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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Looking for a Pup? Here’s How To Find the Perfect One
Labrador Retriever puppy. Courtesy Barra Labradors Bringing a dog into your life is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It is a serious commitment to care for an individual who will rely on you completely—for food, shelter, health, and happiness—for a decade or more. In exchange, this puppy or adult dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/how-to-find-the-perfect-puppy/
| April 28, 2016
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
John Buddie on His Highs, Lows, and the Legacy of Tartanside Collies
For John Buddie, owner-breeder of the prolifically successful Tartanside Collies and the 2015 AKC Breeder of the Year, there was never any doubt about his breed of choice. “My grandparents emigrated from Scotland and Ireland and Collies were the only dog they’d have,” he recalled. “Then one day, when I was about 12, I was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/john-buddie-on-his-highs-lows-and-the-legacy-of-tartanside-collies/
| March 24, 2016
Expert Advice: News
2016 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Royal Canin are pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2016 National Championship to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2016. The 2016 event will showcase the top national and international dogs and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2016-national-championship-judging-panel/
| February 11, 2016
Press Releases
2016 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Royal Canin are pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2016 National Championship to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2016. The 2016 event will showcase the top national and international dogs and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2016-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 11, 2016
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Announces The Launch of AKC Marketplace
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the launch of AKC Marketplace with enhanced form and functionality to better serve responsible breeders with the opportunity to promote themselves directly to potential dog owners. Through interactive profile pages, unlimited listings and a user-friendly experience, AKC Marketplace helps breeders get in front of more dog owners, showcase all […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-announces-the-launch-of-akc-marketplace/
| December 22, 2015
Expert Advice: News
The American Kennel Club Announces the Launch of AKC Marketplace
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the launch of AKC Marketplace with enhanced form and functionality to better serve responsible breeders with the opportunity to promote themselves directly to potential dog owners. Through interactive profile pages, unlimited listings and a user-friendly experience, AKC Marketplace helps breeders get in front of more dog owners, showcase all […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-marketplace-launch/
| December 22, 2015
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Expert Advice: News
The American Kennel Club Promotes Mari-Beth O’Neill and Keith Frazier
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the appointments of Mari-Beth O’Neill to Vice President of Sports Services and Keith Frazier to Vice President of Optimization and Support Services. “Through their years of dedication and demonstrated leadership they have helped us make strides in the sport and support services […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-promotes-mari-beth-oneill-keith-frazier/
| October 16, 2015
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Choosing a Brood Bitch: A Bit of a Gamble
I’m not a fan of country music, but as I begin writing this column, from the radio in the next room the song “The Gambler” is crooning, “The secret to survivin’ is knowing what to throw away, and knowing what to keep.” Choosing a brood bitch is a bit of a gamble. Whether acquiring your […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/choosing-a-brood-bitch-a-bit-of-a-gamble/
| August 25, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Substantial Reduction in the Number of Abandoned Dogs Entering Shelters
Dog lovers all over the US have reason to celebrate news from the NAIA, which reported recently that the number of dogs entering US shelters has dropped significantly over the past few decades to new lows. Digging deeper into the matter, NAIA also learned that only about three percent of dogs in our country’s shelters […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/substantial-reduction-in-the-number-of-abandoned-dogs-entering-shelters/
| July 20, 2015
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Clubs & Delegates
Substantial Reduction in the Number of Abandoned Dogs Entering SHelters
Dog lovers all over the US have reason to celebrate news from the NAIA, which reported recently that the number of dogs entering US shelters has dropped significantly over the past few decades to new lows. Digging deeper into the matter, NAIA also learned that only about three percent of dogs in our country’s shelters are purebreds. NAIA’s […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/substantial-reduction-number-abandoned-dogs-entering-shelters/
| July 17, 2015