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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet the Group Winners of the 2023 AKC National Championship
The Group Winners are chosen to decide who will compete for Best in Show at the 2023 AKC National Championship. See the group winners here.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-national-championship-group-winners-2023/
| January 2, 2024
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Expert Advice: General Health
OCD in Dogs: Can it Happen?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in the dog world is also known as Canine Compulsive Disorder or CCD. Here are the signs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-dog-behavior/
| October 13, 2020
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Expert Advice: How to...
Can You Rename Your Dog? What to Consider
There are many reasons to change a dog's name, and it only takes a few simple steps to do so. Learn why and how to change your dog's name.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/can-you-rename-a-dog/
| December 21, 2023
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES BREEDER OF THE YEAR BY SPORT
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, 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. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-breeder-year-sport/
| December 20, 2023
Press Releases
LUKE AND DIANE EHRICHT NAMED 2023 AKC BREEDER OF THE YEAR
Luke and Diane Ehricht were presented with the 2023 AKC Breeder of the Year award for Hallmark Jolei Shih Tzu at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 16, 2023. The annual award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicate their lives to improving the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/luke-diane-ehricht-named-2023-akc-breeder-year/
| December 16, 2023
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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
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Does a Completely Hypoallergenic Dog Exist?
Do you or a member of your family suffer from allergies when around dogs? Perhaps you sneeze, get itchy or watery eyes, hives on your skin, or even more serious respiratory issues. If you are a dog lover, you may have avoided owning one because of this problem, especially if the allergy symptoms are extreme. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/do-hypoallergenic-dog-exist/
| July 20, 2021
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Competition/Titles Update Fall 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! AGILITY Congratulations to these dogs on earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH MACH3 PACH Resq's Dopamine Rush BN RN MXG PAD MJC PJD […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-fall-2023/
| December 7, 2023
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Expert Advice: Events
First-Timer’s Guide to Attending the AKC National Championship
Never mind the Mouse. In December, Orlando is all about the dog. Actually, make that plural: Dogs–thousands of them, from tiny Chihuahuas to ginormous Great Danes–stream into Florida to compete in the American Kennel Club's annual flagship event, the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. But if you're never attended before, you might just […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/first-timers-guide-to-the-akc-invitational/
| December 4, 2019
Press Releases
AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN DRAWS ENTRY OF MORE THAN 5,700 DOGS IN ITS 23rd YEAR
The AKC® National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a new record-breaking entry. A grand total of 5,762 dogs will compete for the title of America’s National Champion on December 16 and 17, 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Combined with the other weekend events, including the AKC®/Royal Canin National All-Breed […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin-draws-entry-5700-dogs-23rd-year/
| November 15, 2023