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Expert Advice: Feature
Sunny Shay, High Priestess of Afghan Hounds
In any field of endeavor, there are personalities so larger than life that only part of their name is sufficient inducement to bring them to mind. In fashion, there are Valentino and Iman. In music, Adele and Beyoncé and Madonna and too many more to count. And in purebred dogs, there’s Sunny. A Household Name […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/sunny-shay-high-priestess-afghan-hounds/
| April 4, 2019
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Expert Advice: Conformation
Allan Unleashed: Engaging Positively with the Public
The recent Westminster Dog Show and the Meet the Breeds event that preceded it gave breeder-exhibitors a grand opportunity to engage with the public and the media. Decades ago, benched shows were the norm, not the exception. Exhibitors settled in for the day, sharing lunch with their competitors and happily talking about their dogs to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/allan-unleashed-engaging-positively-public/
| March 6, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Dog Star of the Month: Poppy the Athletic Basset Hound
When you think Basset Hound, athleticism might not be the first word the pops into your mind. But Karen Prichard and her Instagram-famous Basset Hound, Poppy, are out to prove all breeds can excel at dog sports. Karen and her husband, Timothy, from Pensacola, Florida, were initially drawn to Basset Hounds because of their personalities. Shortly […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-star-of-month-poppy-athletic-basset-hound/
| March 29, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Breeder of Merit: Bonnie Threlfall
People in the sport of dogs can wear many hats, and Bonnie Threlfall of Cary, North Carolina, has pretty much donned them all: Born into a dog-show family, she has been breeding her Edgewood English Cocker Spaniels for more than 40 years. After a decade-long stint as a professional handler in the late 1970s into […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-of-merit-interview-bonnie-threlfall/
| March 26, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues March 2019
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2019 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Arkansas – HB 1778 seeks to require a fine of $1,000 to $5,000 and either imprisonment for […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-march-2019/
| March 26, 2019
Press Releases
Labrador Retriever Tops the Popularity Charts for the 28th Year
- German Shorthaired Pointer Continues its Ascent Up the List - The Labrador Retriever once again breaks records! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced at a press conference today at the AKC Museum of the Dog that the loveable Lab remains the number one most popular breed in the United States. Additionally, AKC registration continues […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-tops-popularity-charts-28th-year/
| March 20, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
2019 National Obedience Championship Group Winners
On Saturday, March 16, the top 50 of 118 dogs advanced to the next day of competition at the National Obedience Championship. The winners and top four dogs in each of the eight groups were also announced. Sporting Group Beacon the Golden Retriever, handled by Kathy Rasinowich This is Rasinowich's 17th NOC. "Beacon is like Clem […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2019-national-obedience-championship-group-winners/
| March 17, 2019
Pages
Famous Dog Breeds in Television and Movies
Learning Objectives Students will research famous dog breeds from different decades that appeared in television or in movies. Students will compare and contrast the various characteristics of the dogs displayed in the movies or on television to their official AKC breed standard, specifically temperament and appearance. Students will present their findings to the class in […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/grades-6-8-lesson-plans/6-8-social-studies/famous-dog-breeds-television-movies/
| March 1, 2019
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Launches ‘The AKC Junior Mentorship Program’
-Program is designed to encourage, support, and educate youth participants.- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry, leading industry authority and advocate for dogs, is proud to announce the launch of the AKC Junior Mentor Program. The goals of the AKC Junior Mentor Program are to provide Juniors just entering the sport […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-launches-akc-junior-mentorship-program/
| October 3, 2018
Press Releases
Dog Lovers Rejoice! The American Kennel Club Introduces the ‘AKC Puppy Pack’
[caption id="attachment_74109" align="alignnone" width="646"] Follow the lives of 7 growing puppies via social media[/caption] Make way for the puppies! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) introduces seven adorable puppies that will make up its first ever “AKC Puppy Pack”. The AKC will follow the story of these puppies as they grow, learn and wiggle their way […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dog-lovers-rejoice-american-kennel-club-introduces-akc-puppy-pack/
| February 14, 2019