The SoCal Shiba Before they became a dynamic duo in sunny Santa Monica, Desi Desario and Dioji the Shiba Inu both spent their days in California's sprawling Inland Empire. Dioji had been living with a family in Riverside who didn't quite know what to do with the young, energetic dog. Desario, meanwhile, had recently moved to the Los Angeles area […]

Hoping to meet a specific dog breed when you visit AKC Meet the Breeds during AKC National Championship in Orlando? Or maybe you just want to meet them all! Don't miss a single wag or woof with this list of breeds that will be in attendance at the 2019 show. Get your tickets now. Dog Breeds […]

This is part of a series of profiles on the All American Dogs entered in the 2019 AKC Obedience Classic. There will be competition at every level of obedience: Novice, Open, Utility and Masters for dogs that qualified for the event. The annual event takes place Dec. 14-15 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the […]

What sets the AKC apart from other dog registries? Plenty!  Is a not-for-profit organization. Is the largest purebred dog registry in the world. Is the sports-governing body for over 22,000 dog events per year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, lure coursing, earthdog, herding, field trial, hunt test, and coonhound events. There are 5,000 clubs […]

American Kennel Club Offers Tips For Building A Happy Relationship With Your Dog Meeting your dog’s basic needs and maintaining his quality of life are the foundation of building a happy relationship with your pup. No matter how busy life gets, being consistent about caring for your dog is extremely important. American Kennel Club (AKC) […]

The Johnson City Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a third and final vote on Thursday, November 21, 2019 to enact an overreaching new animal ordinance.  Proponents of the ordinance state that they will immediately seek to pass this same legislation throughout Washington County. AKC agrees with the city’s intent to protect dogs in […]

In the 20 years Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing has been around, over 1 million dogs have earned their CGC certificate. Humans and dogs of all ages can participate in this foundational test, including dogs as old as 16+! As we say, a dog is never too old to learn new tricks. When six-year-old German […]

The AKC® Humane Fund is pleased to announce the winners of the 18th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. One award is presented in each of the following five categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Service, […]

Responsible dog ownership, dog showmanship, and dog sports are already part of the 4-H curriculum. As America's largest youth development organization, 4-H is designed to encourage kids 18 and under to participate in projects, many of which include raising/showing animals. Because the 4-H organization has some of the very best animal husbandry- and canine-oriented programs […]

To say that 2012 started as a tough year for Joy and Billy Carr would be an understatement. In January, with the new year barely underway, the couple learned that Billy needed surgery to remove a brain tumor. While the Carrs were still reeling from that news, their 17-year-old dog, Bubba, passed away, leaving them […]