Approximately 4 million dogs go missing in the United States each year, and anyone who's lost a pet will tell you it’s a terrifying feeling. While no one wants to believe this can happen to them, on National Lost Dog Awareness Day (April 23), we're reminded of the precautionary steps you can take in case […]

The Roswell, GA, City Council is scheduled to vote Monday on an ordinance that would make it an animal cruelty violation to allow an animal to be outdoors when the temperature is below 32 degrees or above 85 degrees.  Violator would be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500 and/or […]

To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, we're thinking up ways to be more environmentally conscious. Below are a few eco-friendly products that are safe for you, your dog, and the environment. ECO Rain Blocker Keep your dog dry with a waterproof rain jacket that has a shell made from 100% recycled materials. In fact, […]

 Jax Majerle AD CGC RN TKA owned by Brandi and Pete Majerle of Peoria, AZ Last fall, we wrote about Jax when he earned a Trick Dog Novice title at 12 weeks of age. It was just the beginning for this precocious pup who will be one year old on June 6. After earning the […]

The Canine Ambassador Program is an integral part of the American Kennel Club’s public education effort. Canine Ambassadors are the connection between clubs and purebred dog fanciers of tomorrow. They support their clubs’ public education outreach by visiting classrooms and community youth organizations to make presentations, often with their dog. They promote purebred dogs, responsible […]

In 2016, the American Kennel Club started the Canine Officer Program.  This program shines the spotlight on dogs who serve and protect the American public.  These dogs have a unique skill set, temperament, and intelligence. Dogs are nominated for the AKC Canine Officers Program by an all-breed club or a specific breed club.  The selected […]

Police Officer Manuel Orellana and his K-9 Angel were recognized for their work on May 26, 2017 at the Staten Island Kennel Club Show as part of the American Kennel Club’s Canine Officers Program, which honors dogs who work in a public service role.  The Staten Island Kennel Club had the privilege to present the […]

"APO" is a magnificent German Shepherd Dog born 2/1/2012 and has had a most interesting, unusual, and intriguing life. He is now retired from the U.S. Army and did complete two tours of duty in IRAQ in 2013 and 2014 as an Explosive Detection Officer. If he could only talk, can you imagine what stories […]

From Left: Sen Thom Tillis, Deputy Chief Fred Rogers, AKC President & CEO Dennis Sprung, AKC Vice President of Government Relations Sheila Goffe, Congressman Ralph Abraham, Technician Sean Haynes & Will (K-9), Congressman Kurt Schrader, Chief of USCP Matthew Verderosa, Assistant Chief Steven Sund The American Kennel Club presented the United States Capitol Police K-9 […]

The Kennel Club of Riverside has embraced a multi-year relationship with the Riverside Police Department’s K9 Unit. On an annual basis, the club donates funds to be used by the unit to facilitate the purchase of a dog, to supplement the training of K9’s in the unit and to support the unit’s needs. The police […]