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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Biewer Terrier Facts You May Not Know
The Biewer Terrier is a playful dog, recognized by the AKC in 2021. Learn more about the breed with these Biewer Terrier fun facts.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-biewer-terrier/
| September 29, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Facts About the Bull Terrier You May Not Know
The Bull Terrier has come a long way since its less-than glamorous origins. There's more to the goofy, sweet breed than meets the eye.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/bull-terrier-fun-facts/
| August 27, 2024
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Expert Advice: Feature
Washington Dog Sport Handlers Form Area’s First Support Group for Widows
The Washington Puget Sound area's Grief Support Dogs is a place where widowed people can talk about their experiences as widowed people. But dog sports brought them together.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/washington-dog-handlers-widow-support-group/
| August 23, 2024
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Rescue Network P Breeds
Papillon Learn about Papillons [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] PapAdopters & Placement Service Phone: 248-231-5076 Email: info@papadopters.com Papillon Haven Rescue phone: 501-865-4442 (central time), fax: 501-865-4600 (central time) Email: jorolan@catc.net or jorolan2@yahoo.com Papillon Pals Rescue phone: 904-477-6829 - Tami Steinle Email: papillonpals@comcast.net [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Parson Russell Terrier Learn about Parson Russell Terriers [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Parson Russell Terrier […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-rescue-network/rescue-network-p-breeds/
| July 13, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Placing Adult Dogs
Puppies are wonderful, but the job of raising one isn’t for everyone. Placing adult dogs can be a good option, enabling breeders to move along with their breeding programs while making a dog and someone seeking a canine companion very happy. Though it’s hard to say goodbye to their puppies, breeders expect to place them […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/placing-adult-dogs/
| August 20, 2024
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AKC National Detection Dog Conferences
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2024"] AKC Detection Dog Task Force Hosts National Conference to Address Shortage of U.S. Bred and Raised Detection Dogs August 2024 Explosives detection dogs play a crucial role in U.S. safety and security at home and abroad, but unlike other vital national security tools, the United States is importing approximately 85-90% of its […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-us-detection-dog-conferences/
| August 19, 2024
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Clubs & Delegates
Bebout Award Winner Donates Prize to AKC’s Canine Legislative Support Fund
Ann Lettis, winner of the American Kennel Club’s Walter Bebout Memorial Award for Leadership in Canine Legislation, has announced that she is donating the prize money accompanying the award to the AKC’s Canine Legislation Support Fund. “I could think of no better use for the money than to support the CLSF. I’ve worked with the […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/bebout-award-winner-donates-prize-akcs-canine-legislative-support-fund/
| August 15, 2017
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Clubs & Delegates
Ann Lettis/Responsible Dog Owners Association of NY Win 2017 Bebout Legislative Leadership Award
Ann Lettis, President of the Responsible Dog Owners Association of New York (RDOA), and Delegate for the Grand River Kennel Club (OH) was presented last week with the Walter Bebout Memorial Award for Leadership in Canine Legislation at the AKC Delegates meeting held in New Jersey. Ms. Lettis, a long-time owner, breeder, and exhibitor of […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/ann-lettis-responsible-dog-owners-association-ny-win-2017-bebout-legislative-leadership-award/
| June 17, 2017
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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
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