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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Border Collie ‘Truant’ Wins 2023 Masters Agility Championship at Westminster
Truant the Border Collie was crowned the 2023 Masters Agility Champion at Westminster on May 6, 2023 in Flushing, Queens at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2023-masters-agility-championship-westminster/
| May 7, 2023
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
8 Things You Didn’t Know About the Anatolian Shepherd Dog
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a fiercely independent dog that has no problem taking charge. Here are some interesting facts about Anatolian Shepherd Dogs. 1. They Were Bred to Guard Flocks From Predators The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a livestock guardian dog, meaning they are in charge of watching over a flock and protecting defenseless […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/8-facts-about-the-anatolian-shepherd-dog/
| March 6, 2017
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
2022 Masters Agility Championship Winners Crowned at Westminster
More than 350 dogs competed in the 9th Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster with the event held at Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Each competitor buzzed through two rounds of competition for the final 50 competitors. Champions were announced in each of the six height divisions (8″, 12″, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2022-masters-agility-championship-westminster/
| June 20, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Winners Crowned at 2023 AKC National Agility Championship
Nearly 1,300 dogs competed in the AKC National Agility Championship presented by YuMOVE, but only 12 were Champions. See all winners here.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/winners-2023-akc-national-agility-championship/
| March 20, 2023
Expert Advice: Weight Management
Breed Weight Chart
Breed Weight Male Weight Female Affenpinschers 7-10 pounds 7-10 pounds Afghan Hounds 50-60 pounds 50-60 pounds Airedale Terriers 50-70 pounds 50-70 pounds Akitas 100-130 pounds 70-100 pounds Alaskan Malamutes 85 pounds 75 pounds American English Coonhounds 45-65 pounds 45-65 pounds American Eskimo Dogs 6-10 pounds (toy), 10-20 pounds (miniature), 25-35 pounds (standard) 6-10 pounds (toy), […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/breed-weight-chart/
| May 11, 2017
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Expert Advice: News
Watch ESPN Dog Day “Bark in the Park” on August 26
ESPN is going straight to the dogs in the best way possible. On August 26, the American Kennel Club is proud to participate in ESPN Dog Day for the second time, with dog sports broadcast live on ESPN2 and the ESPN app. What better way to spend a hot August day than by watching dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/watch-akc-sports-espn-dog-day-august-26/
| August 23, 2021
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Glossary
Welcome to the AKC . We have put together definitions for dog words that you may not be familiar with. If you have additional questions regarding the glossary, please contact our Special Services Department. A Abdomen The belly or under surface between the chest and the hindquarters. Acetabulum The concave lateral portion of the […]
https://www.akc.org/about/glossary/
| December 19, 2014
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
What Breeds Are Competing at the 2023 AKC National Agility Championship?
The 2023 AKC National Agility Championship (NAC) will take place March 16 through March 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The fast-paced sport of dog agility will see plenty of dogs take to the ring to race against the clock while completing a pre-determined obstacle course. But what dog breeds will you be able to see compete […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-national-agility-championship-breeds/
| March 14, 2023
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Expert Advice: Feature
11-Year-Old Girl Bakes Dog Treats to Raise Money For Ukraine Pets
Calette Hicks already understood how to help dogs. She and her mother, Heather Hicks, made food, sold lunches, and took tickets at herding trials for a Shetland Sheepdog rescue several times a year. But when the 11-year-old saw Ukrainians carrying their pets as they escaped danger on the news from her home in Strongsville, Ohio, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/11-year-old-girl-bakes-dog-treats-to-raise-money-for-ukraine-pets/
| April 27, 2022
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Competition/Titles Update Winter 2023
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! Agility Congratulations to these dogs who have added more MACH titles to their […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-winter-2023/
| February 14, 2023