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Sports & Events
AKC Agility League Spotlight
The spotlight shines on Gianni, a Standard Poodle who is starting his journey in agility after experiencing a sad life event. Gianni’s first owner, who had him since he was a pup and adored him, passed away from Covid in fall 2021. Thanks to Stoney Run Canine Camp, where he attended daycare, he had a […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/in-the-zone/akc-agility-league-spotlight-sad-story-happy-ending-gianni/
| November 27, 2023
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB 2023 BREEDER OF THE YEAR GROUP HONOREES ANNOUNCED
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize extraordinary breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2023 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “We are proud to honor these knowledgeable and responsible breeders,” said Dennis B. Sprung, AKC President and CEO. “Each of these individuals are […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-2023-breeder-year-group-honorees-announced/
| November 27, 2023
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB HONORS HEROIC CANINES WITH AKC DOGNY PAW OF COURAGE AWARD
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for all dogs, is honored to recognize K9 Huk of Jacksonville Sheriff's Office in Jacksonville, Florida and K9 Loki of Michigan Department of State Police, in Houghton Lake, Michigan with the American Kennel Club’s DOGNY Paw of Courage Award. The AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-heroic-canines-akc-dogny-paw-courage-award/
| November 21, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Emergency Care Veterinarian Juggles Job With a Love of Flyball
When you compete at a national level in any dog sport, it takes a special kind of passion, but being an emergency vet on top of that is dedication.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dawn-todd-flyball/
| November 16, 2023
Clubs & Delegates
What’s New in GR November 2023
The holidays are just around the corner, and if you are going to be at the AKC National Championship in Orlando this year, we have just the gift for you! For a donation of $35 to the AKC PAC, you can get a custom drawn caricature of you and your dog on a special holiday […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/whats-new-gr-november-2023/
| November 20, 2023
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues November 2023
Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in US Territories CA, Los Angeles – The Los Angeles City Council is considering a proposal to suspend the issuance of new breeding permits for the stated reason of shelter overcrowding. This would impact all who breed in the city, as well as all owners of […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/local-issues-november-2023/
| November 20, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Celena & Dallas Quinney of Quinney’s Boxers
Celena and Dallas Quinney of Quinney’s Boxers are located in South Texas where their family has been breeding and competing with Boxers since 2011. It is a family endeavor and their children, William, Todd, and Charlotte, are invaluable to their breeding program as they spend countless hours in the whelping box and socializing puppies. At […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-celena-dallas-quinney-quinneys-boxers/
| November 16, 2023
Pages
AKC Fetch Program
CLICK HERE FOR KEY DATES FOR STARTING AKC FETCH What is AKC Fetch? Welcome to AKC Fetch! When dog owners are asked about activities they like to do with their dogs, the most common responses are to take their dog for a walk and to play ball (fetch) with the dog. AKC Fetch titles were […]
https://www.akc.org/fetch/
| August 9, 2023
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Expert Advice: Events
How to Watch the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving
The annual National Dog Show is arguably the one of the best parts of Thanksgiving. Here's everything you need on how to watch the National Dog Show.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/watch-national-dog-show/
| November 21, 2022
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Potatoes?
The humble potato is the key ingredient in French fries, hash browns, tater tots, and many other essential comfort foods. When prepared in a healthy way, white potatoes can be a nutritious food for humans, but can dogs eat potatoes? The answer is: it depends. Potatoes aren't categorically toxic to dogs, like grapes or onions. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-potatoes/
| July 29, 2022