For over a century, The American Kennel Club has been dedicated to responsible breeding practices and to responsible dog ownership. With this experience comes valuable research, articles, and advice for all breeders. President's Reading List – Suggested reading by AKC CEO, Dennis Sprung Vine, Louis L. Breeding, Whelping, and Natal Care of Dogs. New York: Arco, […]

Meeting your new puppy for the first time is always a memorable experience and the start of an incredible journey together. For Nina Cosgriff, the start of this journey meant traveling more than 4000 miles to her home country of Sweden, where her dog "Leia," an Australian Kelpie, was born.

Breed preservation has long been a topic of interest for the American Kennel Club, and in January 2021, AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung and the AKC Board of Directors gave the green light to begin work on an AKC-affiliated breed preservation bank. That project resulted in the formation of the AKC Purebred Preservation Bank […]

Your go-to resource for all-things breeder!  What is AKC Breeder Toolkit? AKC Breeder Toolkit is a FREE online tool created for AKC breeders that centralizes important AKC registration and recordkeeping functions into one location. AKC Breeder Toolkit is the easiest way to maintain records for dog, litter, and puppy registration data.  With AKC Breeder Toolkit, […]

Dru Shepherd of New Jersey may have started her show career with rabbits, but her Afghan Hounds have led her from the conformation ring to the opera stage.

A nine-year-old tawny Briard named Classique Dior Jack of All Trades, a.k.a. "Bruce Lee," will compete in the 2023 AKC National Obedience Championship.

It’s the day every dog owner dreads: a bad diagnosis that drops out of the blue. These days, an increasing number of pet owners are using dog DNA tests to ward off this sudden heartbreak or help them diagnose existing symptoms. It’s a tempting idea: just take a swab from your dog’s cheek and send […]

You may not have heard of a Nederlandse Kooikerhondje, but when you see Senna zipping around the AKC Agility Premier Cup, you'll be surprised at her talent.

This summer has been hitting record breaking temperatures, and while you are looking for ways to cool off, it’s also important to remember your furry friends. In response to some tragic situations, some lawmakers have sought to enact laws aimed at protecting dogs when they are outside in extreme weather. Many of these proposals unfortunately include […]

One important way to keep your dog healthy is to get regular vaccinations. The Bordetella vaccine, in particular, is key to preventing kennel cough.