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Season Winners
Season 6 - Winter 2024 [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Extended Ph.D."] Winter Season Finals – Extended Ph.D. – Teams & Dogs Congratulations to all teams & dogs that completed the Winter Season! Great job! Here are the top placers for Season 6: Top Teams Champion – Happy Dog Sports Team 1 – Texas Reserve Champion – New […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-agility-league/season-winners/
| September 14, 2022
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Title Recognition Winter 2024
The AKC works with non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog program and the AKC Search & Rescue program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American Flyball Association (NAFA); […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/title-recognition-winter-2024/
| March 14, 2024
Expert Advice: News
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2023
Based on American Kennel Club registration statistics, we rank the most popular dog breeds in America each year. The French Bulldog takes the No. 1 spot!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-2023/
| March 20, 2024
Expert Advice: Breed History
Cane Corso History: From Ancient Italy to the Brink of Extinction
Cane Corso history starts with this hardy breed's origins in ancient Italy. It extends to near-extinction in the modern era to its revival.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/cane-corso-history/
| August 30, 2021
Expert Advice: Dental Health
Dog Dental Care: What to Know
Dogs can suffer periodontal disease, tooth decay, injured teeth and oral problems that can be costly to treat. Learn how dog dental care at home will help.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dental-care-dog/
| September 30, 2020
Expert Advice: General Health
How to Keep Your Dog Healthy
It's important to know how to keep your dog healthy. Here are some of the key ways to maintain your dog's health, inside and out.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-keep-your-dog-healthy/
| June 16, 2019
Expert Advice: Dental Health
What to Do If Your Dog Has a Loose Tooth
It's normal for puppies to lose their primary teeth. For an adult dog, a loose or wiggly tooth can be the result of an injury or a sign of dental...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-loose-tooth/
| February 27, 2024
Expert Advice: Nutrition
How to Read a Dog Food Label
Your best tool for deciding what to feed your dog is right on the can or bag. But first, you need to know how to read a dog food label.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/how-to-read-a-dog-food-label/
| November 30, 2020
Expert Advice: Genetics & Strategies
What to Know About Dog DNA Tests
Dog DNA tests can be used for a variety of things, not just to identify mixed-breed dogs' genetic makeup. Learn more about the uses of dog DNA tests.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dog-dna-tests/
| December 21, 2015
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Warning Signs of Dehydration in Dogs
Dehydration in dogs occurs when the body loses more fluid than it's taking in. All mammals rely on water to keep their bodies functioning properly, and dogs are no exception. In fact, water is necessary for virtually every important body function, including lubricating joints, cushioning internal organs, aiding digestion, and regulating body temperature. When we […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/warning-signs-dehydration-dogs/
| June 29, 2021