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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Border Collie ‘Zayne’ Wins the 2023 AKC Obedience Classic
Four dogs were crowned the winners in each obedience class at the 2023 AKC Obedience Classic in Orlando, FL. Border Collie "Zayne" won the Masters class.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/obedience-classic-winners-2023/
| December 19, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
‘Thorin’ Represents Rhodesian Ridgebacks at 2023 AKC Obedience Classic
Rhodesian Ridgeback 'Thorin' may not be the first to come to mind when you think of obedience breeds. But he's the only Ridgeback competing at the AKC Obedience Classic
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-obedience-classic-rhodesian-ridgeback-thorin/
| December 12, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Unknown Canine Respiratory Illness: What We Know So Far
An unknown canine respiratory illness has become increasingly prevalent over the past few months in many states. Here's what we know so far.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/unknown-canine-respiratory-illness/
| December 11, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Handler to Run Six Cavalier King Charles Spaniels at 2023 AKC Agility Invitational
Antonia Rotelle is no stranger to handling many dogs. This December, she's running six of her Cavalier King Charles Spaniels at the 2023 AKC Agility Invitational, part of the AKC National Championship week.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-agility-invitational-antonia-rotelle/
| December 7, 2023
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Competition/Titles Update Fall 2023
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY Congratulations to these dogs on earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH MACH3 PACH Resq's Dopamine Rush BN RN MXG PAD MJC PJD […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-fall-2023/
| December 7, 2023
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Junior Spotlight Fall 2023
Meet Lauren Luckey: Bitten by the Dog Training Bug Name: Lauren Luckey Age: 17 Hometown: Georgetown, TX Grade: 12th Family: Parents, Mike and Gretchen Luckey; younger sister, Danielle Photo by Gretchen Jernigan Lauren’s family already owned a few dogs and other pets, but when Jax came along, his high energy and sniffy ways made it clear […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/junior-spotlight-fall-2023/
| December 7, 2023
Press Releases
AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN DRAWS ENTRY OF MORE THAN 5,700 DOGS IN ITS 23rd YEAR
The AKC® National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a new record-breaking entry. A grand total of 5,762 dogs will compete for the title of America’s National Champion on December 16 and 17, 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Combined with the other weekend events, including the AKC®/Royal Canin National All-Breed […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin-draws-entry-5700-dogs-23rd-year/
| November 15, 2023
Sports & Events
Fast CAT Invitational: Best of Breed
2023 AKC Fast CAT Invitational Best of Breed Winners Results as of 12/15/23 3:11PM ***All official and final results will be posted following the conclusion of the event*** Breed Call Name Owner Final Time Airedale Terrier Oliver Lauren Combs 7.754 Alaskan Klee Kai Isla Cheryl Simpson 8.746 Alaskan Malamute McKinley Nadaga Poist 8.645 […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/coursing/fast-cat/fast-cat-invitational/fast-cat-invitational-event-coverage-bestofbreeddiv/
| November 1, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Intervertebral Disk Disease in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs is a neurologic condition affecting the spinal cord. It can range in severity, from pain to paralysis.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/intervertebral-disk-disease-dogs/
| October 24, 2023
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Sports & Events
Junior Report: Greg Hilarie
Hi there future Junior handlers. My name is Greg and my Black labs name is Rogue. Rogue and I recently received our junior title in September 2021 in AKC Hunt testing. Earning our junior title was our goal for this year as well as to prepare for moving on next year into our senior title, […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-spotlight/junior-report-greg-hilarie/
| September 29, 2023