AKC Family Dog

03/26/2024

New research has shown that flatworms (H. americana) has spread to parts of the Colorado River, putting dogs in Southern California at risk of infection.

02/16/2024

Youth is the focus of our May/June issue. Show us your prettiest puppies. Even better, show us your pretty puppies and the beautiful dogs they have grown up to be.

02/12/2024

Thinking about showing your dog? Check out AKC Family Dog's guide to taking the first steps.

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02/01/2024

Dog Anagram Answer

Two of our Family Dog experts unscrambled the letters for the breed right away–DOGO ARGENTINO! Nice work, Margo Smith and Dorbonia Stevens!

Look for another Dog Anagram coming this week!

For more information on the breed, visit the Dogo Argentino Club of America.

01/31/2024

DOG ANAGRAM CHALLENGE!
Now it's your turn to name the mystery breed in the anagram in line 2.

1-A SINGLE FAVORABLE REVIEW =

2-ONE GOOD RATING (Unscramble these letters to reveal the mystery breed!)

(The answer will be posted tomorrow.)

01/31/2024

JOIN OUR DOG-BREED ANAGRAM CHALLENGE
Our Family Dog word-game maven--department head Russell
Bianca--has been challenging us recently with his DOG
ANAGRAMS. They're so much fun, we'd like to share them with our readers.

Here's how it works:
Line one is a description of an item, place, or situation.
Line two is the answer and the dog-breed anagram. Unscramble the letters to reveal the breed, line 3.

We'll give you the answer for the first one (See photo). The next one, you are on your own!
1-Newborn House Help
2-Natal Maid
3-(Dalmatian)

01/29/2024

Tame Your Ring Jitters With These Gold Medal Tips
Do you get so nervous during dog-sport competitions that you can't think straight? Have you blown a Q because you were worrying so much you forgot the command?
We talked to a super athlete—diver Greg Louganis, a quadruple Olympic gold medalist—on how to put your fears aside and get the job done. In a candid interview, Louganis told us how he regained his composure after he collided with the diving board in the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Millions of people watching on TV witnessed it—the thud seen round the world.
Yet, the young diver pulled himself together, continued in the competition, and went on to win gold.
Louganis, now an agility competitor, talked candidly to AKC Family Dog about the what he did to get back up on the board. And he offers some sure-fire tips to help you ease ring nerves and put in a winning performance.

Read all about it in the January/February 2024 issue of AKC Family Dog magazine.

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01/19/2024

Much of the country is blanketed in white stuff, and our readers' dogs are loving it. Show us your Snow Angels!

Digital Family Dog Jan-Feb 2024

01/04/2024

What kind of puppy is that on our cover for the January/February issue, which is devoted to beginners?

01/03/2024

Now that the holidays are over and the new year has begun, tell us about your goals and dreams for your dogs in 2024.

12/14/2023

RARE AND WONDERFUL! Our upcoming issue will celebrate rare breeds. Do you own a rare breed dog? Tell us your story and post a picture.

12/14/2023

Last minute shoppers! Check out our 2023 AKC Family Dog gift guide for the perfect presents for the dogs and dog lovers in your life.

Digital Family Dog Nov-Dec 2023

11/22/2023

An elderly retired show Beagle leads a young girl into the world of dog sports. Read all about it in "Sophia's Journey."

Digital Family Dog Nov-Dec 2023

11/11/2023

Meet Soleil! This bright light is one of 25 Pharaoh Hounds who needed new homes in July. Read about their epic rescue in this month's AKC Family Dog magazine.

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11/09/2023

Filling out that wish list? Check out our Holiday Gift Guide for treats and treasures that will delight your friends and family!

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11/06/2023

Dog sport competitors, when you were just starting out, what was the funniest thing that happened to you when you stepped into the ring during your first shows?

10/31/2023

Leonberger on Staff Emily has a new friend, or friends. She has volunteered to help them guard the gate to the Underworld on this Halloween. What are your pups up to on this special day?

10/31/2023

Our upcoming issue is devoted to beginners, people and their dogs who are taking their first tentative steps into the competition ring in any sport. Do you have a funny or heartwarming story to tell about your memories of your entry into the world of AKC dog sports. Tell us about it.

10/31/2023

Dental chews: Do they help maintain your dog's oral health? Read on in our Food & Nutrition column for September/October.

Digital Family Dog Sept-Oct 2023

10/31/2023

Want to learn the key to keeping your senior dog in good health? Read our September/October Canine Mind column. The secret may be easier than you think!

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10/12/2023

When you're down and out, the only way is up. Meet some dogs who beat the odds, big time!

Digital Family Dog Sept-Oct 2023

09/25/2023

Murdock and Eric
In the world of competitive human/canine road racing, they need no introduction. Since the team started about a dozen years ago, they've run in about 200 races, smoking the competition in most of them. Now, they are in the race of their lives. Read about it in the current issue of AKC Family Dog.

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09/11/2023

We honor the legacy of the dogs of Ground Zero.

Digital Family Dog Sept/Oct 16

09/11/2023

Autumn, as seen through the lens of our readers and their dogs.

Digital Family Dog Sept-Oct 2023

09/05/2023

Styled for Sport: You'll be amazed at some of the hair-care rules for competitive canine athletes.

In the meantime, show us your dogs on their good and bad hair days.

Digital Family Dog July-August 2023

09/05/2023

Gym Class is not just for kids! Dogs can benefit, too! Learn some smooth moves for top form in our most recent Training & Behavior column.

Do you have a fitness secret? Tell us about it.

Digital Family Dog July-August 2023