Browsing Tag American Kennel Club

The American Kennel Club announced the most popular dog breeds in the U.S. in 2009. Marley fans won’t be disappointed.

The American Kennel Club (AKC) recently listed the top 125 pooches in U.S. pop culture. Who’s number 1?

Beginning in April, the American Kennel Club will allow mixed-breed dogs to participate in Agility, Obedience and Rally events.

AKC appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America highlights prevalence of trend and reminds owners to keep pets safe.

Thousands of dogs are coming to Long Beach for “the planet’s greatest dog show.”

On September 10, California Assembly member Pedro Nava’s Responsible Breeder Act (AB-241) passed through the Senate and Assembly.

Focus likes to swim but otherwise wants to move as little as possible, said his handler, Geri Hernandez. “Off the course he’s a couch potato,” Hernandez, 49, said. “He acts like exercise is killing him except for when he doing agility.” Focus comes to life in the agility course. He bounds over jumps, scrambles onto [...]

Channan Fosty is making up for her childhood by participating in the 2009 AKC Agility World Team. Fosty, 35, couldn’t have a dog when she was living in Brantford, Canada because her parents forbid it. So as a child she would watch dog shows on television and yearn to be in them. When she grew older she  lived in [...]

I need advice on how to find out my dog’s breed because of any health issues which may arise.

During his nine years of training dogs, Jef Blake has developed a philosophy based on doing what is best for each individual dog.  He shares his home with 9-year-old Milo, a chocolate lab, and three younger border collies:  Gael, Voucher and Klepto. Jef is currently competing with two of them, but he spends equal time every [...]