On show days, Clapton stalks points. The Standard Poodle champion is a seasoned competitor, knowing when to move out and when to freeze like a majestic statue. Out of the ring, Clapton continues his hunt, but for birds at field competitions where his talents have taken him to the top level.   Clapton recently became […]

The first-grade boy didn’t like reading—or even trying to read. He’d fallen behind during the pandemic and felt embarrassed in front of his classmates, so he’d just shut down and refuse to participate, looking at the ceiling or fiddling with a pencil. That changed last fall when a Labrador Retriever named Hudson started visiting classes […]

 Traci Mitchell is an AKC Breeder of Merit Bronze, who breeds Black and Tan Coonhounds and an occasional Smooth Fox Terrier. The name Carlin is Irish Gaelic, meaning Little Champion in honor of her first Smooth Fox Terrier. She splits her time between southern California and southwest Iowa. She has lived in California all her […]

by Claire Wiley VMD, DACVIM, Executive Director, AKC DNA Program and Mark Dunn, Executive Vice President Registration Management The AKC DNA Program, established in 1996, has the world’s largest canine DNA database with nearly one million samples. Harnessing the power of genotyping technology, the AKC DNA Program was established to ensure the integrity of its […]

by Keva Allen, AKC DNA Program Manager The American Kennel Club DNA Program is proud to announce an upgrade to our DNA Profile Panel, which has been in use for over 20 years. This upgrade harnesses newer technology to provide a more robust and flexible panel to serve the growing needs of the registry. Starting […]

By Hilarie Erb and Claire A. Wiley, VMD, DACVIM Executive Director, AKC DNA Program There is a lot to do when planning a litter, from all of the work that went into your bitch’s show and/or performance career, to achieving all of the appropriate health clearances. The hopeful sire was subject to the same rigorous […]

Clara Brown of Santa Rosa, California, has been involved in showing and breeding purebred dogs for more than 50 years. She has bred and shown many champions and obedience-titled dogs, starting with Belgian Tervuren and Golden Retrievers. She has bred and shown Australian Shepherds since 1993. In 2008, she became enchanted with the Tibetan Spaniel […]

Dogs can have the same durable warmth that hard-working humans have enjoyed for years! The Carhartt Dog Chore Coat is made with firm-hand duck canvas and a water-repellent coating to protect dogs in wet, windy weather. The quilted liner adds warmth, while improved tabs at the neck and chest make it simple to take on […]

I looked up and it is already mid-December! Where did the year 2022 go? All my friends seem to be asking the same question… I have always heard that time marches on, but this year it is in a full out sprint to the end! As I look back at 2022 and forward into 2023, […]

When it comes to love, dogs offer all of the devotion with none of the guile. They won't sign up for a secret dating profile or see another owner behind your back. And that flirtation with the pet sitter … well, it's harmless. After all, there's a reason dogs have a reputation for being faithful […]