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Canine Partners
Spur of the Moment Adoption Results in Lifelong Partner
Valerie Aaron of Yulee, FL, was just running in the store to pick up some dog food shortly before the store closed. But a little puppy with sad eyes resulted in Valerie coming home with more than kibble. Norman won her heart and a place in dog competitions through the AKC Canine Partners program. Now […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/spur-of-the-moment-adoption-results-in-lifelong-partner/
| February 5, 2016
![Australian Shepherd skijoring with a couple in the mountains.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/05153430/Australian-Shepherd-skijoring-with-a-couple-in-the-mountains-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
The Best Winter Dog Sport Ever: Skijoring
Forget what you think you know about winter dog sports. You don't need to own a team of sled dogs to enjoy dogsledding's simpler offshoot: skijoring.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/winter-dog-sport-skijoring/
| February 2, 2016
![K9-5 Office Dogs](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/K9-5-Office-Dogs-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
“K9-5” Depicts True New York Dogs At Work
For Picks of The Litter, a regular book review series, Ranny Green critiques “K9-5: New York Dogs at Work" featuring photographs by Michelle Rose (Pointed Leaf Press). No matter what their working environment, New Yorkers love their dogs and prefer to have them alongside. Whether they’re stress reducers or inspirational cohorts, the four-legged characters you […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/k9-5-depicts-true-new-york-dogs-work/
| January 16, 2016
Expert Advice: News
AKC’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Klein On Canine Flu
Dr. Jerry Klein In early March 2015, there appeared to be a significant outbreak of Kennel Cough in Chicago. Our hospital, a 24-hour emergency and critical care facility, regularly sees a high volume of sick and injured dogs and cats. But what we were seeing in Spring 2015 was different. Suddenly, a large number of coughing, sick […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akcs-chief-veterinary-officer-dr-klein-on-canine-flu/
| January 15, 2016
Expert Advice: News
AKC Announces Full Recognition Of American Hairless Terrier, Sloughi
The American Kennel Club announces the full recognition of two breeds, the American Hairless Terrier and the Sloughi, raising the total number of AKC dog breeds to 189. “We’re excited to welcome these two unique breeds into the AKC family,” AKC Vice President Gina DiNardo said. “Both breeds make wonderful companions for the right family. If […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/full-recognition-american-hairless-terrier-sloughi/
| January 5, 2016
Canine Partners
Congratulations to 13-Year-Old Champion Tracker Maddie!
CT Griffin Fielding, owned by Maureen Fielding of Canada, has also earned the championship title in AKC Tracking. AKC opened tracking events to dogs in the AKC Canine Partners program on Jan. 1, 2014. Charlene found now 13-year-old Maddie in the streets of Arlington, TX, 12 years ago. The vet estimated her to be about […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/congratulations-to-13-year-old-champion-tracker-maddie/
| December 29, 2015
Canine Partners
One Owner: Three Rescue Dog Success Stories
Dogs were never a member of my household. Work and travel were always interfering. That was until February 2004 when Buster J. Brown found me deep in the woods of Mississippi. Buster was my first dog, ever. Buster had been living in the woods for some time. No collar, no microchip; he was sick, hungry, […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/one-owner-three-rescue-dog-success-stories/
| December 28, 2015
Expert Advice: Events
Top Dogs Crowned at AKC Obedience Classic and AKC Agility Invitational
The 2015 AKC Obedience Classic and the AKC Agility Invitational took place December 12-13, 2015 in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. Obedience and agility competitions for junior handlers were held for the fifth year, and an AKC Rally® Junior competition was held […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/top-dogs-crowned-at-akc-obedience-classic-and-akc-agility-invitational/
| December 16, 2015
Press Releases
German Shepherd Dog Rumor Wins Best in Show at Largest Ever AKC/Eukanuba National Championship
GCH Lockenhaus' Rumor Has It V Kenlyn, a German Shepherd Dog known as “Rumor,” triumphed over more than 4,000 dogs to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, held this weekend in Orlando, Fla. “Rumor,” owned by Deborah Stern, Pamela Buckles, Patti Dukeman, Pam McElheney […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/german-shepherd-dog-rumor-wins-best-in-show-at-largest-ever-akc-eukanuba-national-championship/
| December 14, 2015
![2015 Breeder of the Year John Buddie, Tartanside Collies; Breeder of the Year awards ceremony at the 2015 AKC Eukanuba National Championship, Orlando FL.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/AENC2015-IMG_1820-400x267.jpg)
Press Releases
John Buddie Named 2015 AKC Breeder Of The Year
John Buddie was presented with the 2015 AKC Breeder of the Year award for his Tartanside Collies at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Saturday, December 12, 2015. The annual award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2015-akc-breeder-of-the-year/
| December 13, 2015