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Expert Advice: Dental Health
Dog Dental Care: What to Know
Dogs can suffer periodontal disease, tooth decay, injured teeth and oral problems that can be costly to treat. Learn how dog dental care at home will help.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dental-care-dog/
| September 30, 2020
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Intro to Breeder Toolkit
The Breeder Toolkit is a new records management tool that updates the functionality of Your Manage Dogs, and Litters and Breeding Records that is accessible through your MyAKC account and introduces new streamlined functions. The tools you need to manage your Dogs and Litters are congregated in one place for easy management, as well as access to related features such […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/inner-circle-newsletter/intro-breeder-toolkit/
| September 29, 2020
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Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
Meet AKC Breeder of Merit Dr. Renee Lara
Dr. Renee Lara is that rare gem – a veterinarian who understands dog breeders. And that’s because she is one herself. Owning her own veterinary clinic in Bryan, Texas, since 1990, where she offers a full array of reproductive services, Lara is Platinum Breeder of Merit with her Ehrenvogel German Shorthaired Pointers. She purchased her […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/renee-lara/
| September 29, 2020
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Announces Judging Panel for 3rd AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge
-Entries Open Today- The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the third AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge. This virtual conformation competition is open to all AKC recognized breeds including Miscellaneous breeds. Entries close on October 12th at 12pm ET. Heading the panel as Best in Show and Best […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-judging-panel-3rd-akc-virtual-top-dog-challenge/
| September 28, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Berger Picard History: From the Big Screen to a Beloved Breed
The Berger Picard hit the big screen in "Because of Winn-Dixie" but this French herding dog's history goes back way further.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/berger-picard-history/
| September 24, 2020
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Sports & Events
AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge
UPDATE: Entries for AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge III are now closed. Stay tuned for the results! Visit clippero.com/AmericanKennelClub to follow along with judging. Are you missing the fun, camaraderie, and competition of conformation dog shows? Maybe you always wanted to try showing your dog but weren't sure where to start? In these times of […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/akc-virtual-top-dog-challenge/
| September 24, 2020
Sports & Events
AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge – Judging Panel
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge III. This virtual conformation event is open to all AKC-recognized breeds and Miscellaneous class breeds. Best in Show and Best Puppy Michael Canalizo Regular and Puppy Groups SPORTING Mr. Douglas A Johnson HOUND Mr. Eugene Blake […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/akc-virtual-top-dog-challenge/judging-panel/
| September 24, 2020
Sports & Events
AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge Official Rules
AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge Official Rules All federal, state, local and municipal laws and regulations will apply. Void where prohibited. By participating, entrants agree to abide by and be bound by these Official Rules. Internet access, video camera and email address required. 1. Eligibility: Individuals over eighteen (18) years of age who exhibit a […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/akc-virtual-top-dog-challenge/official-rules/
| September 24, 2020
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Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
One Moment They Had a Bright Future as a Search-Dog Team. Then It Was Gone.
We had Jaco less than 10 months when it happened. Jaco was a German Shepherd Dog exported from the Czech Republic when he was 16 months old. I wanted him to be my next scent-detection dog, a partner in the work I’ve done for more than a decade, finding the missing and the dead. He […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/one-moment-they-had-a-bright-future-as-a-search-dog-team-then-it-was-gone/
| September 23, 2020
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Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Going Afield: In Fall, Hunting Dogs Know Their Time Is Here
Fall brings its own rhythm and sounds. After the long days of summer, it is almost a relief to enjoy the gap between summer and winter. The soft rustle of leaves gliding on chilly winds, the muted sounds of birds still hanging around before undertaking their migrations, and the tinkling sounds of bells all tell […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/hunting-dogs-know-season-is-here/
| September 22, 2020