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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Meet the Bracco Italiano: AKC’s Newly-Recognized Dog Breed in 2022
As the American Kennel Club’s 200th fully recognized breed, the Bracco Italiano became the Sporting Group's latest member in 2022. Its AKC recognition was a huge milestone for the organization’s mission in the preservation of purebred dogs. After all, it's been a long time since America's oldest dog registry recognized its first breed, the Pointer, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/bracco-italiano-becomes-newest-akc-recognized-dog-breed-in-2022/
| July 6, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Alopecia in Dogs: Why Is My Dog Losing Hair?
Shedding happens. It's a fact. You can always count on locks losing their grip when spring or early autumn rolls around and dogs shed their seasonal coats. Environmental factors like temperature, nutrition, and stress can also affect canine coat loss. But while some loose hair occurs routinely during a dog's hair growth cycles, thinning hair […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/alopecia-dogs-dog-losing-hair/
| June 17, 2022
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Expert Advice: Names
Best Food Names for Dogs That Are Hilariously Delicious
We take name inspiration from all of our favorite things in life. Our favorite places, flowers, family members, movies—so when it comes to naming a new puppy, why not take a cue from some of our most-loved foods too? Whether you prefer sweet, salty, or savory, we have all kinds of food names for dogs. As […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/best-food-names-for-dogs/
| May 19, 2022
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB HONORS CENTENNIAL CLUBS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to recognize its affiliated dog clubs which have been holding AKC events for over 100 years and are an essential part of the sport of dogs. Founded in 1884, AKC together with its affiliated organizations promote responsible dog ownership, conduct over 23,000 organized dog events per year, breed […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-centennial-clubs/
| May 19, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Diabetes in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment
Diabetes is a chronic disease that can affect dogs and cats and other animals (including apes, pigs, and horses) as well as humans. Although diabetes can’t be cured, it can be managed very successfully. Diabetes mellitus, or “sugar diabetes,” is the type of diabetes seen most often in dogs. It is a metabolism disorder. Metabolism […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/diabetes-in-dogs/
| April 11, 2022
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES 2022 PERFORMANCE EVENTS JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world's largest dog registry and leading authority and advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 American Kennel Club Performance Events Junior Scholarship. A total of $10,000 has been awarded to five exceptional students. They reflect a diverse representation of AKC Performance sports and have […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-2022-performance-events-junior-scholarship-recipients/
| April 4, 2022
Sports & Events
Club Resources
All the forms and resources your club needs to host AKC Dachshund Field Trials: Dachshund Field Trial Event Forms Other Forms and Publications Event Application Junior Handler Certification Event Secretary Report Memo: Junior Handler Dachshund Field Trial Judges Book Cover Procedural Checklist for Event Committee Dachshund Field Trial Report Page Dealing With Misconduct At AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/field-events-hounds/dachshund-field-trials/club-resources/
| April 1, 2022
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Expert Advice: Agility
How to Watch the 2022 AKC National Agility Championship
Agility is one of the fastest-growing dog sports in the country. It’s challenging, great fun for dog and handler, and thrilling for spectators. For the dog-human team, agility requires athleticism, concentration, training, and, most of all, teamwork. The handler directs the dog through a predetermined pattern of obstacles, including jumps, tunnels, and weave poles, while […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/watch-2022-akc-national-agility-championship/
| March 29, 2022
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Schipperke History: The “Little Captain” of Belgian Dockyards
The bubonic plague, or Black Death, was unleashed in 1348 by the humble rat flea. The plague decimated the people of Europe and before the connection was made between the plague and rats, half of all Europeans — by some estimates 40 or 50 million — suffered an unspeakably gruesome death. In the wake of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/schipperke-history-little-captain-docks/
| March 28, 2022
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Retractable Dog Leashes: When and How to Use Them Safely
A retractable dog leash can be convenient, but dog owners often use these leashes in the wrong circumstances or before the dog is ready.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/retractable-dog-leashes-use-safely/
| March 22, 2022