In his 1995 book, "The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate," Gary Chapman decodes the way people express love and theorizes that we tend to give love in the way we like to receive it. He describes five "love languages," and believes most of us express and experience love in […]

There are so many books about dogs that a dog-loving reader could spend years engrossed in them. Here are the ones you won't want to miss and some worth trying. Such a short list is bound to omit someone's favorite. What are some of the books you would recommend to other dog lovers? Classics for […]

News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2020 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Colorado – HB 20-1084 would place further restrictions on breeders, and restrict pet choice and consumer protection […]

National Champion is First Toy Group Winner in the History of the Show GCH CH Pequest Wasabi, a Pekingese known as “Wasabi” triumphed over more than 5,200 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 14-15, 2019 in […]

The top 10 owner-handled dogs from each breed came to compete at the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals on December 14, 2019. The 791 competitors entered represented 199 breeds and marked the highest entry in the competition's history. After intense competition at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, the NOHS Best in Show honors went […]

Before you get a dog, it's important that you're ready to be a responsible dog owner. From getting a properly-sized dog crate to setting up puppy vet visits, there's a lot of preparation to do. And if you have a female dog, that includes getting ready for your dog's "periods" — or more accurately, her […]

Whiskey is typically an acquired taste. But at the largest-ever AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin on December 15 and 16, judges and spectators alike toasted a 3-year-old Whippet by that name who went all the way to Best in Show under judge Elliott B. Weiss. The First Whippet Winner Platinum Grand Champion Pinnacle […]

Can you believe the AKC Puppy Pack puppies are about to turn ONE? If you don't already know, the AKC Puppy Pack is a group of dogs we have followed on Instagram from birth through every first achievement in year one of life. What better way to celebrate than with a birthday party? All seven dogs are […]

In response to recently reported warnings from the FDA, the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) announces research funding for a scientific study of diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. With a grant from CHF Grant 02661: Investigation into Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs, a multi-institutional team of veterinary cardiologists and nutritionists will prospectively screen a […]

As summer comes to its peak with ice cream, barbecues, and pool time, don't forget about one of the coolest events on television: Shark Week. The famous, sharp-toothed celebratory week is hosted by Discovery and is set to be comprised of 20 hours of programming lasting an entire seven days. Shark Week will run from […]