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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
16 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
As the second-longest continuously run sporting event in the United States, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina® Pro Plan® has been around longer than the AKC and has seen new breeds, a growing number of entries, and an upgraded venue in its 140-year history. Here are a few other facts you probably […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/16-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-the-westminster-kennel-club-dog-show/
| January 22, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Can My Dog Do That? You’ll Never Know Till You Try
AKC Gazette breed column, Bearded Collies: Try something new with your dog in 2015 — there's a veritable feast of canine activities out there that he's likely to enjoy. I recently spent a pleasant afternoon cruising on Lake Ontario in a sailboat owned by friends who have two Bearded Collies of my breeding. The Beardies, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/can-my-dog-do-that-youll-never-know-till-you-try/
| January 8, 2015
Press Releases
AKC Announces Breeder of the Year by Sport Recipients
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club wishes to acknowledge those individuals that have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports. The commitment to preserve, protect and improve a breed represents the very essence of the AKC. The AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport Award is given […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-breeder-of-the-year-by-sport-recipients/
| December 29, 2014
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Open Registration
When a new breed is accepted in the American Kennel Club a special type of registration known as Open Registration, is available for a limited time. The American Kennel Club in conjunction with the Parent Club (also known as a national breed club) sets this time frame for the breed. Eligibility for Open Registration In […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/open-registration/
| December 19, 2014
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Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL)
Giving all purebred dogs a chance to compete The AKC, PAL and You Many people have discovered the fun of teaming up with their dogs and competing in AKC Events. But, not all of those wonderful canine athletes that you see at these events are registered with the AKC. Some might be enrolled in the […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/purebred-alternative-listing-pal/
| December 19, 2014
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Foundation Stock Service Fee Schedule
Foundation Stock Service® Fee Schedule The Foundation Stock Service® (FSS®) was created by the American Kennel Club to answer the needs of today's rare breed fanciers. The Foundation Stock Service® is an optional record keeping service for all purebred breeds not currently registrable with the American Kennel Club. Dog Recording Only $10.00 Recording + […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/fss-fee-schedule/
| December 19, 2014
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Dog Travel Tips
Taking your dog on the family vacation can make for a great trip, if you plan carefully. Are you traveling by car, plane, train, bus, or boat? How long will the trip take? Will you be staying with family or friends, or at a hotel or motel? Is your dog in good health? These are […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/resources/general-tips-information/travel/
| December 19, 2014
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Guide to the Archival Collections
The AKC Archives is arranged into four major groups: Clubs, including AKC Member Clubs and Parent Clubs People AKC Administrative Visual Materials In addition to the library book and periodical collection, there is also an assortment of photographs, pamphlets, clippings, pedigrees, and more in the Library & Archives vertical files. Contact the Archivist for further information on undescribed […]
https://www.akc.org/about/archive/guide-collections/
| December 19, 2014
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America Collection
1936-2005 2008:012 Collection processed by Norma Rosado-Blake Click here for inventory Provenance A gift from Sandi Eaton of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America. Arrangement The collection is arranged into five series and several sub-series: Meeting minutes Publications Pembroke Welsh Corgi Newsletter Corgis in America catalogs books Documents Correspondences national specialty Photos/Negatives The meeting […]
https://www.akc.org/about/archive/guide-collections/pembroke-collection/
| December 19, 2014
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Breeder of the Year
Each year, The American Kennel Club recognizes and celebrates an outstanding purebred dog breeder with the Breeder of the Year Award. The award honors those breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. At a special presentation held during the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/breeder-of-the-year/
| December 19, 2014