By Chris Robinson Originally published: August 2013 According to most psychiatric journals, a problem exists when there is a discrepancy between what you are doing and what you would like to be doing. So, when there is a discrepancy between what my dogs are doing and what I would like them to be doing, it […]
The purebred dog fancy has lost one of its most respected and admired ambassadors with the passing of Mrs. Kathleen Steen of Georgia. A highly regarded AKC Judge, accomplished breeder of German Shepherd Dogs, and devoted advocate for the sport of purebred dogs, Mrs. Steen had the honor of judging many of America’s most prestigious […]
The Ann Arbor Kennel Club show in Monroe, Michigan is cancelled today & tomorrow – Saturday & Sunday, July 4 & 5, 2026 due to damage from yesterday’s storm.
WHAT: Tune in to see tons of talented dogs compete in the Lone Star State Classic! This exciting event will feature the Greater Collin Kennel Club and the Texas Kennel Club. This weekend’s events will be streamed live from Dallas, TX. Commentary will be made by Bill Ellis and Kelly O’Donnell. WHEN: Greater Collin Kennel Club, Friday, […]
Augmented reality (AR) eyeglasses have the potential to improve outcomes in some complex canine veterinary surgeries, according to a new article in the American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR). This article was a proof of concept using a holographic image of a dog head that AR-guided visualization directly overlaid onto the surgical field may improve spatial accuracy during intricate […]
WHAT: The AKC Diving Dogs Team Challenge presented by Tractor Supply Co. made a spectacular debut on Saturday, June 6th as part of the AKC Celebrates USA 250 events at the historic Navy Yard in Philadelphia, PA. Held in collaboration with North America Diving Dogs (NADD), the event brought together eight elite teams from across […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest registry of purebred dogs and a leading advocate for canine health, welfare, and responsible dog ownership, proudly announces that entries are now open for the FCM Universal Dog Show, an AKC-licensed event presented in partnership with Federación Canófila Mexicana (FCM), the official kennel club of Mexico. The […]
From The AKC Canine Health Foundation Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disorder in dogs, and for many families, managing it is not simple. Anti-seizure medications help many dogs, but about one-third of dogs with epilepsy continue to have poorly controlled seizures despite carefully managed medical treatment. For years, the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) […]
The Royal Kennel Club (RKC) Board has today, June 30, elected Gavin Robertson as the Royal Kennel Club Chair and Yvonne Rawley MBE as the Royal Kennel Club Vice-Chair Gavin has served on the board since 2024 and has been a member of the RKC for 22 years. He awards Challenge Certificates in more than 70 breeds and judges the Hound, Gundog, Utility and Working groups in addition to Best in Show at championship level. He has been involved in breeding and showing dogs since he was a child and […]
Mastiff breeds have experienced a dramatic resurgence in recent years. AKC currently recognizes the Mastiff, Bullmastiff, the Tibetan Mastiff, the Neapolitan Mastiff, the Cane Corso (Italian Mastiff), the Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff), and the Dogo Argentino (Argentinian Mastiff). Additionally, many more of these breeds are currently accepted by FCI. After decades of obscurity, they are ascending. This is due in part to AKC’s belated willingness to recognize new breeds, a process that was stalled in neutral for decades. As a result, more people have discovered them. In addition to that, research-based dietary protocols have replaced longstanding myths about large breed nutrition. An equally significant factor in their improved overall health has been the introduction of health testing. Hip dysplasia screening was just the start of the current menu of certifications for breeding stock. And last, but certainly not least, is the recognition of behavioral assessment and temperament testing for potential breeding stock–along with the acknowledgment that these are not breeds for beginners.
