The American Kennel Club’s Government Relations Department (AKC GR) has been on the road this summer and will continue to cover ground across the United States. On the weekend of July 13th, the GR team hosted a two-day legislative conference in the Denver, Colorado area where dozens of dog owners, breeders, and community leaders met […]

Butters the Beagle is all about fun and friends, and he’s quite the showman, too. No matter the venue — dog show, TV shoot, or film set — the unflappable Grand Champion is right at home. Last February, Butters and his owner, Robert Day, took a whirlwind, two-day, cross-country car trip from their home in […]

Choosing a Dog Time: 45-55 minutes Resources Needed: Choose the Right Breed for You Video Computers with Internet Access The Best Breed for You Worksheet Dog Breed Selector Quiz Lesson: Explain to students that each breed has specific characteristics that may make one breed better suited for a particular family than another breed. Show students […]

Introduction to Canine Club Time: 45-55 minutes Resources Needed: All About Canine Club Document Supplies for Discussion (depending on your choice of activity-i.e. ball, paper, etc.) Lesson: Distribute the “All About Canine Club” document to students. Quickly review the document and expectations of the club. Invite students to share why they decided to join the […]

AKC Public Education offers brochures and other resources that contain a wealth of information for current and prospective dog owners. [accordion] [accordion_panel title="PEC Kits"] AKC Public Education provides the following resources in a kit that can be ordered for your next event. The following resources are included: Welcome to the American Kennel Club (Brochure) Jr […]

Molly and Michael Nye, of M&M Bloodhounds, live just outside of Charlotte, N.C. Bloodhound fanciers for close to 20 years, they are members of the American Bloodhound Club, regional Bloodhound clubs, and local all-breed and obedience clubs. They are AKC Breeders of Merit, American Bloodhound Club Breeders of Merit, and they both hold offices and […]

Dogs are similar to kids in that they grow up so fast. Before you know it, the little puppy you held with one hand is a senior dog that's starting to gray around the muzzle. While we spend so much time focused on puppyhood, we often forget just how important it is to plan for […]

The City of Palm Springs will formally introduce a proposal tomorrow (July 11) that will ban all “backyard breeding”, defined as any breeding for a business or commercial purpose on residential property. Those who reside or exhibit in Palm Springs are strongly encouraged to contact the city council TODAY and ask them to oppose the […]

Cynthia S. writes, "My adult Great Dane has been exhibiting a few behavior problems. She's chewing things around the house that are not edible, but only does it when we are gone. She's great at playing outside unleashed until it's time to come in, then she takes off running and I have to chase her […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="Identifying Traits of a Good Citizen Lesson Plan for Grades 1-2"] Identifying Traits of a Good Citizen in Trevor Becomes a Good Citizen Learning Objectives Students will identify the traits of a good citizen and consider the ways that Trevor is a good citizen. Grade Levels 1-2 Standards Common Core Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3 Describe […]