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AKC DNA + Health Kit – Included Tests
All AKC DNA + Health Kits include the original 201 markers for genetic identity and parentage verification purposes, as well as over 328 genetic variants for health and traits. Download a pdf of all included tests Health Tests Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS, SN) This genetic variant is associated with an inherited neurological disease characterized by […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/dna/dna-resource-center/akc-dna-health-kit-tests-available/
| July 26, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC DNA Program’s Genetic Diversity Project
The canine genome was built on one dog, a boxer. As technology improves and becomes more affordable, more and more canine genomes can be generated to add to our knowledge. The AKC DNA Program’s Genetic Diversity Project is an exciting new initiative to develop the world’s premier database of canine genomic information. This database will […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-dna-programs-genetic-diversity-project/
| May 17, 2023
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Genetic Diversity Project
The AKC DNA Program is collecting DNA from 4000 dogs for whole genome sequencing. Request Research DNA Kits to participate The canine genome was built on one dog, a boxer. As technology improves and becomes more affordable, more and more canine genomes can be generated to add to our knowledge. The AKC DNA Program's Genetic […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/dna/dna-resource-center/genetic-diversity-project/
| March 30, 2023
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Junior Spotlight Winter 2023
Meet Alyssa Daube, a Dedicated Agility Competitor Name: Alyssa Daube Age: 17 Hometown: Edwardsville, IL Grade: 12th Family: Parents, Rosemary Jones, Jason Daube, brother Jacob Daube, and stepfather Mike Jones Allyssa is an avid agility competitor who has qualified for the NAC two years in a row - 2022 and 2023 (which she will be attending […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/junior-spotlight-winter-2023/
| February 14, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
2022 AKC National Championship Group Winners
The 2022 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin took place on December 18 and 19 in Orlando, Florida. Thousand of dogs competed for Best of Breed; the winner of each breed then went on to Group competitions. The winners of each of the seven Groups then competed for the coveted title of Best in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2022-akc-national-championship-breed-group-winners/
| January 2, 2023
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Expert Advice: News
English Springer Spaniel ‘Earl’ Wins 2022 Puppy of the Year
On December 16, English Springer Spaniel Foxboro Tiffany Running Down A Dream was named AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Junior of the Year. The AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes event took place in Orlando, Florida, in conjunction held with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The 10-month-old, known as “Earl,” beat out […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/puppy-of-the-year-2022-english-springer-spaniel/
| December 27, 2022
Press Releases
ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL “EARL” WINS AKC/ROYAL CANIN NATIONAL ALL-BREED PUPPY AND JUNIOR STAKES
Foxboro Tiffany Running Down A Dream, an English Springer Spaniel known as “Earl” triumphed over 1,617 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Junior of the Year, held today in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. “Earl,” owned by Susan Still […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/english-springer-spaniel-earl-wins-akc-royal-canin-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes/
| December 17, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
What Breeders Learned From Their Very First Litter
For first-time breeders, the memories of whelping a litter and caring for puppies lasts a lifetime. Breeding a beloved female and raising healthy pups...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/what-first-time-breeders-learned-from-their-first-litter/
| September 14, 2022
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Season Winners
Season 7 - Spring/Summer 2024 [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Extended Ph.D."] Extended Ph.D. Top 5 Teams Champion – Paws on the Palouse – Washington Reserve Champion – Doggies Doing Dissertations – Vermont 3 – Smoothie & the All Sized Aussies – Kentucky 4 – Meadow Monstars – Virginia 5 – Michigan Border Patrol – Michigan Individual Dog […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-agility-league/season-winners/
| September 14, 2022
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Expert Advice: News
New Book ‘Love Immortal’ Shines Light on Historic Human-Canine Bonds
Dogs both transcend history and reflect it in a colorful, meaningful way. And that epochal and tender human-animal bond springs vividly to life in Anthony Cavo's new book Love Immortal: Antique Photographs and Stories of Dogs and Their People. Picture Perfect Cavo, a longtime antiques dealer, appraiser, and collector, has been collecting photographs since he […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/new-book-love-immortal-highlights-historic-human-canine-bonds/
| August 30, 2022