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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
What Are Dog Breed Clubs?
Dog breed clubs provide excellent resources for owning a particular breed. Learn more about why they're important and how you can get involved with your local club.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-breed-clubs/
| December 17, 2019
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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
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Sports & Events
2019 AKC Trick Dog National Competition Results
WINNER Tracy Dulock & Gryff SEMI-FINALISTS Laura Morefield & Carly Sharon Page & Dash Outstanding Performances from the 2019 AKC Trick Dog National Competition In addition to the competition winners listed above, here are 20 other submissions (in random order). Each of these has something special about the performance. Some of the performances included fabulous […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/2019-competition-results/
| December 7, 2019
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Silent Night: Understanding Why Dogs Bark & Creating a Quieter Kennel
Dogs bark. It's a fact of life that nearly all dog owners must accept. Barking is a self-rewarding behavior. But it is important for breeders and kennel owners to understand the different types of barking, and when it has turned into a problem behavior. Canine Sounds & What They Mean A bark or vocalization is not just a bark or a vocalization. A dog owner, breeder, or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/create-a-quieter-kennel-by-understanding-why-dogs-bark/
| December 5, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues November 2019
Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in US Territories The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can't help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or introduced […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/local-issues-november-2019/
| November 25, 2019
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Sports & Events
Which Breeds Can I Meet?
Hoping to meet a specific dog breed when you visit AKC Meet the Breeds during AKC National Championship in Orlando? Or maybe you just want to meet them all! Don't miss a single wag or woof with this list of breeds that will be in attendance at the 2019 show. Get your tickets now. Dog Breeds […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-national-championship/which-breeds-can-i-meet/
| November 12, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Built to Last: The Basics of Canine Conformation & Anatomy
While all dogs should have a basic soundness, their construction varies depending on breed and purpose. Understanding a dog's conformation requires looking at the canine from all angles. Even though there is nothing you can do to change your current dog's genetics, you can prevent injury and work on strengthening weak areas. Let's be honest: […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/basics-canine-conformation-anatomy/
| November 7, 2019
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Sports & Events
Which Breeds Will Be at AKC Meet the Breeds?
Hoping to meet a specific dog breed (or cat breed), or do you just want to meet all 150+ breeds? Find your favorites on our list of breeds so you won't miss a single wag, whisker, or woof! They'll all be there to meet you at the January 25-26, 2020 AKC Meet the Breeds event. […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/full-breed-list/
| November 4, 2019
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Expert Advice: Health
Bone Cancer Genome in Dogs Could Help Decipher Disease in Children
Osteosarcoma (OS) is a bone cancer that is common in dogs, but rare in children. Studies found that the OS in canines shares genetic and genomic similarities to OS in kids. Comparative oncology helps doctors use dog OS as a means to unlock answers for OS in children. The bone cancer known as osteosarcoma is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/bone-cancer-in-dogs-may-help-treat-disease-in-kids/
| November 4, 2019
Pages
AKC PupPals: Breeds Needed
We welcome all breeds, including All-American Dogs, to enroll in the AKC PupPals Program. Our goal is to have each breed represented. This allows us to fulfill special requests from children seeking a specific breed. It also allows us to introduce these wonderful, and sometimes rare, breeds to children. We are especially in need of […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/akc-puppals-program/akc-puppals-breeds-needed/
| October 29, 2019