"Perogie" the Bernese Mountain Dog spent the first five years of his life as a farm dog. Then, a chance encounter got him started in conformation.

There are many common dog training mistakes that can confuse or frustrate your dog. Learn to avoid them to boost your training skills.

Intestinal blockages are common in dogs, and most often occur from eating foreign objects. What are the causes, treatment and timeline of blockages?

Jackson Harris (14-years old) of Oswego, NY got involved with conformation around the same time he began homeschooling. His brother soon followed.

Lacey and Luisma Benítez, of LBK American Staffordshire Terriers, are the first and only Platinum Breeders of Merit of the American Staffordshire Terrier. They are a married couple, navigating life between Spain and St. Augustine, Florida, and have been deeply involved in this breed for 20 years. Luisma, who is from Spain, is a software […]

Finding a dog for your family is a hard decision. Why not consider the Labrador Retriever, one of the most popular breeds in the US?

One of a dog owner's worst nightmares is having their dog run away, yet it's an all too common and dangerous scenario. So how do you prevent it?

The following are highlights of the numerous bills in Congress that could impact dog owners and the wellbeing of dogs. Visit our 2024 Legislation Tracking map and click on “Federal Bills” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the […]

Like humans, dogs lose water and electrolytes through sweat, urination, vomiting, and diarrhea. Out of the options to rehydrate, is Pedialyte good for dogs?

"Drive," the 3-year-old Australian Shepherd, isn't just a dog athlete, he's also a seizure alert dog for "Torch," a dog with idiopathic epilepsy.