The DOGNY dog was sculpted by world renowned artist Robert Braun. Braun brings a mix of his personal commitment and passion for wildlife to his masterfully sculpted works of art. His dedication is evident in each piece he creates, whether it be a small sculpture for private collectors or a large commission for a museum. […]

Is your dog suddenly fearful of noises that were never a problem before? A new study suggests that before you look for a behavioral solution, you should make sure there isn't an underlying medical cause. The study, which was published in February 2018 in Frontiers in Veterinary Science, looked at two groups of dogs that […]

The AKC® Humane Fund, a non-profit organization committed to supporting responsible pet ownership, is proud to announce that 2018 marks its ten-year anniversary. The idea to create the AKC Humane Fund was presented to the Board of Directors by Dennis B. Sprung and it achieved 501c3 status in 2008. It was created with the mission […]

Though most know her as "The Grand Dame of the Dish" or "Doyenne of Dish," and an iconic and unparalleled gossip columnist since the 1970s, to the American Kennel Club (AKC), Liz Smith was quite simply a friend. Smith died of natural causes in her home in New York City on Sunday. She was 94. […]

At a recent dog show, several littermates of both sexes, handled by assorted novice owners, were entered in the 9-12 Month Puppy class. While none of the puppies exhibited disqualifying faults, they were generic in type and not what I would consider "show quality." The judge that day agreed. The puppies were not up to […]

Several dog-related bills will be considered by Rhode Island legislative committees this week. The American Kennel Club (AKC) supports both Senate Bill 2432, which seeks to prohibit the misrepresentation of a pet as a service dog, and Senate Bill 2133, which seeks to protect homeless persons in possession of a service animal from being denied […]

How To Plan And Run A Herding Test And Trial TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Planning Chapter 2: Applications and Judges' Panel Questionaire Chapter 3: Committee Duties in Preparation for and During Event INTRODUCTION This manual is designed to assist you in conducting an AKC Herding Test/Trial from start to completion. No single publication can cover every issue […]

Today, April 28, marks World Veterinary Day. It honors the work performed by veterinarians all over the world and gives us the perfect opportunity to speak with Dr. Jerry Klein, Chief Veterinary Officer for the AKC, about some of his experiences over his more than 35 years of practice. AKC: What made you want to […]

MACH Andrea’s Maximum Entropy RE MXB MJB MXF CGC MACH Andrea’s Little Buddy RE MXS MJB XF CGC Max and Buddy really brought it home for owner Andrea Atkinson of Cutler Bay, FL when they each earned their first MACH title in the last class of the last day of the same show held by […]

  Bonnie Bailey of Alexandria, Va., asks: Gunny seeks out rocks to retrieve, bury, and chew. I am concerned that Gunny will swallow a small one (although most are too big) or crack a tooth. It's not possible to remove all the rocks in the yard, so I would like to train him away from […]