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All Puppy Breeds
Find more information on all the different breeds of puppies. Not sure which puppy is right for you? Take a short quiz to Find a Match. A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | R | S | T | V | W | X | Y A. Breed Group Affenpinscher Toy Afghan Hound Hound Airedale Terrier Terrier Akita Working Alaskan Malamute Working American English Coonhound Hound American Eskimo Dog […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/puppies/all-breeds/
| October 26, 2017
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Breed Health Testing Requirements
Dog Breed Health Testing Requirements Listed below are all AKC breeds and their health testing requirements. A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Affenpinscher Ophthalmologist Evaluation Patella Evaluation Afghan Hound Hip Evaluation Ophthalmologist Evaluation Thyroid Evaluation Airedale Terrier Hip Evaluation Cardiac Exam Renal Disease DNA Test Ophthalmologist Evaluation Akita Hip Evaluation Ophthalmologist Evaluation Alaskan Malamute Hip Evaluation Ophthalmologist Evaluation Polyneuropathy DNA test American […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/breed-health-testing-requirements/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: News
U.S.A. Team Wins World Grooming Competition
What do Lindsey Dicken, Victor Rosado, Mackensie Murphy, Michelle Breen, Cat Opson, and Cheryl Purcell have in common with Michael Phelps? Well, while this U.S.A. team may not be breaking records in the 100-fly, they are winning gold medals . . . in grooming! On Oct. 1, the AKC-sponsored U.S.A. team participated in the World […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/usa-team-wins-world-grooming-competition/
| October 12, 2017
Expert Advice: Health Testing
Early Detection of Bladder Cancer Possible With New Screening Tool
A phone call from a puppy buyer delivered news to Darlene Stewart that no breeder wants to receive. Their beloved family pet had been ill. The Beagle male was having recurring urinary tract infections that did not respond to antibiotics. Stewart’s thoughts immediately went to the dog’s grandmother that she had lost to bladder cancer, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/early-detection-of-bladder-cancer-possible/
| July 5, 2017
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Expert Advice: Events
Beverly Hills Dog Show Presented by Purina Showcases Top Honors for Purina Pro Plan-Fed Dogs
Purina Pro Plan-fed dogs made a clean sweep by winning Best in Show and all the Group Firsts at the inaugural “Beverly Hills Dog Show Presented by Purina.” “Rip” (GCH Fidelis Ripcord), a 3-year-old red male Doberman Pinscher, stole the show by capturing the coveted Best in Show title at the Saturday event held by […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/beverly-hills-dog-show-presented-by-purina-showcases-top-honors/
| April 18, 2017
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
12 Cute, Small Dog Breeds We Can’t Get Enough Of
"Cute" is a totally subjective concept. Even "small" can be subjective. After all, if you’re 6-feet-4-inches, anyone under 6 feet can look small to you. However, we are bravely putting forth our list of 12 small, cute dogs that rank high in the "adorable" category, while also being among the smallest breeds recognized by the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/12-cute-small-breeds/
| April 10, 2017
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
Press Releases
Puli “Preston” Wins Best in Show at Largest Ever AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin
National Champion Beats Dogs from 49 States and Hundreds of International Competitors GCHB CH Cordmaker Mister Blue Sky, a Puli known as “Preston” triumphed over nearly 5,000 dogs to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, held this weekend in […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/puli-preston-wins-best-in-show-akc-national-championship-by-royal-canin/
| December 20, 2016
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Expert Advice: Events
BREAKING: Puli Wins Best in Show at the 2016 AKC National Championship Presented By Royal Canin!
GCHB CH Cordmaker Mister Blue Sky, a Puli known as “Preston,” owned by E. Charles, J. Beaudoin, L. Pitts, P. Kelly and S. Huebner triumphed over nearly 5,000 dogs to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, held this weekend […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/breaking-puli-wins-best-in-show-at-the-2016-akc-national-championship/
| December 19, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Meet the Group Winners Competing in Best in Show at the 2016 AKC National Championship
It's the moment we've all been waiting for: Now that all of the Best of Breed Group Winners have officially been named, we're one step closer to crowning this year's AKC National Championship Best in Show winner. In case you missed our livestream on AKC.org, here's a recap of all of the commendable canines who […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-the-group-winners-competing-in-best-in-show-at-the-2016-akc-national-championship/
| December 18, 2016