The temperature is dropping, trees are covered in shades of orange, and leaves coat the sidewalk. Fall is in the air. While you may enjoy the sound of crunching leaves under your feet, you may not find it so lovely when your dog is munching on a stray leaf or two. Eating certain types of […]

Bringing home a new baby is already a big change, even without a dog at home. How should you introduce your dog to the new baby?

Rolissa Nash has been fighting her whole life for equality in and out of the show ring. Rolissa Nash was born in 1950 — a premature baby wedged halfway between a century. At only four pounds, 11 ounces, her difficult birth was just the beginning of her lifelong health struggles, and only one of the […]

The American Kennel Club is opposed to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. In solidarity with Ukrainian people, effective immediately, judges from the Russian Federation will not be approved to judge at AKC sanctioned events. Additionally, requests for imported dog registrations (AKC Foreign Registration) for dogs born in Russia, will be denied effective immediately. For the […]

Every year, the AKC releases the list of most popular breeds. But which breeds were top 10 from 2000-2009? Find out here!

We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! Agility Congratulations to this dog on earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="Saturday, Sept. 2"] Freshman Class Standard 12-inch Regular 1st: Maple - Shetland Sheepdog; Viveka Rosenberger, Westrover's So Fresh & So Clean 2nd: Joan Jett - Poodle; JoAnn Burtness, Westrover's So Fresh & So Clean 20-Inch Regular 1st: Ronan - Border Collie; Jessica King, The Wrecking Balls at DSK 2nd: Tofer - Border Collie; […]

The working dogs of 9/11 made many important contributions to rescue, recovery, and raising spirits during tragedy. Here are some of their stories.

The word "cancer" instills fear into the heart of every dog owner, but not all growths are cancerous. The most common growth found on dogs are lipomas, which are fat cells. Also commonly found on dogs are sebaceous cysts, which can become cancerous. If your veterinarian has diagnosed your dog with skin cancer, or if […]

Training your dog can be challenging, but the following 10 tips from the GoodDog Helpline can make you an effective and successful trainer.