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.

Luxating patella in dogs is one of the most common orthopedic conditions, diagnosed in 7 percent of puppies. How do you treat it?

Centers for Disease Control – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced an extension of current requirements for the import of live dogs from countries at high risk for rabies. Under current requirements established in June 2022 all categories of importers are eligible to import dogs from high-risk counties.   Commercially imported […]

News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Ten state legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session, and two state legislatures are in special session. AKC Government Relations is currently tracking more than 1,444 local, state, and federal issues. The following are highlights […]

Is your dog constantly itching at themselves? There could be a variety of reasons behind the cause of this excessive itch.