New research has redefined the best age to spay/neuter five large dog breeds. Delaying the procedure can prevent joint disorders and certain cancers.

The Delaware House Appropriations Committee voted to approve a bill seeking to regulate barking dogs in the state.  The bill now advances to the full House for consideration. Delaware residents are encouraged to contact the members of the House of Representatives to express your concerns with House Bill 124 which seeks to regulating barking dogs.  […]

The New York Legislature has officially adjourned its session for the year. Although it may return at some point this year, nothing has yet been officially announced. AKC is pleased to report that Senate Bill 4993/ Assembly Bill 6244 allowing dogs in state parks was passed in the final days of session and will be […]

A dog life jacket is key to helping you and your dog stay safe in the water. Follow these tips to find the right life jacket for your dog.

Dogs love to steal things and play keep-away with their humans. Chasing your dog makes the problem worse, so learn what you should do instead.

The following are the group designations that the current FSS breeds have been assigned. There are currently 87 breeds in the FSS program.  (Revised 6/6/24) Sporting Group - 16 breeds Blue Picard Spaniel Braque du Bourbonnais Braque Francais Pyrenean Braque St. Germain Deutscher Wachtelhund Drentsche Patrijshond French Spaniel German Longhaired Pointer Large Munsterlander Pont-Audemer Spaniel […]

Every dog owner wants their pet to be healthy and live a long life. Whether you're new to owning a dog or planning to add another companion to your...

Progressive, persistent pain that creeps up on a dog is often tricky to spot. Referred to as chronic, it can dramatically impact their quality of life.

Dogs are den animals and having a crate for them in your home gives them a cozy spot of their own. Here's how to choose the best dog crate for your home.

The AKC is committed to preserving valuable rare collections. To that end, several collections have been digitized for preservation and remote access. Constitution Dog Show Rules Meeting Minutes Show, Obedience, and Field Trial Statistics Dog Registration Statistics Photographs Constitution: 1884-Present Amendments to the AKC Constitution are captured in each of the following links. Amendments are […]