Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs is a neurologic condition affecting the spinal cord. It can range in severity, from pain to paralysis.

Can dogs sense death? Ask any group of dog lovers, and they can give you example after example. But is it just a coincidence, or can they tell?

We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! Agility Congratulations to this dog on earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH […]

Congratulations 2018 NLCC winners! November 11, 2018 Weirsdale, FL Best of Breed Winners: Afghan Hound - DC Kominek’s Narcissa SC Basenji – GCH DC Borassus Hot.Cool.Yours. SC CA Cirneco dell’Etna – CH Via2 For The Dough D’Lea Greyhound – DC Windrock Batoutahellius MC LCX Ibizan Hound – DC Abbaio Mighty Aphrodite SC Rhodesian Ridgeback – […]

Congratulations 2019 NLCC winners! December 30, 2019 Limestone, TN Best of Breed Winners: FC Kominek's Lucius SC LCX Afghan Hound   M Terry Kel Simoon Ramisi 'N Sambala RN SC CA BCAT CGC Azawakh     M BISBEE Zoiboyz Lolita CGC TKN Borzoi     L Pocurull/K Thompson FC Oquirrh Sunfleet Sapphire SC CA BCAT Greyhound     F Burnham DC Fusion's Jessica Rabbit FDC MC LCX3 TKN Ibizan Hound     K Radke FC Hallam Mia Lucy Lightfoot Al Bakhu SC Pharaoh Hound     T Haig/D Carota GCH DC […]

Congratulations 2021 NLCC winners! October 31, 2021 Muncie, IN Best of Breed Winners: FC Kominek’s Freya MC LCX2 Afghan Hound E Kominek/S Kominek FC Kel Simoon Ramisi ‘N Sambala RN SC CA BCAT CGC Azawakh M Bisbee FC Annandael & Lia Faille’s Dark Matter SC CA Basenji L Frazer/M Hogan/D Johnston NFC FC Oxota Storm […]

The AKC Museum of the Dog is pleased to announce the opening of their new exhibit “Fashionable Dogs”, which will run from September 7th, 2023, through December 31st, 2023. This exciting exhibition is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor […]

The Great Pyrenees is an ancient breed with a fascinating, disputed history. From royal palaces to mountain pastures to your couch, read about how this giant breed you know and love today came to be.

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="Saturday, Sept. 2"] Freshman Class Standard 12-inch Regular 1st: Maple - Shetland Sheepdog; Viveka Rosenberger, Westrover's So Fresh & So Clean 2nd: Joan Jett - Poodle; JoAnn Burtness, Westrover's So Fresh & So Clean 20-Inch Regular 1st: Ronan - Border Collie; Jessica King, The Wrecking Balls at DSK 2nd: Tofer - Border Collie; […]

Dog paralysis may be permanent or temporary, depending on the cause. Common causes include infections, trauma, spinal stroke and disk disease.