Every year, the American Kennel Club honors five outstanding dogs with the Award for Canine Excellence (ACE).   This is our 16th year honoring our canine heroes and the winners are more amazing than ever before and we want to introduce you to them.   1. Pablo, the Belgian Malinois Pablo is a nine-year-old Military Working […]

As humans, we tend to find blood, and anything related to blood, a little scary. This makes perfect sense on a f shut down when we are confronted with anything to do with our dogs’ blood. If your veterinarian has diagnosed your dog with anemia, or if you suspect that your dog could have anemia, […]

If you’ve ever tried to get your dog to notice himself in the mirror, the result was likely disappointing. Studies have previously shown that unlike chimpanzees and dolphins, dogs don’t seem to be able to recognize themselves in the mirror. This test, known as the “mirror test” or the “Gallup test” after researcher Gordan Gallup, […]

Even the most ardent dog lovers among us become aggravated if a neighbor’s dog barks incessantly. The constant yapping can disrupt sleep, ruin your time in the yard, and generally become an ongoing nuisance. But there are some steps you can take; with effort and a little luck, you and the neighbor’s dog can peacefully […]

-Historic organizations to reside in Kalikow Building-   The headquarters of the AKC will reside on a newly designed fifth floor of the Kalikow building. The floor will house approximately 100 people. “We are very excited to move both our headquarters and the museum into the Kalikow building,” said Ron Menaker, Chairman of the AKC. […]

Is coconut oil good for dogs? There are potential benefits for dogs, but also some thing to look out for when thinking about using coconut oil.

Senior dogs look and behave differently than they did in their younger years. They might become gray around the muzzle, be slower to get up and lie down, or sleep more than they used to. Some of these changes are due to symptoms of physical conditions, but there may be cognitive issues, as well. For […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and advocate for all dogs, is pleased to announce the start of its new conformation Puppy of Achievement (POA) certificate program.  The program is designed to create incremental steps of success for those participating in conformation with their puppies.  POA points will be earned […]

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The American Kennel Club And Royal Canin Announce Inaugural National All-Breed Stakes For Puppies And Juniors