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Expert Advice: Feature
Endachs’ Tori Lee Advocates for Responsible Breeding of Dachshunds
Victoria "Tori" Lee, the owner of Endachs, grew up with dogs of different ages and breeds. When she was 15 years old, she was determined to have a dog...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/tori-lee-endachs/
| May 31, 2024
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Expert Advice: General Health
Renal Dysplasia in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Renal dysplasia (RD), also known as renal malformation, refers to a type of congenital chronic kidney disease. Learn more about renal dysplasia in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/renal-dysplasia-in-dogs/
| May 31, 2024
Press Releases
2024 NATIONAL OWNER-HANDLED SERIES FINALS & NATIONAL ALL-BREED PUPPY & JUNIOR STAKES JUDGING PANELS NOW AVAILABLE
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panels for the 2024 National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2024-national-owner-handled-series-finals-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes-judging-panels-now-available/
| May 31, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Pointer History: From Ancient Heritage to Loyal Companion
An intense drive to find birds and a loyal companionship in the field and home traces the Pointer's history. The medium-to-large-sized hunting dog has...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/pointer-history/
| May 17, 2024
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Expert Advice: Events
Meet Miniature Poodle ‘Sage,’ the 2024 Westminster Best in Show Winner
Sage, a three-year-old Miniature Poodle from Houston, has won Best in Show at the 148th Westminister Kennel Club Dog Show.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2024-westminster-best-in-show-winner/
| May 15, 2024
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Expert Advice: Events
Meet the 2024 Westminster Group Winners
The 2024 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, which took place in Queens, New York, on May 11-14, has picked its Group Winners to move on to Best in Show.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2024-westminster-group-winners/
| May 15, 2024
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB HIRES MELANIE KING AS EXECUTIVE FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is thrilled to announce that Melanie King has been hired as an Executive Field Representative. She will start on May 20th, 2024. “Melanie has longtime experience with Irish Wolfhounds and Whippets. She is a successful Breeder-Owner-Handler […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-hires-melanie-king-executive-field-representative/
| May 13, 2024
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Expert Advice: General Health
Blastomycosis in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Leo was the picture of health until one day one of his eyes seemed to bulge and cloud over. It turned out to be blastomycosis in dogs, a fungal infection.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/blastomycosis-in-dogs/
| April 30, 2024
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues April 2024
Twenty-eight state legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: Arizona – Senate Bill 1047 seeks to regulate dogs outdoors. It provides specific exemptions for police and working dogs, hunting, training, “sporting and competitive functions”, and “lawful competitions”. As introduced, the bill […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-april-2024/
| April 17, 2024
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Expert Advice: Fast CAT
From Iran to the U.S.: ‘Trevor’ the Saluki Competes in AKC Fastest Dogs USA
Meet "Trevor" the Saluki, who was born in the breed's homeland of Iran. He's now a Fast CAT competitor, and one of the top-ranked Salukis across the board.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/fastest-dogs-usa-2024-trevor-saluki/
| April 16, 2024