[caption id="attachment_129342" align="aligncenter" width="169"] K-9 Kozmo of the Mesquite Police Department[/caption] The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is honored to recognize K9 Kozmo of the Mesquite Police Department in Mesquite, TX with a posthumous 2021 AKC Paw of CourageSM award after he made the ultimate […]

Can Bulldogs swim? What was their original purpose? How many presidents owned them? Here are some interesting facts you may not know about the Bulldog.

Have you seen the movie "March of the Penguins" and learned how male Emperor penguins incubate the eggs, keeping them warm and protecting them throughout the winter? Well, male dogs aren’t anything like that. In fact, one could say they have virtually no paternal instinct. This wasn’t always the case, however. Did the Dog's Paternal […]

Going camping is a popular family activity, and an increasing number of pet owners are including their dogs in the fun. For those of you who plan to take your dog along for an outdoor adventure this summer or fall, here are some useful canine camping safety tips. Before You Go Check the regulations of […]

Can dogs get poison ivy? Though the plant is extremely bothersome to humans, cases of canines being affected by poison ivy are rare.

About, 2,400 years before the founding of the AKC, Plato invented the dog show. Well, not really, but kind of. The great philosopher theorized that all things around us in the natural world—the chair I’m sitting in, the keyboard I’m typing on—are but imperfect versions of the ideal representations of these objects that dwell in a higher realm of consciousness. These […]

“Mean seeds" refers to foxtails or any number of plants, including Canada wild rye and cheatgrass, that have barbed grass awns or seed heads. Dogs may pick up a grass awn on an ear, eye, mouth, nose, or between their toes – and an awn can even burrow directly into their skin. These plants and […]

How long can you keep your dog outside? Here we explore just how to determine when it's time to call your dog back inside after a day of outdoor fun.

Just like people, dogs are prone to sunburn and other diseases associated with UV exposure. Here's what you should know about dog sunscreen and dog sunburn.

Pet owners should know the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for ringworm in dogs. Here's what to look for in your dog.