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An imaginary conversation at the American Kennel Club.

To paraphrase the title of one of Rod Steward’s international hits from 1972, “They Wear It Well” is an eclectic selection of jewellery and dog collars.

A Chairman’s Reflections

In this 2012 interview, former AKC president Ronald Menaker discusses how to make a Victorian-era registry competitive in the 21st Century.

Frankly Speaking

Frank Sabella, iconic handler and judge, passes at age 91.

The Doodles are coming. Now what?

Keeping the World of the Purebred Dog Pure

Mixed breeds and Junior Showmanship: What's wrong with this picture?

Shalom Salaam Saluki

Yossi Guy becomes the first-ever Israeli to judge in an Arab country.

Her Grace The Duchess of Newcastle and friends.

Individual Influence

Geir Flyckt-Pedersen looks back to some founding mothers and fathers in our many breeds.

Question of the Week

Fanciers share their memories of judge, handler and Poodle expert Frank Sabella. Read More

Time To Try Something New

Professional handler Tuni Conte defends opening Junior Showmanship to mixed breeds. Read More

Editorial: February 19, 2021

Heartfelt appreciations for two great dog men: Frank Sabella and Ron Menaker Read More

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Busy as a Biewer These irrepressible Toy dogs navigated AKC recognition in record time. Read More

Frankly Speaking Frank Sabella, iconic handler and judge, passes at age 91. Read More

Breeding in the Age of COVID-19 As many Americans shelter in place, the supply of puppies is simply not meeting the demand. Read More

Coping with Anxiety in Dogs From training to medication, a number of options are available. Read More

Brittanys at the 2020 AKC National Championship.

The Gossip Column, February 19, 2021

The AKC National Championship announces its 2021 judges, and, sadly, more passings. Read More

2021 Ocala and Brooksville, Florida

Photos by Blake Hansen. Read More

The Way We Were

Photos by Eugene Z. Zaphiris Read More

Alloyed Pleasure

Artists have depicted dogs in a great variety of materials. This selection showcases the versatility of metal. Read More

Coping with Anxiety in Dogs

From training to medication, a number of options are available. Read More

Out With the Old, In With the New

An upholstery episode sends our Michael Faulkner on a road trip — and a trip down memory lane. Read More