AKC Petcare LLC’s New Grooming and Boarding Space AKC Canine Retreat Grand Opening February 11th Luxury retail pet care space aims to redefine grooming, training and boarding.

2016 was a very busy year for AKC Government Relations (AKC GR) and for AKC state federations, clubs, legislative liaisons, and all who advocate on behalf of dogs and responsible dog ownership. The number of legislative proposals impacting dogs that AKC GR tracked in 2016 increase to more than 2,200, from a previous high of […]

10 years. 10 years of Best in Show winners. This year marks the 142nd annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina® Pro Plan®. Who will be chosen as 2018's Best in Show winner? Your guess is as good as ours! Check out these 10 years of Purina® Pro Plan®-fed Best in Show winners. And […]

A dog owner in Michigan is alive and recovering all thanks to his Golden Retriever, Kelsey. On New Year's Eve, Bob was going to get wood for his fire when he slipped and fell. Unable to move, Bob was stuck in the snow in temperatures as low as 24 degrees, WYFF reports. If it wasn't […]

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina® Pro Plan® is only a month away! In anticipation for the 141st show, we've rounded up some of our favorite moments from 2016. Check out these highlights from last year and make sure to tune in on Monday and Tuesday, February 13-14. Find out where to […]

The Afghan Hound was a hunting dog that originated in Afghanistan. Now, they're still prey-driven, independent, but loving and sweet dogs. Learn more about the breed with these Afghan Hound fun facts.

The graceful Borzoi is a very large breed with a Russian hunting heritage. The elegant flowing lines of this hound make for a beautiful dog, whether they're resting or running. Here are some interesting Borzoi facts to know. 1. They're a Giant Breed The Borzoi is considered a giant breed, with adult males standing at […]

AKC Breeder Spotlight: Amy Shaffer of Crivitz Standard Schnauzers Each month the American Kennel Club profiles breeders to hear how they got started and learn about their breeding program and their experience with AKC Marketplace. We recently spoke with AKC Breeder of Merit Amy Shaffer of Crivitz Standard Schnauzers. Amy originally started with Irish Setters […]

1- Before Akitas had an “official” breed name they were referred to simply as "snow country dogs." The breed originated from the snowy, rural, mountainous region of Japan, Akita and Odate, where they were used to hunt boar, elk, and the small Yezo bear. There is a museum in Odate devoted to the breed.   […]

Great Pyrenees have been serving as guardians for their flocks for thousands of years. Here are some interesting facts about the breed.