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Top Dogs Crowned at 2021 AKC Fast CAT Invitational
The 2021 AKC Fast CAT Invitational took place December 15-17, 2021 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The fastest dogs from each breed, based on rankings from AKC Fast Coursing Ability Tests (Fast CAT), were invited to participate in the second annual AKC Fast CAT Invitational. All […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/top-dogs-crowned-2021-akc-fast-cat-invitational/
| December 17, 2021
Press Releases
AMANDA CIARAVINO HIRED AS AKC EXECUTIVE FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that Amanda Ciaravino of Crete, IL has been hired as an Executive Field Representative. Ciaravino’s career in the sport of dogs spans 35 years, starting as a Junior Handler. Since 2005, she has worked as an All-Breed Professional Handler, responsible for the day-to-day training, conditioning, and showing […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/amanda-ciaravino-hired-akc-executive-field-representative/
| July 1, 2022
Sports & Events
Pointing Breeds Field Trials: Eligible Breeds
All dogs six months of age or older from the following breeds are eligible to participate in Pointing Breed Field Trials: AKC Recognized Breeds Bracco Italiano (6/29/22) Brittanys Pointers English Setters German Shorthaired Pointers German Wirehaired Pointers Gordon Setters Irish Red & White Setters Irish Setters Spinone Italiano Vizslas Weimaraners Wirehaired Pointing Griffons Wirehaired Vizsla […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/field-trials/eligible-breeds/
| October 26, 2017
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB HONORS CENTENNIAL CLUBS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to recognize its affiliated dog clubs which have been holding AKC events for over 100 years and are an essential part of the sport of dogs. Founded in 1884, AKC together with its affiliated organizations promote responsible dog ownership, conduct over 23,000 organized dog events per year, breed […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-centennial-clubs/
| May 19, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Dog Pregnancy: Signs, Care, and Preparing for Puppies
Welcoming a new litter of puppies into the world is very rewarding, but dog pregnancies can be confusing and stressful, as well as time-consuming and costly. If you are considering breeding your dog, there is so much information that you need to know. You should be familiar with your breed's standard and individual breed health test […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dog-pregnancy-care-prep/
| January 27, 2021
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Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
The Singleton Syndrome
It is easy to understand how and why a singleton puppy would or could develop into being a dominant dog. Why not? The singleton puppy never had any littermates around to dissuade this notion. The singleton will always be the only being in his or her universe (other than Mom), unless he or she is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/singleton-syndrome/
| June 16, 2015
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Pharaoh Hound History: The Dog That Hunts Rabbits With Ferrets
The history of dogs might be very different without the people of Phoenicia. These seafaring traders sailed the Mediterranean from what is today Lebanon 2,500 years ago, During their trip, they did business in luxury items. As they went, it's assumed that the Phoenicians disseminated Egyptian hounds throughout the ancient world. The prevailing theory suggests […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/pharaoh-hound-history-rabbit-dog/
| April 6, 2022
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Expert Advice: Juniors
Tifani King’s Journey to Conformation From Junior Handling
Tifani King of Spring Lake Park Minnesota could technically still compete as a junior. But after a successful Juniors career, she made the decision to start not just competing against adults, but to become a professional handler, where she is hired to show other people's dogs in the breed ring. For someone with a lifelong […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/17-year-old-tifani-king-goes-from-junior-to-professional-handler/
| March 21, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2021
It goes without saying that in your house, your dog is the most popular. But what do the statistics say? The American Kennel Club has used registration data to compile the list of 2021’s most popular breeds. As always, the Labrador Retriever tops the list — this time for the 31st year! The Lab's temperament […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-of-2021/
| March 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Rarest Dog Breed: Norwegian Lundehund History From the Brink of Extinction
According to 2021 registration statistics, the Norwegian Lundehund is the rarest and least popular dog breed, ranking 197 of 197 breeds. But there's still a hole lot to love about this dog. A dozen or so years ago, potty-mouthed TV chef Gordon Ramsay visited Iceland for his first taste of puffin. With its orange beak […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/norwegian-lundehund-history-behind-the-breed/
| March 16, 2021