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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Get to Know the Spectacular Spitz Breeds
If you live in a region with harsh winter weather, then you may want to consider a spitz breed. Many of these dogs were bred for life in arctic climates and originated in Scandinavia, Russia, North America, and Asia. The word “spitz” in German means "pointed." Physically, most spitz breeds have a wolf-like appearance that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/spitz-dog-breeds/
| June 14, 2021
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES AKC/USA WORLD AGILITY TEAM
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce the AKC/USA Agility World Team members and the alternates. The team will travel to the Czech Republic to compete in the FCI Agility World Championship taking place October 4-8, 2023. The AKC/USA […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-akc-usa-world-agility-team/
| July 12, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
13 of the Most Trainable Dog Breeds
Usually, when we ask if a dog is smart, we really want to know how trainable they are. Although intelligence is a major component in a dog's ability to learn, each breed has a distinct personality, instinctive drive, and genetic heritage, which will affect trainability. For example, some breeds were developed to work cooperatively with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/13-of-the-most-trainable-breeds/
| January 18, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
9 Calm Dog Breeds
The American Kennel Club recognizes many breeds, and each possesses a purpose-bred set of physical and behavioral characteristics. Purebred dogs within each of the seven AKC breed groups are expected to conform to a particular breed standard. One of the more identifiable elements of a canine breed standard is temperament. Temperament has been defined as an animal’s […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/calm-dog-breeds/
| December 11, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
German Shepherd Dog vs. Belgian Malinois: How to Tell the Difference
Everybody's familiar with the German Shepherd Dog. After all, they've been one of America's most popular breeds for years. But not everybody is quite as well acquainted with the Belgian Malinois. In fact, their similar coloring and heritage as herding breeds might lead some people to mistake the Belgian Malinois for the German Shepherd Dog. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/german-shepherd-dog-vs-belgian-malinois/
| March 13, 2020
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Expert Advice: Studies
How Lost Dogs Find Their Way Home
Every dog lover has heard a variation of the miraculous lost dog story. The pup who slipped her leash and beat her owners home. The dog who ran all the way home across town from the sitter's place. The rascal who disappeared into thin air, then showed up two weeks later with a stench, an […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-lost-dogs-find-their-way-home/
| October 13, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Golden Retriever ‘Baker’ Wins 2023 National Obedience Championship
After nearly two full days of competition between more than 100 dogs, one Golden Retriever came out on top: "Baker" handled by Korin Bevis.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/golden-retriever-baker-wins-2023-national-obedience-championship/
| June 19, 2023
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CROWNS NEW NATIONAL CHAMPIONS IN OBEDIENCE AND RALLY
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that the top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of more than 900 dogs this past weekend at the AKC National Obedience Championship and AKC Rally® National […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-crowns-new-national-champions-obedience-rally-5/
| June 20, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Golden Retriever ‘Baker’ Wins 2022 AKC National Obedience Championship
After nearly two full days of competition between more than 100 dogs, one Golden Retriever came out on top: Baker. Registered name OTCH12 High Times Shake 'N Bake UDX8 OGM SH earned a score of 517/520 and was handled by owner Kori Bevis of Cannon Falls, Minnesota. On Saturday, July 9, each dog competed in eight […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2022-akc-national-obedience-championship-winner/
| July 12, 2022
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Competition/Titles Update Spring 2023
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! Agility Congratulations to these dogs who have added more MACH titles to their […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-spring-2023/
| June 8, 2023