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Expert Advice: News
AKC Expands Breeder Education Program
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the expansion of its Breeder Education platform to include new courses and materials. With Royal Canin USA as the sponsor, the AKC continues its long-standing commitment to advance the health and welfare of all dogs by creating one of the world’s foremost online breeder education libraries. In […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-expands-breeder-education-platform/
| March 1, 2016
Expert Advice: News
2016 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Royal Canin are pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2016 National Championship to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2016. The 2016 event will showcase the top national and international dogs and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2016-national-championship-judging-panel/
| February 11, 2016
Expert Advice: News
New Technology Gives Dogs The Ability To Talk
Thanks to a new technology, when you speak to your dog, he'll be able to do more than just bark back. The technology, which was created at Georgia Tech, uses a sensor activation system that produces speech when touched by the dog, according to a CNN report. The dogs can "say anything we give […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/new-talking-dog-technology/
| May 19, 2016
Expert Advice: News
K-9 Rescues Kidnapped Girl
K-9, Deja, of Rancho Cucamonga Police Department, deserves an extra treat after her incredible work early this morning. After a girl was kidnapped from her home, Deja followed the trail, leading to the rescue of the girl and the apprehension of the suspect. The girl went missing from her home around 3:00 AM and was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/k-9-rescues-kidnapped-girl/
| July 28, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Irish Wolfhound Secures Incredible Guinness World Record
An Irish Wolfhound in Westerlo, Belgium is now officially the proud holder of a Guinness World Record. The dog, named Keon, holds the record for the "longest tail on a dog." How long is his tail? 30.2 inches (or 2 feet and 6.2 inches). Not only is this an amazingly long tail, but it's also […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/irish-wolfhound-secures-incredible-guinness-world-record/
| January 19, 2017
Expert Advice: Events
AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin Results After Saturday Dec. 17
It's been an exciting weekend so far at the AKC National Championship. The competition is only heating up as the big prize, Best in Show, will be decided Sunday Dec. 18. Check out the results from Saturday's group winners, who will compete tonight for the coveted title. Best of Breed Group Winners from Saturday Dec. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-national-championship-presented-by-royal-canin-results-after-saturday-dec-17/
| December 18, 2016
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
9 Funny Dog Jokes That Will Have You Rolling
Is it us, or are jokes about dogs a lot funnier than others? We’ve compiled a list of some of the funniest dog jokes we could find, guaranteed to make you chuckle. Enjoy! Why do dogs always race to the door when the doorbell rings? It’s hardly ever for them. Q: What kind of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/9-funny-dog-jokes-that-will-have-you-rolling/
| August 22, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Prison Break? Calling Most Famous Canine Detective Nick Carter
Bloodhounds were brought out to aid in the hunt for the two convicted killers who broke out of Dannemora state prison. For at least a century and a half, the breed has played a major role in law enforcement. Name a high-profile fugitive, and there’s likely to have been a Bloodhound on his trail. Perhaps […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/prison-break-calling-most-famous-canine-detective-nick-carter/
| June 11, 2015
Expert Advice: News
This Stray Dog is Too Fat to Walk, and the Reason Why Will Shock You
We all know the cliché of the starving stray, wandering around the streets raiding the trash and begging for scraps. A Brazilian homeless dog named Bolinha (one English translation means "ball") has turned that image on its ear by becoming so fat that he could barely waddle. It all started about 13 years ago when […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dog-too-fat-to-walk/
| August 18, 2015
Expert Advice: Events
The Winners of the 2014 AKC Publications Photo Contest
The winners of this year’s photo contest created unforgettable images by placing their models in vivid landscapes. A red barn, for example, provides a perfect backdrop to show the range of Newfoundland colors. Seagrass complements the straight, coarse coat of a tiny brown dog. A German Shorthaired Pointer stands on a rock, staring out at […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-winners-of-the-2014-akc-publications-photo-contest-1/
| July 11, 2016