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Breeds by Year Recognized
The AKC currently registers 200 dog breeds. The chart below lists all AKC recognized breeds and the year they first became registrable with the AKC. DATE – BREED 1878 – Pointer 1878 – Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) 1878 – Spaniel (Clumber) 1878 – Spaniel (Cocker) 1878 – Setter (English) 1878 – Setter (Gordon) 1878 – Setter […]
https://www.akc.org/press-center/articles-resources/facts-and-stats/breeds-year-recognized/
| August 12, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Get to Know the Setter Breeds
Get to Know the four dogs that are setter breeds: the English Setter, Irish Red and White Setter, Irish Setter, and the Gordon Setter.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/meet-setter-breeds/
| February 15, 2024
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Best Dog Breeds for Running Companions
What are the best dogs for running or jogging partners? We run down dogs with endurance, build, athleticism, and temperament for running.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/best-running-dogs/
| January 26, 2023
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Expert Advice: News
Does Dog Breed Affect Behavior? In a Word, Yes.
A combination of breed and socialization will help determine how your dog will behave. Here's why breed matters when selecting a pet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/does-dog-breed-affect-behavior/
| May 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
8 Dog Breeds Perfect for Athletes
An athlete looking for a companion to tackle endurance sports is going to need a dog breed that can keep up physically and mentally.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/8-dog-breeds-perfect-for-athletes/
| January 18, 2017
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE JUNIOR VERSATILITY SCHOLARSHIPS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the winners of the AKC Junior Versatility Scholarships. Scholarships are awarded to the top 10 Juniors who competed in a minimum of three different competitive AKC Events. The dates of eligibility were […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-winners-junior-versatility-scholarships/
| January 30, 2024
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
What Type of Dog Fence Should I Have?
In the words of Robert Frost, "Good fences make good neighbors." But when it comes to dogs, fences make safe outdoor spaces to run, play, sniff, and...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/types-dog-fences/
| January 26, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Even After Losing Her Vision, Lexie Lainer Continues to Thrive in Dog Sports
Imagine stepping into the ring but not being able to see the dog at the end of your leash. This is what dog shows are like for Lexie Lanier.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/lexie-lainer-dog-sports/
| January 25, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Dachshund History: The Badger Dog’s Fascinating Past
Don’t let the goofy wiener-dog costume fool you: Sandwiched between those fabric hot-dog buns is a clever hunter whose size belies its ferocity. At first glance, you can see why the Dachshund has earned the rather ignoble moniker of “wiener” or “sausage dog”: Long and low to the ground, this oddly proportioned hound might look […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dachshund-history-badger-dog-breed/
| December 3, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
History of Conformation: The Evolution of Dog Shows
How did modern dogs shows get to where they are today? Learn about the histroy of Conformation shows, that began over 150 years ago.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/history-of-conformation/
| January 19, 2024