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2019 Most Popular Dog Breeds
Breed Rank Retrievers (Labrador) 1 German Shepherd Dogs 2 Retrievers (Golden) 3 French Bulldogs 4 Bulldogs 5 Poodles 6 Beagles 7 Rottweilers 8 Pointers (German Shorthaired) 9 Pembroke Welsh Corgis 10 Dachshunds 11 Yorkshire Terriers 12 Australian Shepherds 13 Boxers 14 Siberian Huskies 15 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels 16 Great Danes 17 Miniature […]
https://www.akc.org/most-popular-breeds/2019-full-list/
| September 14, 2021
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Competition/Titles Update Summer 2021
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! AGILITY Master Agility Championships (MACH) Congratulations to these dogs who have earned more […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-summer-2021/
| August 30, 2021
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Expert Advice: News
Bloodhound “Stella” Awarded 2020 Uniformed Service K-9 ACE Award
Each year, the AKC Humane Fund pays tribute to five dedicated, hardworking dogs for making significant contributions to an individual or entire community. One award is given in each of the following categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Service, Therapy, Search and Rescue, and Exemplary Companion Dog. No matter the environment, just about everyone who meets Stella thinks she’s “scentsational.” From lifesaver […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/bloodhound-stella-awarded-2020-uniformed-service-k-9-ace-award/
| December 2, 2020
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Expert Advice: Feature
Belgian Malinois “Shiraz” Awarded 2020 Search & Rescue ACE Award
Each year, the AKC Humane Fund pays tribute to five dedicated, hardworking dogs for making significant contributions to an individual or entire community. One award is given in each of the following categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Service, Therapy, Search and Rescue, and Exemplary Companion Dog. Like a good wine, Shiraz seems to just keep getting better with age. The 12-year-old […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/belgian-malinois-shiraz-2020-search-rescue-ace-award/
| December 3, 2020
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Expert Advice: Feature
Labrador Retriever “Luke” Awarded Service Dog ACE Award
Each year, the AKC Humane Fund pays tribute to five dedicated, hardworking dogs for making significant contributions to an individual or entire community. One award is given in each of the following categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Service, Therapy, Search and Rescue, and Exemplary Companion Dog. In a split second in 2006 Ryan Garrison’s life changed forever. Fast forward nine years […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-luke-awarded-service-dog-ace-award/
| December 4, 2020
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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Fire-Fighting Dogs: Sniffing Out Arson, Wildfires, & More
With wildfire season stretching longer each year, dog lovers in fire regions should always make sure they know how to keep their dog safe if a blaze breaks out. But what about all the ways dogs have kept humans safe from fire over the years? That's right: man's best friend has also long been a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/fire-fighting-dogs-sniffing-out-arson-wildfires-more/
| August 26, 2021
Press Releases
2021 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2021 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19, 2021. The 2021 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2021-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 11, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Boykin Spaniel History: South Carolina’s Little Brown Swamp Dog
It was strange, eerie even, like one of those science-fiction movies where a person wanders into a town invaded by space aliens. No matter where you looked, there they were: little brown dogs. They were romping on lawns, trotting into grocery stores, sailing by on shrimp boats, and peering out the windows of cars and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/boykin-spaniel-history-south-carolinas-little-brown-swamp-dog/
| July 19, 2021
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Expert Advice: Feature
Dalmatian “Monson” Awarded 2020 Therapy ACE Award
Each year, the AKC Humane Fund pays tribute to five dedicated, hardworking dogs for making significant contributions to an individual or entire community. One award is given in each of the following categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Service, Therapy, Search and Rescue, and Exemplary Companion Dog. “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” –author Roger Caras […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dalmatian-monson-awarded-2020-therapy-ace-award/
| December 1, 2020
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Sports & Events
2019 AKC Trick Dog National Competition Results
WINNER Tracy Dulock & Gryff SEMI-FINALISTS Laura Morefield & Carly Sharon Page & Dash Outstanding Performances from the 2019 AKC Trick Dog National Competition In addition to the competition winners listed above, here are 20 other submissions (in random order). Each of these has something special about the performance. Some of the performances included fabulous […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/2019-competition-results/
| December 7, 2019