The 2025 American Kennel Club (AKC) national championship belongs to JJ the Lhasa Apso. The Lhasa Apso captured the coveted ...

The AKC recognizes 205 breeds, including these three newcomers. Fanciers of many others — though, as yet, no “doodles” or ...

Each of these three breeds is unique, giving prospective dog owners even more options to find the right dog for them,' said ...

The 25th Annual AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, North America's Largest Dog Show, took place in December ...

From The International Cat Association, Steve talks with the President Vicki Jo Harrison about the Great American Cat Show, ...

The Thanksgiving tradition continues as the 2025 National Dog Show comes to NBC for the 24th time after the Macy's ...

The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka are the newest breeds recognized ...

Along with its more than 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred ...

In 2024, a ‘smug’ pug from North Carolina named Vito won Best in Show. Since the show started airing on NBC, a variety of ...

Dogs entered in the 25th American Kennel Club’s championship dog show impressed judges with their gorgeous coats, endearing ...

Three more dog breeds have officially joined the American Kennel Club's (AKC) esteemed roster, making them eligible for numerous U.S. dog shows and significantly boosting their public profile.

You can tune in this weekend for a chance to watch dogs from around our region, along with their handlers, compete as the ...