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Release of Due Date Prompts AKC to Remind Potential Dog Owners Not to Get Starstruck
With French Bulldogs set to take center stage in the release of "Due Date," the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and the French Bull Dog Club of America would like to remind moviegoers about the importance of making wise, educated decisions when it comes to adding a dog to the home. "The French Bull Dog […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/release-of-due-date-prompts-akc-to-remind-potential-dog-owners-not-to/
| October 25, 2010
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Save The Date! World’s Largest Gathering Of Dogs & Cats Comes Early This Year To The Javits Center S
Save The Date! World's Largest Gathering Of Dogs & Cats Comes Early This Year To The Javits Center - Don’t Miss the Fifth Annual AKC Meet the Breeds Event - New York, NY – New York City is going to the dogs and cats once again when the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/save-the-date-worlds-largest-gathering-of-dogs-cats-comes-early-this-y-2/
| March 19, 2013
Press Releases
Save The Date! World’s Largest Gathering Of Dogs & Cats Comes Early This Year To The Javits Center
- Don’t Miss the Fifth Annual AKC Meet the Breeds Event - New York, NY – New York City is going to the dogs and cats once again when the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and The International Cat Association (TICA) join forces to host the fifth annual AKC Meet the Breeds® event on September 28th […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/save-the-date-worlds-largest-gathering-of-dogs-cats-comes-early-this-y/
| March 19, 2013
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Group Honorees Named for the 2015 American Kennel Club Breeder of the Year Award
New York, NY — The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) has recognized seven breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2015 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “The individuals that make up these breeding programs have dedicated their lives to the advancement of the purebred dog, producing dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/group-honorees-named-for-the-2015-american-kennel-club-breeder-of-the-year-award/
| August 26, 2015
Press Releases
2016 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Royal Canin are pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2016 National Championship to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2016. The 2016 event will showcase the top national and international dogs and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2016-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 11, 2016
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Miniature American Shepherd “Jimmy” Wins Best in Show at 2016 AKC NOHS Finals
The AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCH CH Love That Jimmy Fallon CM, a Miniature American Shepherd known affectionately as “Jimmy” owned and handled by Jeanie Troyan McAdams & Dr. Douglas McAdams. The 2016 NOHS Finals Best in Show winner was crowned by judge Mrs. Paula Nykiel after […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/mini-american-shepherd-jimmy-best-in-show-nohs/
| December 20, 2016
Press Releases
2017 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17, 2017. The 2017 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2017-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 14, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Why Does My Westie Do That?
The digging, the barking, the chasing: Welcome to Westie world. Don’t panic. There’s no need to sign him up for couch time with an expensive Park Avenue shrink. All you have to do is take a moment to consider what has been genetically hardwired into the spunky little critter. Once you know what drives your […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/why-does-westie-do-that/
| July 6, 2015
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Small Dogs That Don’t Shed
Not everyone enjoys cleaning up copious amounts of dog hair. If you are looking for a small dog with equally small amounts of shedding hair, you are in luck. From small dogs that don't shed at all, to dogs who shed minimally, here are the dog breeds you need to know about to help you […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/small-dogs-that-dont-shed/
| June 24, 2016
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The 10 Most Beloved Dogs in Literature
Since dogs are an important part of our lives, dogs are also an important part of our literature. They accompany us on our adventures and protect us from our adversaries. Sometimes, dogs are the stars of the stories. Here's a list of the most beloved dogs in literature: 1. Lassie Lassie is by far the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/the-10-most-beloved-dogs-in-literature/
| September 7, 2016