Movement involves every part of a dog’s construction, and because no two breeds move exactly alike, the study of movement can be a life’s work. Expert breeders and anatomists have written shelves full of books on the subject, and gifted photographers and filmmakers have documented canine locomotion in minute detail. Here, then, are just a […]

To tell you the truth, if Wyn, my Welsh Springer, wanted to sleep on my bed, I would let him do it provided he didn't thrash around keep me awake all night. But, from the time he was with his littermates, Wyn has chosen a quiet place by himself to sleep. He sleeps in his own […]

The sad news first: 40,000 pets die every year in home fires. To help reduce that number, the American Kennel Club and ADT Security Services have declared July 15 National Pet Fire Safety Day." This nationwide awareness day educates pet owners about potential risks when pets are left home alone and provides them with proven prevention […]

ASK AKC Dear AKC: I have a pet rabbit in my house and I'm thinking of getting a Beagle puppy. Is there a problem keeping them both in the same house? The puppy would only be loose when someone is home. -- Hound & Hare Dear Hound: Before considering adding a dog to your household […]

Massachusetts Senate Bill 1155, which seeks to impose regulatory oversight over personal and commercial kennels, mandate annual inspections of all kennels, and create consumer protections laws, is expected to be formally adopted into a new amended bill, Senate Bill 2331, and possibly voted on by the full Senate on Thursday, March 15.  If enacted as currently written, […]

AKC Live! is a new, weekly dog-centric entertainment news show that airs on AKC.TV. Hosted by sportscaster Sam Ryan, the show brings together the world of dog sports, lifestyle tips and fun news that is engaging and uplifting. Each show is full of useful information, heartwarming stories and more. AKC Live! is the flagship show […]

Meet & Compete, presented by Purina® Pro Plan® is almost upon us! Meet & Compete returns to Piers 92 and 94 in NYC on Saturday, Feb. 10. In anticipation for this canine extravaganza, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite moments from 2017’s event. Check out these highlights and make sure to tune into the […]

This is the online AKC dog registration tool. When you want an individual purebred dog recognized in the AKC database, start here. Registration benefits include access to AKC's "Canine Care" packages. There is a separate application for registering a litter of puppies. If you have a mixed-breed dog, a different application enables you to sign […]

This is your portal into more than 22,000 AKC Dog Shows, Trials, and Field Events held annually. With it, you can access descriptions of Conformation Dog Shows, Obedience Trials, AKC rallies, Agility showcases, Scent Work events, Tracking competitions, and Field trials. When you're looking for organized fun with your dog, you can also find information […]

A breakthrough therapy shows promise in the fight against a deadly heart disease that strikes both dogs and people, Canadian researchers report. In the current issue of the American Journal of Physiology, scientists from the University of Guelph found that a naturally-occurring molecule called dAPT (2-Deoxyadenosine triphosphate) restored normal function in cardiac muscle cells taken […]