The American Kennel Club recently added the Mudi and the Russian Toy to their list of recognized breeds, bringing the AKC's dog breed count to 199 Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has ...

If you do not intend to responsibly breed your dog, consider spay or neuter. Spaying and neutering are routine surgeries that around 80% of the U.S. pet dog population will undergo. While it’s natural ...

Founded in 1884, the American Kennel Club is a not-for-profit organization, which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United ...

The American Kennel Club is adding two breeds to its purebred dog registry. In a press release issued Tuesday, the AKC announced it has officially recognized the Mudi and Russian Toy as purebred dogs.

The new year is off to a great start for dog lovers, thanks to the addition of two new dog breeds by the American Kennel Club.Related video above: 7 Best Dogs of the Last DecadeThe AKC, the world's ...

The health of all dogs is a priority of the American Kennel Club. In 1995, it created The AKC Canine Health Foundation and has funded more than $24 million in research. The AKC’s breeder education ...

Millions of people all over the world are happy dog owners, with countless more looking to welcome a dog into their homes and ...

For the second year in a row, the French bulldog has claimed the top spot. For the second year in a row, the French bulldog has claimed the top spot as the most favorite dog in America. Joined by ...

"Both [breeds] are unique, offering dog lovers very different choices," American Kennel Club Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo said in a press release 2020 may be the year of the rat in the Chinese ...

ORLANDO, Fla., July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning pet supplement brand Zesty Paws ® has announced an exclusive sponsorship with the American Kennel Club (AKC ®) – the world's largest purebred ...

Purebred is pure evil, PETA says — as bad as the Ku Klux Klan. The animal rights organization says it’s shopping around a new ad that compares visiting an American Kennel Club session with attending a ...

Two Pennsylvania dog breeders are suing the prestigious Manhattan-based American Kennel Club claiming they were ensnared in a real life version of the hit comedy “Best in Show” gone bad. Retired Air ...