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![An armful of Pomeranians at the 2018 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/QG5A2583-400x267.jpg)
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
![The Mastiff booth at AKC Meet the Breeds, Meet and Compete 2019, New York, NY.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Meet-the-Breeds-AKC_1838-David-Woo-400x267.jpg)
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: Fun With Your Dog
Tips for Tailgating With Dogs
Football tailgating is a fun fall activity that's made even more fun with a well-behaved dog. Learn how to keep your dog comfortable at your next tailgate.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/tips-for-tailgating-with-dogs/
| October 2, 2019
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The 7 AKC Dog Breed Groups Explained
At AKC shows, dogs are organized into 7 groups: Hound, Working, Sporting, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding. Learn about what makes each group unique.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-akc-dog-breed-groups-explained/
| September 26, 2019
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Expert Advice: News
2019 ACE Award Winners: Meet the 5 Heroic Dogs Being Honored This Year
The 2019 winners of the AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) were announced September 23. This year's five winners include a Rottweiler who comforted survivors of mass shootings across the country, an Explosive Detection Dog (EDD) Labrador Retriever, a Doberman Pinscher who has participated in 29 missing person searches, a Dalmatian who doubles […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2019-ace-award-winners-meet-5-heroic-dogs-honored-year/
| September 23, 2019
Press Releases
Five Heroic Dogs Honored with 2019 AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)
The AKC® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 20th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. One award is presented in each of the following five categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Therapy, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/five-heroic-dogs-honored-2019-akc-humane-fund-awards-canine-excellence-ace/
| September 23, 2019
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Expert Advice: Feature
The AKC at 50: Thriving in the Thirties
In 1939, a million Americans a year paid admission to attend AKC shows exhibiting over 100,000 dogs across the country. The mightiest events, Westminster and Morris & Essex, reported record-setting entry numbers during the 1930s that have still never been topped. Savvy publicity efforts and new AKC publications brought the formerly closed-circuit world of purebred dog breeding and exhibition to the American public, who clamored for more. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-at-50-thriving-thirties/
| September 17, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Thirteenth Generation Collie Shines in Obedience, Agility, Herding, and Tracking
Rory is a well-versed Collie with 12 titles in dog sports On his dam's side, Rory's litter represents 13 generations of Kaye's Chelsea Collies Give Rory, a sable and white Collie, the chance to compete in a dog sport, and he struts his athletic stuff with fluff and finesse. The 13th generation of AKC Champion […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/thirteenth-generation-of-collies-does-it-all/
| September 11, 2019
Sports & Events
AKC National Tracking Invitational 2018
The 2018 AKC National Tracking Invitational (NTI) was held on the grounds of the beautiful Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest located in Clermont, KY on October 6 & 7, 2018. We are happy to announce the event will air on AKC.TV on December 8th & 9th at four different showings: 12:00pm, 3:00pm, 6:00pm, and 9:00pm. […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/tracking/events/akc-national-tracking-invitational/past-events/akc-national-tracking-invitational-2018/
| September 5, 2019
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Breeds by Year Recognized
The AKC currently registers 200 dog breeds. The chart below lists all AKC recognized breeds and the year they first became registrable with the AKC. DATE – BREED 1878 – Pointer 1878 – Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) 1878 – Spaniel (Clumber) 1878 – Spaniel (Cocker) 1878 – Setter (English) 1878 – Setter (Gordon) 1878 – Setter […]
https://www.akc.org/press-center/articles-resources/facts-and-stats/breeds-year-recognized/
| August 12, 2019