AKC Breeder of Merit Gold Kristin Cihos-Williams of Kinderteckel Standard Smooth Dachshunds has been involved in the breed since 1992. When she and her family bought their first home in San Diego, California, they were restricted by their homeowners’ association rules to a 25-pound-dog. Kristin wanted a big dog personality in a small dog body […]

Puppies are wonderful, but the job of raising one isn’t for everyone. Placing adult dogs can be a good option, enabling breeders to move along with their breeding programs while making a dog and someone seeking a canine companion very happy. Though it’s hard to say goodbye to their puppies, breeders expect to place them […]

Give your holiday puppy buyers the gift of an AKC Certified Pedigree and show off their puppies’ proud ancestry. Pedigrees allow new puppy owners to learn their dog’s family tree – discover foreign ancestors, learn if the dog has a champion bloodline, see all other recorded titles, and any recorded health certifications. AKC Certified Pedigrees […]

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Regular veterinary visits are essential for your pet's health and wellness, but they can be stressful for dogs. Here's how to make vet visits stress-free.

Whether it's for food or attention, you may be wondering why your dog puts their paw on you. Here are some examples of reasons for pawing.

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2024"] AKC Detection Dog Task Force Hosts National Conference to Address Shortage of U.S. Bred and Raised Detection Dogs August 2024 Explosives detection dogs play a crucial role in U.S. safety and security at home and abroad, but unlike other vital national security tools, the United States is importing approximately 85-90% of its […]

Want to participate in a program that will help you socialize and train your puppy, and give you an introduction to AKC events? A great place to begin is to work toward earning your dog’s AKC Puppy of Achievement certificate. The AKC Puppy of Achievement (POA) program helps new puppy owners get started in the sport of conformation […]

Events have again hurled the Belgian Malinois onto the national stage, with the participation of the Navy SEAL dog, Conan, in the raid that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria. Favorable publicity for the Malinois is a double-edged sword: It makes people more aware of this still-unusual breed, which has the potential to […]

It's difficult to choose the right pet for your family. Why not consider the Golden Retriever, one of America's most popular breeds?