Before you start searching for the best dog food for sensitive stomachs, it's important to start out by figuring out what's causing your dog's digestion issues. Some dogs—just like some people—are sensitive to certain food ingredients. For others, a sensitive stomach could be a sign of a more serious problem. Make an appointment with your […]

After you’ve welcomed a new puppy into your home, it's important to ensure you're setting your puppy up for a long and happy life. Flea and tick protection for puppies is a critical part of that. Add flea and tick puppy prevention to your checklist, along with required and recommended vaccinations for your puppy, the […]

Most dogs have had diarrhea in their life. Learn when it's a cause for concern, how to treat it, and when you should go to the vet for dog diarrhea.

Lincoln is one of five 2022 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence recipients. He won the Search and Rescue category. This category recognizes dogs certified to assist in wilderness and urban tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and locating missing people. It’s only fitting that search and rescue is part of 70-pound Lincoln’s identity. The 5-year-old Flat-Coated Retriever […]

Scout is one of five 2022 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence recipients. She won the Exemplary Companion category. This category recognizes dogs without formal training or certification that have nonetheless distinguished themselves in some way and have made a meaningful contribution to their owners or communities. For almost a decade, Scout has been going to […]

AKC Government Relations continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2022 Legislation Tracking map and click on “Federal Bills” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the federal level include: U.S. Congress – H.R. 2840/S. […]

These champion show dogs took the top prize in conformation at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin.

Anti-breeder and animal rights groups are making a year-end push on Capitol Hill to advance arbitrary and harmful federal breeder regulations (H.R. 2840 /S. 1385)  called the “Puppy Protection Act”.  This bill would mandate arbitrary new requirements for certain hobby and professional dog breeders, and continues to gain support Congress.  We urge all responsible dog […]

Can dogs get headaches? We explore the science behind headaches in dogs and share what to do if you think your dog might have a headache.

The 2023 AKC National Championship is just around the corner! Make sure you're tuning in so you can see who's crowned Best in Show.