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Five Habits of Responsible Dog Parents

Every third Saturday in September, the U.S. celebrates Responsible Dog Ownership Day. This year, we celebrate on Saturday, September 18. The American Kennel...

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About Breeds

Play With More Than 100 Dog Breeds at AKC Meet The Breeds® Coming to a City Near You

From Afghan Hounds to Yorkshire Terriers and everything in between! AKC Meet the Breeds® is going nationwide this year, giving dog lovers...

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Kiss Me, I’m Irish! Meet 8 Lucky Irish Dog Breeds

Whether it’s due to the luck of the Irish or the magical powers of the leprechaun, some of the greatest dog breeds stem...

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Finally – A Museum Devoted Entirely to Dogs! AKC’s ‘Museum of the Dog’ to Open in NYC

Fine art and technology meet in NYC’s only Museum dedicated to dogs! Opening in February, Museum of the Dog is devoted entirely...

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The AKC’s Newest Dog Breed, the Azawakh, is Actually Thousands of Years Old

Azawakh, the newest dog breed to be recognized by the American Kennel Club, is actually not new at all! This leggy hound...

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Pumi Joins the Pack as AKC’s Newest Recognized Breed

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry, announced today that the Pumi has received full recognition, joining the...