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Expert Advice: Feature
Saint Bernard ‘Tuffie’ Wins Therapy Dog Award for Canine Excellence
"Tuffie" the Saint Bernard can handle a lot, and she was front-line as a therapy dog when a mass shooting rattled Saint Francis Medical Center, a hospital where she often did therapy sessions.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ace-winner-therapy-dog-tuffie/
| December 11, 2023
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Expert Advice: News
German Shepherd Dog ‘Hank’ Wins 2023 Service Dog Award for Canine Excellence
Hank, a 3-year-old German Shepherd Dog, has changed the life of 10-year-old Harrison Brimner, who is autistic, and the lives of his family. Hank is the recipient of the 2023 Award for Canine Excellence in the Service Dog category.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ace-winner-service-dog-hank/
| December 5, 2023
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Expert Advice: News
Five Inspiring Dogs Honored With 2023 AKC Award for Canine Excellence
Each year, five dogs are honored by the AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence. These dogs help change their communities for the better in many ways.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ace-awards-winners-2023/
| December 11, 2023
Press Releases
FIVE HEROIC DOGS HONORED WITH 2023 AKC® HUMANE FUND AWARDS FOR CANINE EXCELLENCE (ACE)
The AKC® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 24th annual AKC® Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. The five winners were carefully chosen from a pool of over 600 impressive nominations. The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/five-heroic-dogs-honored-2023-akc-humane-fund-awards-canine-excellence-ace/
| December 11, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
13-Year-Old Löwchen ‘Dino’ Competes at AKC Agility Invitational
Meet Dino, a 13.5-year-old Löwchen and one of the oldest agility competitors at this year's AKC Agility Invitational, held in Orlando on December 16-17.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-agility-invitational-dino/
| December 11, 2023
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Expert Advice: Conformation
How Does a Dog Win a Dog Show?
Armed with keen knowledge and many years of hands-on experience, judges enter the dog show ring with the challenging task of selecting one winner. And when you're on one of the biggest dog show stages, the stakes are higher. A judge must select a single winner out of a great group of dogs, work within […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/how-does-a-dog-win-a-dog-show/
| December 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
‘Q’ Represents Plott Hounds at the 2023 AKC Agility Invitational
Plott Hound 'Q' is not your average agility competitor. Known for their noses, Q is competing at the AKC Agility Invitational and representing her breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-agility-invitational-q/
| December 8, 2023
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues December 2023
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Six state legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session, and two state legislatures are in special session. AKC Government Relations is currently tracking more than 1,500 local, state, and federal issues. The following are highlights of current legislation around the […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-december-2023/
| December 8, 2023
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Expert Advice: Puppy Information
Navigating Littermate Syndrome: Getting Two Puppies at Once Isn’t as Easy as It Seems
Are you thinking about getting two puppies at the same time? It's more difficult than it seems. Most professionals recommend getting just one puppy at once.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/littermate-syndrome/
| November 6, 2019
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Expert Advice: Feature
Dot Dobie Remains a Fierce Agility Competitor at 92 Years Old
Dorothy "Dot" Dobie has spent her life competing in various ways, and she's still going strong as an Agility competitor at 92 years old.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dot-dobie-agility/
| September 12, 2023