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Expert Advice: News
How Wasabi the Pekingese Went From Unknown to History-Making
Update June 13, 2021: Wasabi the Pekingese won Best in Show at Westminster in 2021. Learn about Wasabi's first big win at the AKC National Championship in 2019: Anticipation is a double-edged sword: The more you expect from a situation, the greater your disappointment if those hopes are dashed. But the opposite is true as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/wasabi-pekingese-wins-best-in-show/
| June 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Athletes
Norman the Briard is the Ultimate Trick Dog
Only 107 dogs have earned their RACH titles since November 2017. Of these dogs, only one is a Briard. And only one dog has earned a RACH the dark. While impressive, this is far from the only accomplishment of 10-year-old Norman the Briard. In fact, he has been a dog star all his life — earning […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-star-norman-briard-trick-dog/
| July 25, 2019
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Most Popular Male And Female Dog Names In America Today
Good dog names are hard to come by. In the popular television series “Columbo,” the detective played by Peter Falk was sometimes accompanied by his droopy-faced basset hound. His dog’s name: Dog. Most dog owners are a bit more imaginative when it comes to naming their pets. The list of the most popular dog names generally doesn’t […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/most-popular-male-and-female-dog-names-in-america-today/
| May 7, 2015
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
30 of the Best Dog and Puppy Names from Movies
We are super excited about the Dog Film Festival coming to New York City this weekend (read more about that here), so in anticipation, we compiled a list of 30 of our favorite cinematic canines to use as inspiration when naming your new puppy. (view full list of popular dog names) Balto, from Balto (Read […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/best-dog-names-movies/
| October 1, 2015
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
100 German Dog Names
Maybe you have a German Shepherd Dog puppy, a Rottweiler, or a German Shorthaired Pointer and want to honor his heritage. Or maybe you just like cool-sounding names. Here’s your resource for 100 German dog names, along with their meanings. Surely, one of these fits your dog perfectly. 50 German Male Dog Names Alger—noble, bright […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/100-german-dog-names/
| April 24, 2017
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
36 Husky Dog Names for Your New Best Friend
With their fluffy coats and striking eyes, Siberian Huskies are always recognizable. Such an iconic dog needs an iconic name. Below are some names that would be perfect for a Husky. Let's start with some names inspired by Alaska, the state where Huskies have been running sleds since the early 1900s: Snowy - If you want something obvious […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/36-husky-dog-names-for-your-new-best-friend/
| June 12, 2017
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Expert Advice: Names
150 French Names for Your Dog
Some dog owners like to choose dog names that honor the breed's country of origin. If you have a French breed, such as the Poodle, Briard, French Bulldog, or Dogue de Bordeaux, you have so many names to choose from. There's something about French, the language of love, that makes any name sound more important […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/150-french-names-dog/
| December 12, 2017
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Expert Advice: Names
Top 96 Sports-Themed Names for Your Dog
There are so many different ways to go if you want to give your dog a sports-related name. You can honor a favorite athlete or a team. Perhaps you're a rabid fan of a particular sport. Sometimes, a dog's appearance, talents, or personality suggest just the right name. Or maybe you just like the sound […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-96-dog-sports-names/
| December 21, 2017
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
31 Irish Names Just Right for Dogs
Are you searching for the perfect name for a new dog? In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we’ve compiled a list of Irish names, along with their meanings. You don’t have to be Irish to give your dog one of these names; you can choose one that’s descriptive of your dog’s coat, eye color, or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/31-irish-dog-names/
| March 15, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
These AKC Trick Dog Performers Know the Benefits of Trick Training
Did you know your dog can earn titles for showing off fun tricks? In fact, at the top level of AKC Trick Dog — AKC Trick Dog Elite Performer — you and your dog are required to perform a routine of tricks strung together into a story or script using at least five props. But do the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-trick-dog-the-benefits-of-trick-training/
| December 13, 2018