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Fast CAT Invitational: Best of Breed
2023 AKC Fast CAT Invitational Best of Breed Winners Results as of 12/15/23 3:11PM ***All official and final results will be posted following the conclusion of the event*** Breed Call Name Owner Final Time Airedale Terrier Oliver Lauren Combs 7.754 Alaskan Klee Kai Isla Cheryl Simpson 8.746 Alaskan Malamute McKinley Nadaga Poist 8.645 […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/coursing/fast-cat/fast-cat-invitational/fast-cat-invitational-event-coverage-bestofbreeddiv/
| November 1, 2023
Sports & Events
Counting Points
Print a PDF of this document This document has been created for you by the American Kennel Club to help you understand the point schedule and how Championship points are counted. Learn more about conformation, here. The American Kennel Club requires a dog to obtain a total of 15 points with two major wins (a […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/resources/counting-points/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Make the Holiday Season Less Stressful for Your Dog
The holidays can be overwhelming for your dog, but they don't have to be! Utilize these tips this holiday season to reduce your dog's stress.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/holiday-tips-and-tricks/
| December 1, 2020
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB HIRES FRANK MURPHY AS EXECUTIVE FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce that Frank Murphy has been hired as an AKC Executive Field Representative. He will start January 2nd, 2024. Murphy has over forty years of experience in handling various breeds. He has handled top winning dogs in almost every group, such as the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-hires-frank-murphy-executive-field-representative/
| December 6, 2023
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Apply Here
Labs and GSPs Labradors and German Shorthaired Pointers are the primary focus of the program due to purchasing agencies' preference; however, we do not guarantee sale of participating dogs. In order to be accepted, the parents of the litter must have all recommended health clearances, based on the parent club’s recommendations. Apply All other breeds Other […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-pilot-detection-puppy-rearing-program/apply-here/
| August 17, 2020
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Expert Advice: Health
Sticks and Stones: Can They Hurt Dogs?
Can dogs eat sticks safely? What about stones? Here's why both sticks and stones aren't good options for your pet to gnaw on.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-eat-sticks-and-stones/
| June 6, 2019
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Expert Advice: Grooming
Dog Shedding: What to Expect And How to Manage It
Some dogs, like Labrador Retrievers, Newfoundlands, and Pekingese tend to shed a lot. Others, like Dachshunds, Poodles, and Border Terriers seem to be almost shed-free. There are reasons why some dogs shed and others don't shed at all. But how do you deal with dog shedding? Different dog breeds shed in different amounts: Some shed seasonally, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-shedding-what-to-expect-and-how-to-manage-it/
| April 3, 2019
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Special Registry Services – Foreign Registration
The American Kennel Club is opposed to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. In solidarity with Ukrainian people, effective immediately, judges from the Russian Federation will not be approved to judge at AKC sanctioned events. Additionally, requests for imported dog registrations (AKC Foreign Registration) for dogs born in Russia, will be denied effective immediately. For the […]
https://www.akc.org/rules/special-registry-services/
| November 1, 2017
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AKC Patriotic Puppy Program Participants Deliver Big at K2 Hands-On Seminar
October 2023 Breeding and training dogs for detection dog programs can be an intimidating feat. Add the stress of having someone else evaluate those same dogs…well, it can be downright overwhelming! Recently, a group of Patriotic Puppy Program participants attended a hands-on seminar at K2 Solutions in Jackson Springs, NC to learn how K2 evaluates […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-patriotic-puppy-program-participants-deliver-big-k2-hands-seminar/
| October 3, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Dog Paralysis: What to Know
Dog paralysis may be permanent or temporary, depending on the cause. Common causes include infections, trauma, spinal stroke and disk disease.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-paralysis-what-to-know/
| August 18, 2023