The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2022 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “It is our pleasure to honor these knowledgeable and respected breeders,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and CEO. “The individuals have made significant contributions […]

About AKC Meet the Breeds From Affenpinschers to Yorkshire Terriers and everything in between! AKC Meet the Breeds® is going nationwide this year, giving thousands of dog lovers a unique opportunity to not only meet and play with spectacular dogs but also shop some of the best products the area has to offer. We anticipate […]

Cabbage is a heart-healthy food that is popular with people. If you're preparing cabbage for yourself, you might find yourself wondering if it's okay to share this vegetable with your dog. In fact, it is okay to give your dog some cabbage in small quantities. Is Cabbage Good for Dogs? Dr. Jerry Klein, Chief Veterinary […]

AKC Family Dog magazine is thrilled to announce that the January/February 2022 issue, the Sniffer Issue, has earned Folio Magazine’s 2022 EDDIE Award for Best Magazine in the category of Full Issue > Consumer > Animals > Pets. The Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards is the most prestigious recognition program in the publishing community, recognizing […]

If you are unfamiliar with the spunky, sturdy breed known as the Havanese, you might make the mistake of thinking it is some sort of Poodle. Or, you might think it is related to the Bichon Frise. If you guessed any of these well-known breeds, you’d be on the right track, because all of them […]

As a world-renowned sculptor, Susan Bahary brings to life service animals in her monuments, but it was her start in showing Afghan Hounds in the 1970s that inspired her to incorporate the veracious details of her subjects. “I began dabbling with sculpting at age 16,” says Bahary, recipient of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s prestigious […]

Have you found a little lump on your dog while cuddling with them on the couch? The first thing is, don't panic. It's not unusual for masses to develop on a dog's body throughout their lifetime; more often than not, they aren't malignant. However, that doesn't mean it's something to ignore. Having your veterinarian evaluate […]

The European Open Junior (EOJ) event in Europe brings the best of agility to a world stage. Seventeen-year-old Sasha Zitter is one of 19 Juniors headed to Switzerland this year as part of the only International Junior Agility team in the United States. For her, this year's event is particularly special, as it is her third and […]

Have you ever opened a jar of peanut butter and watched your dog come running from 50 yards away? Or seen your dog sniff out a tasty morsel in a five-acre field? These are just two examples of the incredible sense of smell that dogs have. Their noses are at least 100,000 times more sensitive […]

Even if you don’t know Chris Flessner and her husband Bryan, chances are you’ve admired their handiwork: Their homebred “Trumpet” (GChB Flessner’s Toot My Own Horn) was the Westminster Kennel Club’s 2022 Best in Show winner, shown by professional handler Heather Buehner, who is also his co-breeder and co-owner. While this year marked the vaunted […]