AKC Breeder of Merit Debarah Billings hails from Bristol, Tennessee. Her breeding program and Windsong Biewer Terriers began in 2009. Her goal was and continues to be breeding for improvement as well as promoting the Biewer Terrier.   AKC: How did you get started in breeding dogs? Debarah: After retiring in 2008, I started my […]

What makes a dog lash out in aggression? It's one of the most critical questions dog lovers face — and failure to find answers can bring heartbreaking consequences, including behavioral euthanasia and even the banning of certain breeds. While it's important to know the difference between aggressive and reactive behavior, recent research out of the […]

Imagine being in an unfamiliar country where you don't speak the language or know the rules and customs. Sounds a bit like being a dog in a human world, right? Truthfully, dogs are incredibly skilled at understanding humans. Far better than people are at speaking canine. Even still, from misusing your dog's name to mixing […]

At what point do you consider asking your veterinarian for a second opinion, a specialist, or if there are other channels you can pursue?

This is not just another shaggy-dog story. Also known as the Polski Owczarek Nizinny, or PON for those of us who are Slavicly-challenged, the hearty Polish Lowland Sheepdog joined the Herding Group and became AKC-recognized in 2001. On the cuteness scale alone, it was no surprise that this dog stirred up a lot of enthusiasm […]

Whether you pull out your cell phone or a DSLR camera, it's hard to resist taking photos of your dog. They're cute, cuddly, and entertaining subjects. But dogs aren't always the most cooperative models. Whether it's getting your dog in focus but the background blurry or capturing an action shot, getting the kinds of portraits […]

There are nearly 4,000 miles between Maija Doggett's home in Anchorage, Alaska, and the world's biggest Flyball tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana. The CanAm Flyball Classic, run by the North American Flyball Association, is the largest gathering for Flyball — a relay race for dogs. More than 100 teams of four dogs each come to compete […]

The Legendary Morris & Essex Kennel Club Dog Show Kicks Off The Season AKC.tv, an OTT network designed especially for dog lovers & owners, presented by The American Kennel Club (AKC), is pleased to announce its list of programs slated to air in Fall 2021. The season kicks off with the Morris & Essex Kennel […]

Sixty-nine million U.S. households owned a dog in 2020, according to a recent survey by the American Pet Products Association (APPA). Slightly more than one-quarter of dog owners provide homes to more than one dog. You’ve probably heard it said by devoted dog owners – dogs are just like potato chips; you can’t have just […]

How do you choose the best dog food for your pup? AKC's dog nutrition experts explain how to choose the best dog food diet for your dog or puppy.