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Expert Advice: Feature
Military Working Dogs Through History
On Oct. 27, 2019, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois military working dog named Conan took part in the Barisha raid, which resulted in the death of the leader of ISIS. Conan joined a long list of heroic military working dogs. Call ‘em what you want — war dogs or military working dogs — they have been around for centuries […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/war-dogs-military-history/
| May 21, 2020
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2018 AKC US Detection Dog Conference
2022 | 2019 | 2018 The second AKC US Detection Dog Conference was a success with a capacity attendance. Internationally known subject matter experts delivered thought provoking presentations that covered the breeding, training and deployment of Explosives Detection Canines as well as discussions on the domestic shortage of these amazing dogs. Thank you to the […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-detection-dog-conference-2018/
| November 8, 2018
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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
Press Releases
LABRADOR RETRIEVER CONTINUES ITS REIGN AS TOP DOG WHILE BULLDOG GETS BUMPED FROM TOP 5
No one can keep the Lab down! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced at a virtual press conference today at the AKC Museum of the Dog that the ever-popular Labrador Retriever is the nation’s favorite dog for the 31st consecutive year. While the loveable Lab remains a constant at the top of the charts, the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-continues-reign-top-dog-bulldog-gets-bumped-top-5/
| March 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: Juniors
14-Year-Old Natalia Backos is a Third Generation Breeder, Owner, & Handler
Natalia Backos, a 14-year-old from Greensburg, Pennsylvania, has never known a time when she didn't spend her weekends at dog shows. A proud third-generation breeder/owner/handler, Backos is following in the footsteps of her grandmother and mother, alongside her sister. Her dogs include her Parson Russell Terriers BISS GCH Panther Creek Stone Cold Sober "Boozer" and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/december-junior-handler-feature-natalia-backos/
| January 14, 2022
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Junior Spotlight Winter 2022
Meet Tessa Trusner: The Family Pet Became Her Sports Partner Name: Tessa Trusner Age: 14 Grade: Eighth Hometown: Stephens City, VA Family: Sisters, Audrey and Ella; Parents, Katie and Ryan Trusner Just a few months after Molina became the Trusner family pet, it became clear that she would really be Tessa’s dog. Now the pair […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/junior-spotlight-winter-2022/
| March 4, 2022
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Expert Advice: Alternative Medicine
Why Music is Therapeutic for Dogs
Some dogs take to music right away, even howling along to their favorite tunes. Other dogs tend to retreat from these sounds in fear. The fact that pleasant sounds can capture a dog's attention is something people know intuitively and science confirms it. If you listened to a recording of dogs and their owners, you'd […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-music-is-therapeutic-for-dogs/
| February 23, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog Athletes of the Month: Artoo the Mixed Breed and Astra the Smooth Collie
When Carla Repko was younger, she and her brother would beg and beg their parents for a dog and were sadly unsuccessful with each attempt. So naturally, when she bought her first house, the first thing she did was get a dog: a mixed breed named Artoo. While his behavior was great in the first […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/athlete-of-the-month-artoo-and-astra/
| February 17, 2022
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Silent Night: Understanding Why Dogs Bark & Creating a Quieter Kennel
Dogs bark. It's a fact of life that nearly all dog owners must accept. Barking is a self-rewarding behavior. But it is important for breeders and kennel owners to understand the different types of barking, and when it has turned into a problem behavior. Canine Sounds & What They Mean A bark or vocalization is not just a bark or a vocalization. A dog owner, breeder, or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/create-a-quieter-kennel-by-understanding-why-dogs-bark/
| December 5, 2019
Sports & Events
AKC National Tracking Invitational 2021
The 9th AKC National Tracking Invitational was held at the gorgeous Branched Oak Recreation Area in Raymond, Nebraska. The American Kennel Club sincerely appreciates the hard work, and dedication to the sport of Tracking the Nebraska Kennel Club and Cornhusker Kennel Club of Lincoln, Nebraska members showed by hosting this National Tracking Invitational. Results Saturday, […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/tracking/events/akc-national-tracking-invitational/past-events/akc-national-tracking-invitational-2021/
| December 14, 2021