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Counting Points
Print a PDF of this document This document has been created for you by the American Kennel Club to help you understand the point schedule and how Championship points are counted. Learn more about conformation, here. The American Kennel Club requires a dog to obtain a total of 15 points with two major wins (a […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/resources/counting-points/
| October 26, 2017
Expert Advice: Training
How to Make the Holiday Season Less Stressful for Your Dog
The holidays can be overwhelming for your dog, but they don't have to be! Utilize these tips this holiday season to reduce your dog's stress.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/holiday-tips-and-tricks/
| December 1, 2020
Expert Advice: Health
Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs: What to Know
Hemangiosarcoma, an invasive cancer, kills 200,000 U.S. dogs annually. This silent killer often shows no symptoms until too late to save the dog's life.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hemangiosarcoma-in-dogs/
| August 11, 2023
Expert Advice: News
Parson Russell Terrier ‘Pocket’ Wins Search and Rescue Award for Canine Excellence
Pocket is the winner of the 2023 Award for Canine Excellence in the Search and Rescue Dog category. She isn't just a unique breed for a search and rescue dog, she's also so talented that she can sniff out burial grounds that are thousands of years old.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ace-winner-search-and-rescue-pocket/
| December 11, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Unknown Canine Respiratory Illness: What We Know So Far
An unknown canine respiratory illness has become increasingly prevalent over the past few months in many states. Here's what we know so far.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/unknown-canine-respiratory-illness/
| December 11, 2023
Products & Services
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
The AKC’s Canine Good Citizen program is the gold standard of behavior for dogs in our communities. Almost one million dogs, both purebred and mixed breed, have participated in the program since it began in 1989. Canine Good Citizen is part of the AKC Family Dog Program and many dog owners choose CGC as their […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/
| October 26, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever ‘Queue’ Wins Uniformed Service K-9 Award for Canine Excellence
"Queue" is an electronic detection K-9 Lab with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office. She helps convict child abusers and traffickers as part of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ace-winner-uniformed-service-k-9-queue/
| December 11, 2023
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Website Privacy Notice
Website Privacy Notice – American Kennel Club THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB PRIVACY NOTICE Last Updated: 12/11/2023 We have updated our Privacy Notice, effective from December 11, 2023, to: Update third parties who may collect, use, disclose and otherwise process personal information in connection with our services. If you have any questions about these […]
https://www.akc.org/privacy/
| November 2, 2017
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Website Privacy Statement
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB PRIVACY NOTICE Last Updated: 5/6/2022 Welcome! We are American Kennel Club, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the study, breeding, exhibiting, running and maintenance of purebred dogs. This Privacy Notice explains how The American Kennel Club, Inc. (“AKC”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and otherwise processes personal information […]
https://www.akc.org/privacy-05-06-2022/
| December 11, 2023
Expert Advice: Feature
Border Collie ‘Wave’ Wins Exemplary Companion Award for Canine Excellence
If you go to a home football game at New Mexico State University, you'll likely see Wave the Wonder Dog running to grab the football tee. This Border Collie has become a local celebrity on- and off-campus, and his talents don't stop at the football field.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ace-winner-exemplary-companion-wave/
| December 11, 2023