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Expert Advice: Feature
Ellsworth Gamble: Handler, Judge, & Sage Whose Hands Did The Talking
To understand just how respected Ellsworth Gamble was, let us eavesdrop at a 1967 dinner where the legendary judge gave a speech to the members of the Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Northern California. Gamble stood to address the assembled fanciers whose dogs he had judged earlier that day. Though he was a slight man, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ellsworth-gamble-handler-judge-sage/
| December 5, 2019
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Announces the Recipients of 2020 Lifetime Achievement Awards
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Ronald H. Menaker (Conformation), Dr. Charles ‘Bud’ Kramer (Companion Events) and Lynn Worth Smith (Performance). The Awards, created by AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung, are […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-recipients-2020-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| November 21, 2019
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2020 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees
In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were created and first awarded in 1999 to honor our best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a national […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/nominees/2020-lifetime-achievement-award-nominees/
| September 23, 2019
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Announces 2019 Breeder of the Year Group Honorees
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2019 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “The breeders honored with this award have made important contributions to the sport and future of purebred dogs,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-2019-breeder-year-group-honorees/
| September 19, 2019
Press Releases
2019 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2019 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 2019. The 2019 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2019-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| January 23, 2019
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Expert Advice: Health
Researching the Cause of Gallbladder Mucocele in Dogs
Veterinarians are diagnosing an increasing number of dogs with a disease known as gallbladder mucocele. Is this because ultrasonography – the tool required for diagnosis - is more commonly available and they are more adept at recognizing the disease? Or is the incidence truly on the rise? What causes a gallbladder mucocele? And how can we better […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/researching-cause-gallbladder-mucocele-dogs/
| June 22, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Mary Falls of Classic Giant Schnauzers of Easentaigh
Mary Falls, an AKC Breeder of Merit, has bred and shown Giant Schnauzers for 28 years under the kennel name Classic Giant Schnauzers of Easentaigh (Gaelic for “Falls House”). She lives on the Bluffs of Baraboo in Wisconsin. She began her work life as a certified veterinary technician and now holds a doctorate in nursing practice. She also bred, raised, trained, and showed Morgan Horses for 20 years. AKC: How did […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-mary-falls-classic-giant-schnauzers/
| March 13, 2019
Chairman's Reports
March 2019 Chairman’s Report
As breeders, exhibitors and club members, we would all likely agree that our dogs have a powerful effect on almost everything we do. For many of us, dogs have changed our lives in incredible ways. I am certainly no exception. Never could I have guessed back in 1965 that a Bedlington Terrier from Gimbel’s department […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/march-2019-chairmans-report/
| March 12, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Dog Super Bowl Commercials: What Breed Was That?
Did you miss any of the camera-ready canines who lit up the screen during Sunday's big game? From avocados to beer, this year's Super Bowl ads certainly seemed targeted at dog lovers. Check out some of the four-legged stars from the dog Super Bowl commercials and see if you recognize their breeds. Afghan Hound - […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-super-bowl-commercials-2019/
| February 5, 2019
Press Releases
2018 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2018 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16, 2018. The 2018 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2018-national-championship-judging-panel-available/
| February 8, 2018