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![Elite Trick Dog; 2018 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/HDM_8648-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
AKC Trick Dog Terms & Lingo: What Common AKC Trick Dog Words Mean
If you're at your first AKC Trick Dog Event, you may hear some terms you don't recognize. Here's what people are saying, and what it all means.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-trick-dog-terms-lingo/
| January 11, 2024
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever History: Canada’s Decoy Dog
The smallest of the retrievers, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is an intelligent obedience dog. Read more about the history of this peerless gundog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever-history-canadas-decoy-dog/
| September 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Lancashire Heeler History: From Viking Passengers to Valued Herders
The American Kennel Club's 201st recognized breed is the Lancashire Heeler, but where did it come from? Their origins aren't entirely clear.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/lancashire-heeler-breed-history/
| January 8, 2024
Expert Advice: Events
What to Ask at an AKC Meet the Breeds Booth
AKC Meet the Breeds is an excellent way to do first-hand research on different dog breeds. Here's what to ask at each breed booth.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/what-to-ask-at-a-meet-the-breeds-booth/
| January 24, 2023
![The Whippet 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_2245-David-Woo-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Events
Everything You Need to Know About AKC Meet the Breeds
At AKC Meet the Breeds events, you can meet, play with, and learn about hundreds of dog breeds. Find an event in your local area!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-meet-the-breeds-events/
| January 3, 2024
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Expert Advice: Events
What You’ll See and Do at AKC Meet the Breeds New York
There's so much to see and do at an AKC Meet the Breeds event! Whether you want to interact with dogs, watch demos, or shop, it's sure to be a fun weekend.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-meet-the-breeds-new-york-city/
| January 24, 2023
![Field Spaniel running in a field.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Field-Spaniel-running-in-a-field-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Types of Spaniels: Get to Know 15 Spaniel Dog Breeds
The spaniel is a hunter’s companion bred to find, flush, and fetch game, but their exact origin is unknown. Some scholars speculate the type originated in Spain, hence the name. Other research suggests that they originated in Asia and migrated west, to Europe and beyond. Spaniels go back to at least the 14th century, but […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/types-of-spaniels/
| December 1, 2020
![Lancashire Heeler head portrait outdoors.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/04093125/Lancashire-Heeler-head-portrait-outdoors-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Meet the Lancashire Heeler, AKC’s Newest Recognized Dog Breed
The American Kennel Club's newly recognized breed, the Lancashire Heeler, is the 201st recognized breed, part of the Herding Group.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/lancashire-heeler-newest-akc-recognized-breed/
| January 3, 2024
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Resources for Clubs
AKC Public Education offers brochures and other resources that contain a wealth of information for current and prospective dog owners. [accordion] [accordion_panel title="PEC Kits"] AKC Public Education provides the following resources in a kit that can be ordered for your next event. The following resources are included: Welcome to the American Kennel Club (Brochure) Jr […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/resources-for-clubs/
| July 13, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
AKC Board Policies For New Club Affiliation
Policies for All New Clubs: Two Path Event Process for New Club Accreditation to License Status (July 2023 Bd Mtg): The Club Relations Department proposed a two-path event process from accreditation to license status for all new clubs. Currently, there are eight event paths for clubs to reach license status. The event path assigned to […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/clubs/akc-board-policies-new-club-affiliation/
| December 26, 2023