  […]

Pitbull mix, Remington, loves pulling owner Casey Sprogis on his online skates in this warm-weather version of the dog sport of Skijoring. Usually, the sport is practiced on snow in winter and the dog pulls their owners on skis - but this version works great and Remington looks like he is having a great time! […]

Adorable Boo Gehrig Christian is ready for fall. He is sporting his football uniform that works as his Halloween costume too! His owner Joanne Christian of Hopewell Junction, NY, submitted the photograph of the 3-year-old Havanese, who is a member of the AKC Canine Partners program for all dogs. There are many reasons for dogs […]

Last month, the AKC’s Raleigh office hosted the flagship AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Hundreds of dogs went through AKC’s My Dog Can Do That! and took the CGC or CGCA tests, while their owners enjoyed dog sport demos, raffles, AKC Meet the Breeds® and a children’s area. It […]

These Norfolk Terrier facts will teach you a lot about this small, hard-working, and adorable member of the Terrier Group.