The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) provides educational resources and tools for dog breeders as part of its mission to advance the health of all dogs. To help responsible breeders utilize the latest canine health information in their breeding and rearing plans and share that information with their puppy buyers, CHF provides infectious disease facts […]

In recent years, many AKC breeders have begun to share their knowledge of the importance of pet insurance with their new puppy owners.

Taylor Schwartz, of Lakeville, Minnesota, partners with Belfox and Misty Hollow Smooth Fox Terriers to both breed and show. She got her start in the breed when she was asked to show a puppy. That puppy eventually came home with her, and “the rest is history,” Taylor said. “I have been fortunate to partner with Terri […]

With closures and stay-at-home orders emerging every day, it’s a tricky time to be breeding or raising puppies. But in 2020 the options for online learning are endless so take advantage of the time to sharpen your skills. While not everyone enjoys distance learning, it’s a necessary part of life for most of us right […]

Editor's Note: Beginning June 1, 2020, dogs under the age of four months may not receive a title for AKC Trick Dog or Canine Good Citizen in order to emphasize AKC STAR Puppy and socialization. Once puppies reach four months old, they are free to participate in Trick Dog! What's a dog to do while waiting […]

Socializing puppies from an early age is critical, but with COVID-19 social distancing requirements, it might seem like it can’t be done. Even though you cannot have new people into your home to meet them, there are plenty of ways to safely expose your litters to new experiences before they go to their permanent homes. […]

About one-third of dogs in the United States are given some sort of dog vitamins and supplements for everything ranging from dog arthritis and joint stiffness to heart health, digestion, and coat care. Although there hasn’t yet been sufficient research into the efficacy of these supplements to definitively say that they all work, there is […]

The AKC Breeder Toolkit will be unveiled in Spring 2020, replacing the current Online Record Keeping System. Features include Litter Registration, Breeding Records, Litter Coupons, and more. AKC Breeder Toolkit will be a comprehensive one-stop-shop for all breeder interactions. The American Kennel Club strives to support our valued breeders in every possible way, so in Spring 2020, we […]

Grocery stores and pharmacies are stocked with row upon row of human vitamins. With so many options for us, it is completely logical that we wonder if dog vitamins are the right choice for our pets, too. But do dogs actually need canine supplements and vitamins? Are there any risks? Which vitamins should you give […]

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