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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dogs With Missing “Parts” Succeed at AKC Events
Can dogs with missing tails, ears, or eyes compete in AKC conformations shows? It depends on the missing part and the breed standard.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dogs-with-missing-parts-dog-sports/
| January 9, 2024
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FSS Breeds In Companion Events
As of July 13, 2009, the AKC Board of Directors approved the eligibility of Foundation Stock breeds that meet the below criteria may compete in AKC Companion Events; this will be effective January 1, 2010. Dogs with three-generation pedigrees recorded in FSS® Breed Standard has been submitted As of February 9, 2007, the AKC Board […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/foundation-stock-service-program/fss-breeds-companion-events/
| November 17, 2017
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Expert Advice: Events
Finding the Right Breed to Fit Your Lifestyle at AKC Meet the Breeds
Finding the right dog match for you from 201 breeds can be daunting. That's one of the best reasons to attend AKC Meet the Breeds!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-the-breeds-find-right-fit/
| January 24, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Am I Saying That Right? Proper Ways To Pronounce Tricky Dog Breed Names
You say to-MAY-to, and I say to-MAH-to. But Xoloitzcuintli? Let's call the whole thing off. As more dog breeds are recognized by the American Kennel Club, dog lovers are confronted with some real tongue twisters. In the past, there was a tendency to anglicize challenging breed names, such as the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, which in its […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/how-to-pronounce-breed-names/
| January 24, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet the Group Winners of the 2023 AKC National Championship
The Group Winners are chosen to decide who will compete for Best in Show at the 2023 AKC National Championship. See the group winners here.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-national-championship-group-winners-2023/
| January 2, 2024
Sports & Events
AKC Agility League Announces Fall 2023 Season Winners
The AKC Agility League recently concluded its fifth season of competition and honored its top teams and competitors. Team champions were named in each of the eight divisions. The AKC Agility League is sponsored by Purina Pro Plan, YuMove and AKC Pet Insurance. The League offers three 12-week long seasons a year. Teams, composed of […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/in-the-zone/akc-agility-league-announces-fall-2023-season-winners/
| December 27, 2023
Sports & Events
Training Tip: It All Starts with Confidence
This issue’s training tip is brought to us by Valerie Dietz of O’Fallon, IL. Valerie has learned through experience the importance of building confidence in her dogs. She has enjoyed much success with her dogs in several sports, including Agility, Obedience and Rally. She competed on the Ph.D. team, Teeter Tippers, in the AKC Agility […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/in-the-zone/training-tip-starts-with-confidence/
| December 27, 2023
Press Releases
TOP DOGS CROWNED AT 2023 AKC AGILITY INVITATIONAL
The 18th annual AKC® Agility Invitational Presented by YuMOVE® took place December 16-17, 2023 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. The top five dogs in each breed received an invitation to compete in this prestigious […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/top-dogs-crowned-2023-akc-agility-invitational/
| December 26, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet the Winners of the 2023 AKC Agility Invitational
Winners of the 2023 AKC Agility Invitational were crowned! The event was broadcast on ESPN2 on December 24. See winners in all divisions here.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-agility-invitational-winners-2023/
| December 24, 2023
Press Releases
TOP DOGS CROWNED AT AKC OBEDIENCE CLASSIC
The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of 217 dogs this past weekend at the 10th AKC® Obedience Classic. Competitions were held December 16-17, 2023 in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The 12th AKC® Obedience […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/top-dogs-crowned-akc-obedience-classic-2/
| December 20, 2023