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Season Winners
Season 7 - Spring/Summer 2024 [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Extended Ph.D."] Extended Ph.D. Top 5 Teams Champion – Paws on the Palouse – Washington Reserve Champion – Doggies Doing Dissertations – Vermont 3 – Smoothie & the All Sized Aussies – Kentucky 4 – Meadow Monstars – Virginia 5 – Michigan Border Patrol – Michigan Individual Dog […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-agility-league/season-winners/
| September 14, 2022
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Expert Advice: Breed History
The American Kennel Club Celebrates 140 Years of All Things Dogs
The American Kennel Club met for the first time on September 17th 1884 in Philadelphia. 140 years later, we've become the trusted experts on all things dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/american-kennel-club-anniversary/
| September 16, 2019
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Open Registration
When a new breed is accepted in the American Kennel Club a special type of registration known as Open Registration, is available for a limited time. The American Kennel Club in conjunction with the Parent Club (also known as a national breed club) sets this time frame for the breed. Eligibility for Open Registration In […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/open-registration/
| December 19, 2014
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Clubs & Delegates
Mount Vernon Celebrates America’s Purebred Dog Heritage
Currently a measure is pending in the US Senate that would create a National Purebred Dog Day to celebrate the importance of purebred dogs, whose predictability and purpose have played an important role in the lives of Americans since the birth of our nation. In fact, the “Father of Our Country” George Washington was an avid dog […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/mount-vernon-dog-tour/
| October 24, 2016
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Clubs & Delegates
NPDD: Reception Brings Together Top Dogs & Members of Congress
There’s an old expression, “if you want a friend in Washington, get a dog”. Last week, members of Congress and their staff got to meet many new friends. At a reception hosted by the American Kennel Club in honor of National Purebred Dog Day, members of Congress, staff and guests celebrated the many positive aspects […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/npdd-reception-brings-together-top-dogs-members-of-congress/
| May 9, 2017
Sports & Events
Judges’ Study Guides
AKC Group Standards Download AKC approved breed standards by complete group for use on any portable electronic device. Sporting Hound Working Terrier Toy Non-Sporting Herding Misc. Judges Study Guide No single written guide is ever comprehensive enough to be the only learning tool utilized in preparation for judging a new breed. We urge you to […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/judging-information/judges-study-guides/
| August 12, 2024
Clubs & Delegates
AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award
The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Program was established in 2006 to provide each AKC Member Club with an embossed AKC medallion to award on a yearly basis as an ongoing effort to celebrate its volunteer club members. This award honors those individuals who deserve special recognition that have made a difference in the Sport of […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/clubs/resources/akc-outstanding-sportsmanship-award/
| November 21, 2017
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Guide to the Archival Collections
The AKC Archives is arranged into four major groups: Clubs, including AKC Member Clubs and Parent Clubs People AKC Administrative Visual Materials In addition to the library book and periodical collection, there is also an assortment of photographs, pamphlets, clippings, pedigrees, and more in the Library & Archives vertical files. Contact the Archivist for further information on undescribed […]
https://www.akc.org/about/archive/guide-collections/
| December 19, 2014
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Lice on Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Dog lice can lead to more serious health issues, so it’s important to learn how to recognize and quickly eradicate lice off your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/lice-on-dogs/
| June 24, 2020
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Sports & Events
Pee Wee Special Attraction
To view other Pee Wee photos click here. If you have a Pee Wee photo you would like to share, please send to: juniors@akc.org [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Procedures and Guidelines"] A Club must submit a Special Attractions Form to conduct the Pee Wee Class Special Attraction. The request must be approved by the Event Operations department. The […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/junior-showmanship/pee-wee-special-attraction-guidelines/
| October 26, 2017