Pica is a condition where your dog eats non-food items like stones or dirt. Learn about the many causes and treatments for this dangerous behavior.

Beagle Field Trials – Judges’ EligibilityCurrent Requirements(Two Couple Pack Judges must meet the same requirements as Field Trial Judges) Prior to JudgingMinimum Age: 18 Regular Seminar: Yes (Note – new judges must attend the “Regular” Beagle Seminar) Written Test: Yes – score 70%+ Exception to Seminar/Test: For Large Pack trials, judges do not have to attend […]

The AKC Club Relations Department handles the accreditation, licensing and member club approval process for all AKC clubs and administers the development of new clubs so they may qualify for the holding of sanctioned matches, mentored and licensed events. TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I General Information PART II Organization  PART III AKC Accreditation  PART IV […]

Wondering how to tell when your dog is in pain? Usually, there are signs. Here's what to look for and how to help if you suspect chronic pain.

Toast, the two-year-old Beagle, beat the odds when he got parvovirus as a puppy. Now, he's one of the highest-ranking Fast CAT Beagles.

The AKC currently registers 200 dog breeds. The chart below lists all AKC recognized breeds and the year they first became registrable with the AKC.  DATE – BREED 1878 – Pointer  1878 – Retriever (Chesapeake Bay)  1878 – Spaniel (Clumber)  1878 – Spaniel (Cocker)  1878 – Setter (English)  1878 – Setter (Gordon)  1878 – Setter […]

If you want to become one of the many millennials who have made dogs a part of their household, here are some breeds that you may want to consider.

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. Airedale Terrier Club of America Japanese Chin Club of America Airedale Terrier Club of New England Kennel Club of Buffalo American Chesapeake […]

The popular Yorkshire Terrier or 'Yorkie' is often confused with the rarer Silky Terrier or 'Silky,' a breed for which it played a part in the development.

32 AKC recognized breeds make up the hound group. We're taking a closer look at what each of these beauties were bred to do.