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Clubs & Delegates
Survey Reveals Misconceptions about Purebred Dogs in Animal Shelters
A groundbreaking shelter study released today by the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA) reveals that U.S. animal shelters are reporting an all-time low in the number of purebred dogs available. The study finds that only about five percent of the dogs available in U.S. shelters are purebred; a significant departure from the 25% figure commonly […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/survey-reveals-misconceptions-purebred-dogs-animal-shelters/
| July 14, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Sherwood, AR: Help End Dog Breed Discrimination
Dog owners in Sherwood, Arkansas, are urged to take action in support of provisions in a proposed ordinance that would lift restrictions on ownership of “pit bull” dogs in the city. The proposal is currently tabled, and could be considered again at the next city council meeting on July 22, 2024. When available, the meeting […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/sherwood-ar-help-end-dog-breed-discrimination/
| July 8, 2024
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Title Recognition Winter 2024
The AKC works with non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog program and the AKC Search & Rescue program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American Flyball Association (NAFA); […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/title-recognition-winter-2024/
| March 14, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Bull Terrier History: From the Bull and Terrier to the ‘White Cavalier’
Bred from the Bulldog, terrier, and more, the public was fascinated with the Bull Terrier, a good-natured dog that wasn’t spoiling for a fight.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/bull-terrier-history/
| October 8, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Get to Know the Bully Breeds
Small or large, with solidly built, wide bodies, and short coats, Bully breeds share some of the same characteristics. Meet the Bully breeds!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/meet-bully-breeds/
| February 26, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Fun Facts About the American Staffordshire Terrier
The American Staffordshire is a breed that's had many names, but that's not the only interesting thing about the dog breed. Read to learn more.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/american-staffordshire-terrier-fun-facts/
| January 23, 2024
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Competition/Titles Update Fall 2023
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY Congratulations to these dogs on earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH MACH3 PACH Resq's Dopamine Rush BN RN MXG PAD MJC PJD […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-fall-2023/
| December 7, 2023
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Canine Partners Spotlight Summer 2023
Fighting Canine Cancer in Memory of Deuce Amber Koerner received the 2022 AKC Canine Health Foundation’s Inspiration Award for her work to raise funds for canine cancer research. The Wisconsin resident organizes an annual walkathon in memory of her dog, Deuce, who she lost suddenly to cancer at age 7. She shares their story with […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-summer-2023/
| September 26, 2023
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Junior Spotlight Winter 2023
Meet Alyssa Daube, a Dedicated Agility Competitor Name: Alyssa Daube Age: 17 Hometown: Edwardsville, IL Grade: 12th Family: Parents, Rosemary Jones, Jason Daube, brother Jacob Daube, and stepfather Mike Jones Allyssa is an avid agility competitor who has qualified for the NAC two years in a row - 2022 and 2023 (which she will be attending […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/junior-spotlight-winter-2023/
| February 14, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
LA Dog Training Group Earns AKC Titles, Changes Public Perception
When it comes to dealing with challenges, you can put the Los Angeles Responsible Pit Bull Owners’ (LARPBO) spirit and spunk right at the top of the list. In late summer, the non-profit organization began reaching into its deep toolbox to enhance local attitudes toward a breed battling a longtime stigma of bark, bite, and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/la-responsible-pit-bull-owners-earn-akc-titles-change-public-perception/
| October 29, 2021