Crouching, creeping, and then exploding into a focused burst of energy, the Border Collie is one of the best and most popular herding breeds. These dogs as we know them today have been around for more than 130 years. However, their ancestors reach back much further — to the first partnership between humans and dogs […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is excited to announce an innovative new learning opportunity for children with online learning platform Outschool. Outschool offers online classes in a variety of different subject areas, giving children the unique opportunity to explore classes in topics they may be interested in. “We are thrilled to join forces with Outschool to […]

How do you choose the best dog food for your pup? AKC's dog nutrition experts explain how to choose the best dog food diet for your dog or puppy.

Tomorrow, September 28, a Michigan committee is considering two bills that address the issue of animals being seized, and the payment of their care during impoundment.  As written, they could cause someone to permanently lose their animals even if they are ultimately found not guilty. AKC strongly believes that those who treat animals in a […]

The American Kennel Club is concerned about the health and wellbeing of all dogs, and works hard to advocate for laws that protect canine health and wellbeing and the rights of responsible dog owners. We are reaching out to you because your Congressional or Senate representative is a member of the powerful Agriculture or Appropriations […]

Increasingly these days, people of all ages are sharing living space with roommates — and their dogs. If you're looking for roommates, you must take your dog's comfort level and temperament into account. You also need to be thoughtful and intentional about how you introduce your dog to potential roommates, especially if they also have […]

In moments of stress, most dog lovers know exactly where to turn: their canine pals. But how does our stress affect our furry best friends? Recent research has some answers. How Long-Term Stress Impacts Dogs For years, studies have found that dogs are very attuned to humans, and will often mirror their emotions in heightened […]

Dog owners are as diverse as the breeds they love, but there is one thing we can all agree on: Life with dogs gets messy. As much as we hate to admit it, sometimes it can be a chore to clean up after the many messes our dogs make. Luckily, whether it's getting dog hair off […]

You never know what's waiting in the attic. In 1996, Wayne Ferguson was visiting St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison, New Jersey, a rescue group where he was a board member. An employee who knew of his involvement in purebred dogs gave him a tip in passing. “Mr. Ferguson, you should go in the […]

Do you run up to and hug or jump on every person you see on the street? Of course not. Similarly, it's important to teach our dogs not to try to engage with all the other dogs they pass during a walk. In recent years, people have started to bring their dogs more places and […]