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Press Releases
GWP GCH Ripsnorter Reigning At Thunder Myst Wins Best In Show At 2015 AKC NOHS Finals
The AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCH Ripsnorter Reigning At Thunder Myst, a German Wirehaired Pointer known affectionately as “Reggie” owned by Steve & Betsy Bernock and Lisa George. The 2015 NOHS Finals Best in Show winner was crowned by judge Mrs. Murrel Purkhiser after a day of […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/gwp-gch-ripsnorter-reigning-at-thunder-myst-wins-best-in-show-at-2015-akc-nohs-finals/
| December 11, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Reasons Why The Keeshond Totally Owns The Nickname The Smiling Dutchman
Stone Age fossils suggest that spitz-type dogs resembling today's Keeshond co-existed with cavemen back as far as 5000 B.C. Images of dogs just like them appear on everything from ancient Greek wine jugs to the Great Seal of Amsterdam. Today, they are the national dog of the Netherlands. Historians have different opinions of how the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-reasons-why-keeshond-owns-nickname/
| December 3, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Dog or Lamb? 5 Things You May Not Know About the Bedlington Terrier
Walk down any street with a Bedlington Terrier and you won't get far before you hear it: "He looks like a lamb!" There is probably no other AKC-recognized breed that so closely resembles another species (at least of the surface). The Bedlington Terrier's distinctive appearance, however, is only one of the surprising features and facts […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/5-things-bedlington-terriers/
| November 17, 2015
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Who Put the ‘Ridge’ in the Rhodesian Ridgeback?
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is known for the unique "ridge" on its back, but why is it there? How does their fur get this way?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/rhodesian-ridgeback-ridge/
| October 26, 2015
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Expert Advice: News
The American Kennel Club Promotes Mari-Beth O’Neill and Keith Frazier
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the appointments of Mari-Beth O’Neill to Vice President of Sports Services and Keith Frazier to Vice President of Optimization and Support Services. “Through their years of dedication and demonstrated leadership they have helped us make strides in the sport and support services […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-promotes-mari-beth-oneill-keith-frazier/
| October 16, 2015
Press Releases
Westminster Kennel Club & American Kennel Club Set to Take Over NYC With MEET & COMPETE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: October 15, 2015 The 2016 Event Promises to be “Bigger and Better” New York, NY – The Westminster Kennel Club and American Kennel Club (AKC®) present Meet & Compete, featuring the 3rd Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster and AKC Meet the Breeds®, brought to you […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/meet-and-compete-2016/
| October 15, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
10 Fun Facts About AKC’s Newest Italian Breeds
Bergamasco (AKC recognition January 1, 2015) The breed’s traffic-stopping dreadlocks are called flocks. (For the Puli and Komondor, they’re called cords.) The flocks begin to form naturally, but during the first year, owners have to be vigilant about separating the mats. Once grown, they’re easy to maintain. At the AKC’s 2015 Meet The Breeds, the Bergamasco […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/columbus-day-cuties-italian-breeds/
| October 9, 2015
Canine Partners
Cooper Finds Home & Job After Puppyhood Spent in Shelters
In summer 2009, Shelley stopped by her local shelter in Princeton, NJ, in search of a new companion. “I had just lost my dog and was looking for a large, friendly dog to adopt,” she said. “The staff showed me the dogs they thought I might like, but there wasn't a match. Then they brought […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/cooper-finds-home-job-after-puppyhood-spent-in-shelters/
| October 8, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Fairfax County (VA) to Consider Restricting All Tethering
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a hearing for October 20 on a proposal that would, among other provisions, prohibit tethering a dog for more than 1 hour cumulatively a day – with no exceptions. The proposal specifically states that this restriction is in place even if the dog is provided with the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/fairfax-tethering-oct-20/
| October 8, 2015
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Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Appoints Dr. Jerry Klein Chief Veterinary Officer
Dr. Klein brings with him over 35 years of experience in the Veterinary field. Currently, he is the Supervising Veterinarian at the Chicago Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center. He is an active member of several professional organizations including the American Veterinary Medical Association, Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association, the Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dr-jerry-klein-chief-veterinary-officer/
| October 6, 2015