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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Canine Health Foundation Educational Grants Benefit the Dog Breeding Community
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) funds research for the benefit of canine health. They also support canine health through educational grants. Dr. Carla Barstow DVM MS DACT is an example of a success story from these grants. She was born into the dog world as the daughter of a Samoyed breeder. Growing up, she […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/canine-health-foundation-grants-benefit-breeding/
| January 9, 2019
Press Releases
Whippet “Whiskey” Wins Best in Show at Largest Ever AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin
National Champion Beats Dogs from 49 States and 21 Countries GCHP CH Pinnacle Tennessee Whiskey, a Whippet known as “Whiskey,” triumphed over more than 5,000 entries 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 15-16, 2018 in Orlando, Fla. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/whippet-whiskey-wins-best-show-largest-ever-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| January 2, 2019
Press Releases
2018 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2018 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16, 2018. The 2018 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2018-national-championship-judging-panel-available/
| February 8, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
Meet Floyd: The Berger Picard Who Saved His Owner From Lymphoma
The first thing you should know about 2½-year-old Floyd is that he’s relentless... and a lifesaver. Last autumn, after his owner Leon Green, 57, and his family returned home to Kirkland, Wash., outside of Seattle, from a two-week vacation in Maui, Hawaii, Floyd, a Berger Picard, began burying his nose in Green’s armpits and groin […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-floyd-berger-picard-saved-owner-lymphoma/
| September 28, 2016
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Get Crafty With Yarn Made From Your Dog’s Fur
When it comes to brushing your dog, the last thing you probably think about is sheep. But just like those fuzzy barnyard animals, your dog's coat can be a valuable resource. Dog fur can be spun into yarn, just like wool, and then knit into anything you like, from sweaters to slippers. In fact, people have […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/make-yarn-from-dog-hair/
| July 20, 2018
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AKC Education Summit
Education is paramount to the AKC’s mission. Through education, we preserve history, stay relevant to the needs of today’s dog owners and fanciers, and invest in the future health and well-being of dogs, dog sports, and the human-canine relationship. The AKC recognizes and appreciates the enormous contributions that Parent and All-Breed Clubs give to the […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/education-summit/
| May 21, 2018
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Training for the Canine Good Citizen Test
A goal for nearly every dog owner is to have a dog that is a joy to live with. This is a dog who is well-mannered at home and in the community. The AKC’s Canine Good Citizen program provides a perfect starting point in training for all dogs. Canine Good Citizen test is a nationally […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/training-for-the-canine-good-citizen-test/
| August 24, 2016
Press Releases
Notice to Exhibitors of the Cabrillo and Del Sur Kennel Club
Please be advised - We have just been notified that the Cabrillo and Del Sur Kennel Club dog shows that were to take place May 15 and 16th have been canceled due to problems with the show site. The status of the independent specialties, the group show, and the other events surrounding the weekend, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/notice-to-exhibitors-of-the-cabrillo-and-del-sur-kennel-club/
| April 24, 2004
Press Releases
Celebrating All-American Dog Breeds
While many of the dog breeds we know and enjoy today originated in other countries, there are a number of AKC registered breeds which were developed on American soil, and each has its own unique history and heritage: Alaskan Malamute - The Alaskan Malamute, one of the oldest Arctic sled dogs, was named after the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/celebrating-all-american-dog-breeds/
| June 28, 2004
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Board of Directors Mourns the Loss of Dr. Asa Mays
– A True Gentleman in the Sport of Purebred Dogs – New York, NY — The American Kennel Club's Board of Directors is deeply saddened by the loss of their associate Asa Mays, DVM. "The sport of purebred dogs lost a highly respected life-long fancier, esteemed judge and three-term AKC Board member with his passing," […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-board-of-directors-mourns-the-loss-of-dr-asa-mays/
| August 12, 2005