The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce that the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) has honored the AKC Family Dog magazine. In the DWAA’s annual writing competition, the magazine earned a total of seven Maxwells and special awards, […]

Teach your dog the "shake" command so when they're wet, the dog will leave the rain and snow outside your house when given the cue.

Regular snow and ice melts can have chemicals in them that are toxic to dogs. Learn which ice melts are better to use, and how to keep your dog safe.

Stressed dogs communicate through body language that's important for humans to understand. Learning dog warning signs can help prevent dangerous situations.

We asked a veterinarian about Imodium® (loperamide) for dogs, why you should use the drug cautiously or not at all, dosages, and the safer alternatives.

Applying for A Fetch Title Dog owners can apply for their Fetch Title one of two ways: For faster service, apply using the online TAP-Title Application Portal  Fetch Title Application Form (To apply for a Fetch title, send this Title Application and Judge's Checklists from 2 Fetch tests to AKC). Fetch Title Structure Explained AKC […]

Best known for being active and affectionate, the Welsh Springer Spaniel is a unique hunting breed. Here are some fun facts about its history and function.

For siblings Ryan and Sarah Ford from Kentucky, Agility is a family sport. They compete in the AKC Agility League, and internationally, with their dogs.

Have you noticed blood in your dog's poop? Knowing what you're looking at can help you communicate more clearly with your veterinarian.

As the American Kennel Club announced, the Labrador Retriever was the most popular dog breed in the United States in 2021 — for the 31st year in a row, no less! (It usurped the Cocker Spaniel in 1991, and hasn’t let go of the No. 1 spot since.) But when looking at the most popular […]