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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
6 Things We Bet You Didn’t Know About Yorkshire Terriers
As one of the AKC’s top 10 breeds year after year, Yorkshire Terriers are popular toy dogs, offering a big personality in a tiny package. Here are six surprising facts about Yorkies and the people who love them: 1. Yorkies are called the “Tomboy Toy.” Don’t be fooled by this toy breed’s tiny stature—they are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/6-things-about-yorkshire-terriers/
| November 22, 2020
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Shetland Sheepdogs Facts You May Not Know
Highly intelligent, energetic, and athletic, the Shetland Sheepdog is also a devoted family companion. See why Sheltie owners are in love with the breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-shetland-sheepdog/
| November 6, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Golden Retriever History: Behind the Breed’s ‘Unfashionable’ Past
Golden Retrievers exist today thanks to one man — Dudley Marjoribanks, the first Lord Tweedmouth. In the 19th century, the preferred color was black.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/golden-retriever-history/
| July 1, 2020
Legislative Alerts
A Response to HSUS’s Troubled Blog of May 7, 2020
No Good news for dogs as AKC announces its most popular breeds: The picture painted of the American Kennel Club in a blog published by HSUS yesterday was filled with so many inaccuracies, we’ve decided to try to fix the inaccuracies section by section, rather than write a full rebuttal. –AKC. HSUS: Last year, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/response-hsuss-troubled-blog-may-7-2020/
| May 8, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
German Shepherd Dog vs. Belgian Malinois: How to Tell the Difference
Everybody's familiar with the German Shepherd Dog. After all, they've been one of America's most popular breeds for years. But not everybody is quite as well acquainted with the Belgian Malinois. In fact, their similar coloring and heritage as herding breeds might lead some people to mistake the Belgian Malinois for the German Shepherd Dog. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/german-shepherd-dog-vs-belgian-malinois/
| March 13, 2020
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Expert Advice: Events
By the Numbers: Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Best in Show Winners
Thousands of dogs compete at the Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show. Check out some statistics on the breeds and groups who've taken the trophy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/westminster-dog-show-statistics/
| February 6, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Meet the Newest AKC-Recognized Breed: Barbet
There seems to be no shortage of fun-filled adjectives to characterize the Barbet, one of two dog breeds earning full American Kennel Club recognition on January 1, 2020. For starters, try playful, quirky, goofy, clownish, and loving. According to the biggest Barbet boosters – longtime Barbet Club of America (BCA) officers – "loyal" and "smart" should […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/barbet-2020-new-akc-recognized-breed/
| December 31, 2019
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Labrador Retrievers Facts You May Not Know
Labrador Retrievers are wildly popular, as the boisterous breed is equally at home on the job or the couch. Learn more about these athletic, happy dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-labrador-retrievers/
| September 20, 2019
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AKC National Breed Club Breed Rescues
The American Kennel Club surveyed representatives of AKC-affiliated National Breed Clubs about their involvement in breed rescue. The primary objective of the survey was to gather quantifiable data about their rescue activities. AKC received many detailed responses from breed club and affiliated rescue organization members, including those representing the top 10 most popular breeds in […]
https://www.akc.org/press-center/articles-resources/facts-and-stats/akc-national-breed-club-rescue/
| August 12, 2019
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Expert Advice: Conformation
The Many Benefits of Joining a Dog Club
Whether you are just entering the world of purebred dogs or have been a breeder, exhibitor and participant for many decades, joining your local and national dog club is hugely beneficial. You will derive different benefits from different organizations but all will contribute to your ongoing education in the sport. Your Local All-Breed Kennel Club […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/many-benefits-joining-dog-club/
| July 12, 2019