Luxating patella in dogs is one of the most common orthopedic conditions, diagnosed in 7 percent of puppies. How do you treat it?

Beth Kirven of West Columbia, South Carolina, has always had Sporting dogs — her first dog as an adult was an English Cocker. But once she married and had children, she decided to ditch the grooming and go for some smooth operators: namely, Pointers, acquiring her first from the late Susan Thompson of Solivia Pointers […]

All AKC DNA + Health Kits include the original 201 markers for genetic identity and parentage verification purposes, as well as over 328 genetic variants for health and traits. Download a pdf of all included tests Health Tests Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS, SN) This genetic variant is associated with an inherited neurological disease characterized by […]

If your dog is suffering from ataxia, the most common symptom you might notice is a change in his gait, making him very unsteady.

Will small-but-mighty Boston Terrier Delilah hold her crown as the fastest of her breed at this year's AKC Fastest Dogs USA?

Since diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy was identified in 2018, researchers have linked it to diets with peas, lentils and possibly potatoes.

Sixteen-year-old Izzy Burg of Onalaska, Wisconsin has already become an established owner-handler and has even begun her own breeding program.

Every year, the AKC publishes its list of breed rankings by popularity, based on registration statistics. 2022, the top 10 least popular breeds were: Pyrenean Shepherds (No. 190) Cesky Terriers (No. 191) Sussex Spaniels (No. 192) Harriers (No. 193) Azawakhs (No. 194) Belgian Laekenois (No. 195) American Foxhounds (No. 196) Sloughis (No. 197) Norwegian Lundehunds […]

Warmer weather is here! It’s the season of flowers blooming, BBQs grilling, outdoor adventures, and… fleas and ticks. Breeders often are faced with so many decisions on what products are safe to use on pregnant/breeding dogs and puppies. Several preventatives, including new 3-in-1 flea, tick and heartworm preventatives, state they have not been tested in […]

A typical year for the Towell family means having their kids qualify for Westminster Juniors. Meet this year's participants, Bevin and Fenric Towell.