Believe it or not, there are people in the world today who sincerely believe all breeders are deplorable human beings and making an untold profit from willful criminal behavior. They also feel everyone should get their pet from a shelter. The problem is, if we all did that, there would soon be no dogs left. Also, if people only got dogs from shelters, what would become of purebred dogs and our sport?
BLAST FROM THE PAST Who is your favorite Chow Chow? Tell us about your favorite CHOW CHOW of all time. Your answer MUST be a DECEASED dog from the past. Please include registered name, call name, and the reasons why you believe this particular dog was the very best example of its breed. Please share [...]
In September 2024, the Los Angeles Times published an extensive report on the market for dog importation into California. The investigative report described a market filled with unscrupulous brokers masquerading as animal rescues; these actors often sold sick puppies while fraudulently masking their origin; in some cases, these puppies were falsely advertised as being AKC-registered. This investigation [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs – and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is pleased to announce the FCM Universal Dog Show licensed by AKC with Federación Canófila Mexicana (FCM), the official Kennel Club of Mexico, to be held on [...]
By Pat Hastings Originally published: April 2013 One of the most significant pearls of wisdom I was fortunate to receive over the years was in these words: A sound dog will age more gracefully, be less likely to break down from stress or injury, experience less fatigue and greater efficiency in work, and stay healthier [...]
by Ric Chashoudian Originally published: August 1993 I have noticed, in my fifty years of going to dog shows, that the same people seem to come up with good dogs year after year. It seems that a very small percentage of the fancy–maybe ten percent and that may be high–have a green thumb in either [...]
Join us for an unforgettable evening in support of canine health research! Canines & Cocktails returns Thursday, December 11 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida. This beloved AKC Canine Health Foundation event brings together breeders, exhibitors, donors, and dog lovers from across the country for a night of connection, music, and Vibes of the Season. Your attendance helps fund the [...]
From: Pet Poison Helpline Halloween is a time for scary things — ghosts, snakes, cobwebs and oh, so many spiders. The toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline reviewed case data from multiple suspected black widow spider bites, and found that while many encounters were reported, diagnosing an actual bite can be difficult. “Although spiders are front [...]
Pictured above as a baby, this Gordon Setter is a Multiple All-Breed Best In Show Winner and a Multiple Best In Specialty Show winner. He was Best Of Breed at the 2025 Gordon Setter Club Of America National Specialty. This puppy is the #1 Gordon Setter Breed & All-Breed and the #4 Sporting Dog! Hint: You [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs – and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is thrilled to announce that Regional Junior Showmanship Events begin in 2026. The AKC will approve up to eight all-breed clubs to hold the Junior [...]
