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Infighting erupts between American Kennel Club, Miniature Shepherd fans

A legal dogfight has broken out between the allegedly unruly head of the American Miniature Shepherd Club of America and the famed American Kennel Club.

How to prepare your pets for solar eclipse 2024

Don't force your dog to experience the eclipse -- they probably don't care.

Which top dog breed best suits your lifestyle? Vets and experts weigh in

There are many factors to consider — and it's tough looking past all of the adorable puppy eyes.

'Fashionable Dogs' exhibit comes to NYC's Museum of the Dog for NYFW

New York Fashion Week isn't just for humans.

American Kennel president Dennis Sprung lists NYC home

Sprung is looking to offload his Murray Hill apartment — a two-bedroom, 2½-bath condo at 211 Madison Ave. — for $1.99 million.

Controversial dog breed takes top prize at National Championship

The prized pup won $50,000 and a steak dinner.

Shaun King's PAC paid over $40K for a guard dog — which he returned: report

Controversial activist Shaun King’s progressive political action committee paid a California breeder more than $40,000 for a hulking guard dog.

Pup and circumstance: Meet the American Kennel Club's 200th, newest dog breed

The American Kennel Club on Wednesday added the ancient Italian bird-hunting dogs to its roster of recognized breeds, meaning the pets can now compete for best in show at U.S....

New documentary covers the history of automat eateries

The Automat, a famous foodery of the ’60s and ’70s, might be coming back. Its prices not.

Ruff competition: Here are the top dog breeds of 2020

See who had the No. 1 spot — and who was a close second. 

Barbet steals the show at American Kennel Club's 'Meet the Breeds'

A breed that was almost wiped out by the World Wars was the star of the American Kennel Club's "Meet the Breeds" event Saturday. The Barbet was among 150 breeds...

Labrador retriever is America's top dog breed for record 28th year

NEW YORK -- The loyal and dependable Labrador retriever hung on for the 28th year in a row to the title of America’s most popular dog in 2018, the American...

Museum of the Dog is a fun, fitting tribute to man's best friend

If you’ve ever wondered what kind of dog you are, well, there’s a museum for that. The Museum of the Dog, from the American Kennel Club, opened Friday a couple...

Search firm taking over AKC's office space

Executive search firm the Solomon Page Group searched for new offices and found them in its current building at 260 Madison Ave. between East 38th and 39th streets. The firm...

New Yorkers can't get enough of these dogs

New Yorkers really love these "oui" pups. For the fourth year in a row, the diminutive French bulldog was the most popular breed in the Big Apple, The American Kennel...

Where to hang out with 135 dog breeds this weekend

If you’ve ever wanted to cuddle a corgi, nuzzle a Newfoundland or pet a pumi, Saturday’s the day. That’s when the ninth annual Meet the Breeds — the American Kennel...

Two new dog breeds added to American Kennel Club roster

Two dogs have been added to the American Kennel Club’s list of recognized breeds — making the pooches eligible to compete in shows this year. The Nederlandse Kooikerhondje is described...

A dog museum is coming back to New York

The Big Apple art scene is going to the dogs. The Dog Museum of America — the country's only house of fine arts devoted exclusively to man’s best friend —...

These brave police dogs are true heroes

It’s a ruff life for these hometown heroes. On Monday, the dog registry American Kennel Club announced the recipients of its annual “Paw of Courage” awards, which honor canines who...

Meet the latest pup to head to the Westminster dog show

A high-energy Hungarian herding dog is the latest new breed headed to the Westminster Kennel Club and many other U.S. dog shows. The American Kennel Club is announcing Wednesday that...