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Breed Health Testing Requirements
Dog Breed Health Testing Requirements Listed below are all AKC breeds and their health testing requirements. A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Affenpinscher Ophthalmologist Evaluation Patella Evaluation Afghan Hound Hip Evaluation Ophthalmologist Evaluation Thyroid Evaluation Airedale Terrier Hip Evaluation Cardiac Exam Renal Disease DNA Test Ophthalmologist Evaluation Akita Hip Evaluation Ophthalmologist Evaluation Alaskan Malamute Hip Evaluation Ophthalmologist Evaluation Polyneuropathy DNA test American […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/breed-health-testing-requirements/
| October 26, 2017
![Canine Good Citizen-What Is CGC? (Golden Retriever being trained to sit and stay in the park.)](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Canine-Good-Citizen-What-Is-CGC-400x267.jpg)
Products & Services
What Is Canine Good Citizen?
Welcome to the AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program. Started in 1989, the CGC Program is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/what-is-canine-good-citizen/
| October 26, 2017
![Shetland Sheepdog herding sheep.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Shetland-Sheepdog-herding-sheep-400x267.jpg)
Sports & Events
Herding
AKC’s Herding program offers both tests and trials. The herding test is offered in a non-competitive pass/fail format as an Instinct Test, Herding Test, and Pre-Trial test. All are conducted within a fenced arena and includes the use of livestock such as ducks, sheep, or cattle. During a test, a dog must demonstrate the ability […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/herding/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Herding: Eligible Breeds
All dogs 9 months of age or older from the following breeds are eligible to participate in Herding Events. Effective January 1, 2011 all dogs 6 months of age or older from the following breeds are eligible to participate in Herding Instinct Tests. AKC Recognized Breeds Australian Cattle Dog Australian Shepherd Bearded Collie Beauceron Belgian […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/herding/eligibility/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Past Champions
AKC National Agility Championship Champion Teams 2024 - Perry, GA AKC National Agility Champions 8”: MACH So Cal’s Gayheart’s Little Keeper MXB MJB OF, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi known as Chelsea, handled by Janelle Julyan of Chamblee, GA 12”: NAC MACH2 Quicksilver Cherry On Top MXS PAD MJG PJD XF T2B, an All American Dog known as […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/events/akc-national-agility-championship/past-champions/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Gifts for Dog Lovers: Just for Her
Jewelry for Dog Lovers Some of the best gifts come in small packages. And who doesn't love jewelry? Our breed-specific charms, pendants, and pins will wow the dog lovers in your life; they're beautifully rendered, high quality, and show how thoughtful you are. You can browse our jewelry collection or see our top sellers below: […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/gifts-for-dog-lovers-just-for-her/
| October 25, 2017
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Inside the 2017 Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
The most joyous event of the year took Tompkins Square Park over the weekend and saw scores of wildly imaginative and carefully thought out costumes. From four legged versions of Pennywise the clown a la It to 8 legged Corgis, here are some of the best ensembles we spotted at the annual event. Behold, our […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/inside-2017-tompkins-square-halloween-dog-parade/
| October 23, 2017
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Names 2017 Breeder of the Year Group Honorees
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2017 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “The breeders honored with this award are truly committed to excellence, consistency, breed standard and type,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and CEO. “They […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-names-2017-breeder-of-the-year-group-honorees/
| September 28, 2017
![Uniformed Service K-9: “Duke,” a Doberman Pinscher handled by Detective Sergeant Ed Soares of Menlo Park, California; the ACE Awards ceremony at the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ANC2017-ACE-Duke-0S9A3342-400x267.jpg)
Press Releases
Five Heroic Dogs Honored with AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)
The AKC® Humane Fund is pleased to announce the winners of the 18th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. One award is presented in each of the following five categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Service, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/five-heroic-dogs-honored-with-akc-humane-fund-awards-for-canine-excellence-ace-2/
| September 25, 2017
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Dogs Made for Millennials
If you want to become one of the many millennials who have made dogs a part of their household, here are some breeds that you may want to consider.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogs-made-for-millennials/
| August 28, 2017