Originally bred in wide open land, Sighthounds pursue prey over long distances by sight rather than scent. Relying on their keen vision and astounding...

In our award-winning Down and Back: Stories From the American Kennel Club Archives dog podcast, now in Season Four, host Bud Boccone tells the tales of breeds, dogs, and personalities who’ve shaped America (and Americans) over generations. Using the American Kennel Club's historical records, archival material, oral histories, interviews, and more, the show brings dog […]

Kennel must be neat and clean -- free of dirt, fecal accumulation, odors and parasite infestation. Good ventilation and proper temperatures must be maintained within healthful comfortable limits for the dogs. Fencing must be sturdy and well maintained -- being of substantial strength and height to safely secure dogs. Exercise areas must provide adequate shelter […]

Loyal, intelligent, and courageous, Rottweilers gives off an air of nobility and self-confidence.  In fact, they've attracted people for millennia.

Frantisek Horak, the creator of the Cesky Terrier persevered through World War II and a communist revolution to create the new hunting breed.

The Yorkshire Terrier is associated with the County of York in northern England. But the breed's roots actually go further back.

The Skye Terrier was used as a working dog in Scotland as early as the 1600s. Learn more about this breed's surprising history.

A dog enjoying a toy is as entertaining to us humans as it is to the dog. Perhaps that's why dog owners spend roughly $79 a year on new dog toys. With hundreds, if not thousands, of dog toys to choose from, how do you choose a toy your dog will love instead of spending […]

As legend has it, the roots of the Kerry Blue Terrier harken back to the Spanish Armada. Learn more about the history of the Kerry Blue Terrier.

Yorkies are famous for their human-like hair and show-worthy coats, and that's why learning how to groom a Yorkshire Terrier puppy is so important.