You're constantly forcing a smile when someone says, “Wow, she must be ferocious!” while out on a walk.   Forget to wipe his eye boogers off for a day or two? Be prepared for Stinky Face. That high-pitched yap that pierces through into your ear drum, through your brain, and into your soul.   Bath time […]

It’s not uncommon for a puppy to become so excited to see you that he accidentally leaves a puddle on the floor. Some dogs, no matter how well housebroken, suffer from what is called “submissive urination.” This embarrassing problem, for man and beast, usually occurs when the “pack leader” of the household comes home, and the […]

We can only make informed decisions if we glean information from our experiences as breeders—including some that are heartbreaking. The most important dog you own is not the one who won the most ribbons, produced the most champions, or sleeps in your bed. It’s the one who just died of something other than old age, […]

Movie fans mourn the passing of Lauren Bacall, star of such classics as “To Have and Have Not,” “Key Largo,” and “How to Marry a Millionaire,” who died Tuesday at age 89. Bacall was famous as half of one of Hollywood’s great power couples. She married Humphrey Bogart in 1945, and together they reigned as […]

AKC Canine Officer Program This program honors dogs who work in government agencies, including police, military, border patrol, the Transportation Security Administration, and more. National Purebred Dog Day May 1st is National Purebred Dog Day. We've been singing the praises of purebred dogs for over 130 years. AKC Paw of Courage The AKC Paw of […]

Use this to find dog show judges online. You can search for judges by name or by number, optionally narrowing your search by state or territory (Canadian provinces count, too!). An auto-complete algorithm that works with the name field improves your chances of finding a judge after you've entered a few letters of their name, […]

Form Status enables you to search AKC databases using either your AKC transaction number or AKC dog number. AKC forms help safeguard the health and integrity of dog breeds. Our forms are processed by people, not algorithms, and the Form Status application lets you revisit information about your dog application, litter application, certificate transfer request, […]

Some dogs, just like good wine, age with grace. They are sound and wise and still have some spark well into their senior years, and through their endurance they have demonstrated value to the breed There are many advantages to using a quality older male as a litter sire. Not only do you know that […]

Five years ago, after a difficult (and expensive) week at the specialty/emergency clinic, my veterinarian determined what was causing my Yorkie’s frequent stomach upset, weight loss, and seizures. He was diagnosed with a chronic condition that, fortunately, is completely manageable by medication and diet. I’ve had to tweak his care over the years, but please show […]

He'll love you forever and ever if you do these three things. Give him goodies: By offering your dog yummy treats or toys—especially while introducing him to a new sight, sound, or smell—you'll be helping him make a positive association with you and whatever else he's experiencing. The BFF Box has one of each (a MegaPlush […]