The dog community is a big place, but so is the LGBTQ+ community! Make an effort to be kind to others, and stand up for others when you can.

June 2023 AKC Detection Dog Task Force (DDTF) events and activities are in full swing! The DDTF and Patriotic Puppy Program (PPP) are planning several exciting events. The first hands-on training seminar is scheduled for July at K2 Solutions, Inc. in Southern Pines, North Carolina. At this event, K2 Trainers and AKC Patriotic Puppy Program […]

Heart murmurs in dogs can be harmless or represent serious health conditions. Learn about the different types and how they're diagnosed and treated.

Dogs roll on their backs for many reasons, from asking for a belly rub to showing fear. Learn to understand the behavior and when it's cause for concern.

University Professor Marion Crain balances a love of the law with a lifelong passion for dog obedience with her Keeshonds and Border Collies.

The Louisiana legislature adjourned June 8, ending a quiet 2023 state session on dog issues. Among bills tracked by AKC Government Relations (AKC GR) were: House Bill 248, which allows the cremated remains of pets to be buried with humans subject to specified requirements. AKC Government Relations monitored this bill, which was signed by the […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that the AKC Disc Dog Challenge, presented by The Farmer’s Dog, will air on ESPN2. The competition will premiere on Saturday, June 17th at 5pm ET. The AKC Disc Dog Challenge brought […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce that the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) has honored the AKC publications with a total of 15 awards. AKC Family Dog magazine won a total of eight awards. AKC’s podcast series “Down & Back: Stories from the AKC Archives” by Melissa Olund & Bud Boccone […]

"Porsche" the Labrador Retriever has a very serious job as a Search and Rescue Dog. But she doesn't stop at saving lives - she's a talented Disc Dog too.

The American Kennel Club Government Relations team (AKC GR) reports that no significant bills affecting dogs passed during the 2023 Alabama legislative session that adjourned on June 6. AKC GR thanks dog owners, AKC club members, sportsmen, allied organizations, and individuals who worked with state lawmakers in support of fair and reasonable policy for dogs. […]