Are you the proud owner of puppies born in the USA? Register your litter using this application if the puppies were born to an AKC-registered dam that was mated to an AKC-registered sire of the same dog breed. You must register a litter before attempting to register individual puppies from that litter. Registration options vary […]

Carsickness in dogs can cause nausea, vomiting, and high stress levels. Here are ways to help with both the physical and psychological symptoms.

With their trailing ears and adorably drooping faces, Basset Hounds are beloved pups—but did you know the breed originated in sixth-century France, as hunting cousins to the longer-legged Bloodhound? Here’s everything else you need to know about these jowly jewels of dogs.

You love training and competing in dog sports, and chances are, your dog enjoys them even more. But at some point, they can't move like they used to.

The Louisiana state legislature is in the final two weeks of its scheduled 2024 session. Here is an updated status report on several bills of interest to dog owners: Senate Bill 476 seeks to criminalize the use of bait dogs in training dogs for dog fighting. The American Kennel Club (AKC) recommended an amendment to […]

Of all the odd habits our dogs have—drinking toilet water, rolling in dead things, licking their butts— nothing disgusts most dog owners more than knowing that dogs eat poop sometimes. A dog's motivation for eating poop isn't to gross us humans out, but the act of eating poop certainly disgusts us. So much so, in […]

Professional pet sitters can offer a variety of services, from dog walking to overnight stays at your house. Here's how to find and choose a pet sitter.

Whether on the carpet, hardwood floor, or anywhere else, here's how to make sure that dog urine won’t leave a lasting impression (and smell).

  The Performance Events Department is pleased to announce the creation of a $10,000 scholarship fund for students that are active in AKC Performance Events who will be attending an institution of higher education during the 2024-2025 academic year. Definition of Performance Events: Field trials, hunting tests, lure coursing, earthdogs, coonhound events, herding, scent work, […]

LGBTQIA+ dog owners have always been part of AKC dog sports. For some, the dog world has been a supportive haven, while for others, it has been more challenging.