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Canine Partners
AKC Canine Partners 10th Anniversary Series: Trailblazers
Woodacre’s Court Jester UD RAE RDC TKN & Jackie Phillips of San Leandro, CA Dino is truly a success story as he was surrendered to a shelter by his family at about 9 months of age because they had “too many kids and not enough time for the dog.” The shelter scheduled him for euthanasia […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/akc-canine-partners-10th-anniversary-series-trailblazers-4/
| April 8, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Edgewood, KY: City Council Member Proposes Dog Breeds Ban
On March 16, 2020, members of the Edgewood, Kentucky, city council discussed amendments to the city’s animal ordinance, including changes to vicious dog provisions. During the meeting, one council member proposed including a ban on Rottweilers and “pit bulls”. No action was taken. The American Kennel Club (AKC) supports reasonable, enforceable, non-discriminatory laws to govern […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/edgewood-ky-city-council-member-proposes-dog-breeds-ban/
| April 3, 2020
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Plasma Treatment for Fading Puppies Could Offer COVID-19 Clues
EDITOR'S NOTE: A big, blinking, red stop sign of warning: There is absolutely no connection between the COVID-19 virus and any canine coronavirus referenced in this article. Most importantly, even though dogs can get a mild respiratory form of the canine-specific coronavirus, that virus is totally unrelated to the current human pandemic. Bottom line: Your dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/puppy-plasma-treatment-could-offer-covid-19-clues/
| April 2, 2020
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Expert Advice: News
These Popular Dog Breeds Have Never Won Best In Show At Westminster
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, presented by Purina® Pro Plan® has crowned hundreds of Best in Show winners in its history. Though any breed can win the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, some breeds have taken home the Best in Show ribbon more than others. But breeds don't win based on popularity: some of the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/breeds-to-never-win-westminster/
| February 14, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Tennessee Azawakh & Owner Compete In Breed’s First Westminster Dog Show
For Nuri the Azawakh, the green synthetic turf of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a far cry from the Tennessee greenery to which this 6-year-old Sighthound is accustomed. Rest assured, plenty of attention is focused on the breed's inaugural appearance at one of America's most well-known dog shows. Nuri and her owner Vicki Williams, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/tennessee-azawakh-competes-in-breeds-first-westminster/
| February 10, 2020
Press Releases
2020 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2020 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2020. The 2020 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2020-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 4, 2020
Legislative Alerts
UPDATE (2/4): Hearing Postponed – Hawaii House Bill Seeks to Limit Docking and Cropping
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 This bill has been removed from the February 5 agenda and AKC Government Relations will update when developments warrant. Monday, February 3, 2020 The American Kennel Club is concerned with Hawaii House Bill 2163. The bill, introduced by Representative Roy Mitsuo Takumi, seeks to limit the practices of surgical births, debarking, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hawaii-house-bill-seeks-limit-docking-cropping/
| February 3, 2020
Legislative Alerts
NH Update: Hearing Yesterday and Two-Week Delay of HB 1389 – Next Steps
Yesterday, the New Hampshire House Environment and Agriculture Committee took testimony on three dog bills and delayed testimony for two weeks on HB 1389. AKC’s prior alert and details on bills scheduled for this hearing can be reviewed here. Updates from the Committee hearing: American Kennel Club Government Relations (AKC GR) testified with the New […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-update-hearing-yesterday-two-week-delay-hb-1389-next-steps/
| January 17, 2020
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Expert Advice: News
Rich in Tradition: The Legacy of Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge
We all want what we can't have, and topping that wish list is a simple – if improbable – ask: Immortality, please. As no one has yet managed to live forever, the next best thing is keeping your legacy flickering long after your mortal candle has sputtered. This goal is often best accomplished with money […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-legacy-of-geraldine-rockefeller-dodge/
| January 14, 2020
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Expert Advice: Events
2019 AKC National Championship Group Winners
The 2019 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Dec. 14 and 15 had a record number of dogs in its 19th year. The competition began with 5,284 dogs each competing for best in their breed. Best in Group Best of Breed winners then advanced to compete in the group competitions. Each AKC-recognized breed falls […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2019-akc-national-championship-group-winners/
| December 17, 2019