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AKC Celebrates 59th World Coonhound Nite Hunt and Bench Show Championships
The American Kennel Club® has announced that the 2006 AKC® World Coonhound Nite Hunt and Bench Show Championships will be held September 25 through 30 at the Kosciusko County 4-H Fairgrounds in Warsaw, Ind. The Sportsmen and Farmers Conservation Club of Silver Lake, Ind. will serve as the host for this prestigious event. The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-celebrates-59th-world-coonhound-nite-hunt-and-bench-show-champions/
| August 23, 2006
Press Releases
Tibetan Mastiff Joins Working Group; Plott to Compete in Hound Group
New York, NY – The Tibetan Mastiff will become eligible for American Kennel Club® registration on September 1, 2006 and will compete in the Working Group as of January 1, 2007. Also on January 1, the Plott, which currently competes in the Miscellaneous class, will begin competing in the Hound Group. The Tibetan Mastiff, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/tibetan-mastiff-joins-working-group-plott-to-compete-in-hound-group/
| July 12, 2006
Press Releases
A Puppy For Christmas? Hold Off On That Hound!
--AKC ® Recommends Parents Teach Responsible Dog Ownership - Put "My First AKC Puppy Kit" by Steiff Under the Tree-- New York , N.Y. - A cute, cuddly puppy is tops on many Christmas lists this year. Tempting though it may be to grant your children's holiday wish, the holidays are not the ideal time […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/a-puppy-for-christmas-hold-off-on-that-hound/
| November 29, 2005
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Expert Advice: Fast CAT
Where Did Fast CAT Originate? Learn More About the History of Fast CAT
When did Fast CAT start? Was it when it when the dog's wolf ancestors chased down their first rabbit? When the Pharaohs unleashed swift hounds in...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/history-of-fast-cat/
| August 30, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Best Dog Breeds for Hot Weather
The outdoor temperature where you live affects your dog's comfort level. If you live in a warm or tropical climate, what are the best breeds for hot...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/best-dog-breeds-for-hot-weather/
| August 29, 2024
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Expert Advice: Fast CAT
Fast CAT 101: Behind AKC’s Fastest Sport!
Fast CAT 101: The AKC's Fastest Sport! Does your dog feel the need for speed? Do you have the fastest dog on the block? Maybe on the planet? Try Fast CAT!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/fast-cat-101/
| August 28, 2024
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Expert Advice: General Health
Hair Loss in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
The sight of fur on your clothes and furniture is inevitable when you have a dog. Shedding is part of your dog's normal cycle of hair growth.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hair-loss-in-dogs/
| August 21, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Meet Kristin Cihos-Williams of Kinderteckel Standard Smooth Dachshunds
AKC Breeder of Merit Gold Kristin Cihos-Williams of Kinderteckel Standard Smooth Dachshunds has been involved in the breed since 1992. When she and her family bought their first home in San Diego, California, they were restricted by their homeowners’ association rules to a 25-pound-dog. Kristin wanted a big dog personality in a small dog body […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/meet-kristin-cihos-williams-kinderteckel-standard-smooth-dachshunds/
| August 20, 2024
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FSS Breed Domestic Registries
When a Foundation Stock Breed is accepted in the FSS program the clubs may designate a domestic registry or club registry for recording. Eligibility for FSS Recording The dog must be of a breed eligible for FSS Recording. The dog must first be registered with a registry acceptable to the AKC (see below) or foreign […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/foundation-stock-service-program/fss-breed-domestic-registries/
| August 14, 2024
Sports & Events
Judges’ Study Guides
AKC Group Standards Download AKC approved breed standards by complete group for use on any portable electronic device. Sporting Hound Working Terrier Toy Non-Sporting Herding Misc. Judges Study Guide No single written guide is ever comprehensive enough to be the only learning tool utilized in preparation for judging a new breed. We urge you to […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/judging-information/judges-study-guides/
| August 12, 2024