SORT BY
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/02145402/BIS3-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: Conformation
Giant Schnauzer “Bayou” Wins 2021 AKC National Championship
Everyone goes to a dog show hoping to win. But not everyone expects to. That certainly was the case with Giant Schnauzer breeders Chris and Holly Reed of Port Allen, Louisiana, as they headed to the 2021 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin. Every December, AKC’s flagship show draws some of the nation’s top […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/giant-schnauzer-bayou-wins-2021-akc-national-championship/
| January 2, 2022
Press Releases
Giant Schnauzer “Bayou” Wins Best in Show at 21st AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin
National Champion Beats Out More Than 5,000 Dogs GCHG CH Lagniappe's From The Mountains To The Bayou, a Giant Schnauzer known as “Bayou” triumphed over more than 5,000 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 18-19, 2021 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/giant-schnauzer-bayou-wins-best-show-21st-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| January 3, 2022
Press Releases
AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin to Air on ABC January 2nd
Thousands of dogs put their best paw forward for the title of National Champion The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin® will air on ABC as a three-hour special on Sunday January 2, 2022 at 2 p.m. ET. The show features thousands of dogs from around the country and the world competing for the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-dog-show-presented-royal-canin-air-abc-january-2nd/
| December 15, 2021
![](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Collie-standing-in-the-yard-with-a-ball-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: Health
10 Ways to Help Your Dog Live Longer
Everyone agrees that the worst thing about dogs is that they don’t live long enough. But these easy, common-sense tips can help extend the time we have with our canine pals. 1. Find the Right Breed What’s your perfect dog? Like a spouse, a dog is a partner who will be with you for a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/10-ways-to-extend-your-dogs-life/
| October 27, 2021
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/22144741/David-F.Wasabi-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
2021 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin Recap
The 2021 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin was held December 18 and 19, 2021 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This event is the only all-breed dog show organized and presented directly by the AKC, the nation’s oldest and only not-for-profit purebred dog registry. Thousands of dogs from throughout the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/2021-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin-recap/
| December 22, 2021
![](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_4706-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Yes, Pekingese Can Run.
As told to the AKC by Cindy Lutian. Cindy is an instructor at Canine Star Training Academy, where she teaches CGC and Rally. Currently, she owns five Pekingese who compete in CAT, Fast CAT, Rally, and more. Her dog Buster was the first-ever Pekingese to be invited to the AKC Fast CAT Invitational. *** When I came […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/yes-pekingese-can-run/
| December 22, 2020
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/18100105/BestPuppy-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Conformation
Irish Setter “Windy” Wins 2021 Puppy of the Year
The nation's top puppies — 1,395 of them to be exact — gathered in Orlando, Florida to compete for the title of AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy of the Year. The AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes event, held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, is open […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/puppy-of-the-year-2021-irish-setter/
| December 18, 2021
Press Releases
Irish Setter “Windy” Wins AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes
Ashwood She's Like The Wind, an Irish Setter known as “Windy” triumphed over 1,395 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy of the Year, held today in Orlando, Fla in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. “Windy,” owned by Genea White Jones […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/irish-setter-windy-wins-akc-royal-canin-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes/
| December 17, 2021
Sports & Events
2021 AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes Results
Best in Stakes Group Results Best of Breed Breed Results Show Summary Search Dog Entries
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/royal-canin-puppy-junior-stakes/2021-puppy-results/
| December 9, 2021
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues December 2021
AKC Government Relations continues to monitor the US Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2021 Legislation Tracking map and click on “Federal Bills” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the federal level include: U.S. […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-december-2021/
| December 15, 2021