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Expert Advice: Events
Meet The 2021 Westminster Dog Show Group Winners
Nearly 2,600 dogs vied for the coveted title of Best in Show at the 145th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina® Pro Plan®. After three days of breed competition and two days of group competition, seven dogs moved forward to Best in Show competition. Working group Samoyed: Vanderbilt 'N Printemp's Lucky Strike Sporting group German […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/watch-seven-top-dogs-compete-westminster-best-show/
| June 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Get to Know the Spectacular Spitz Breeds
If you live in a region with harsh winter weather, then you may want to consider a spitz breed. Many of these dogs were bred for life in arctic climates and originated in Scandinavia, Russia, North America, and Asia. The word “spitz” in German means "pointed." Physically, most spitz breeds have a wolf-like appearance that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/spitz-dog-breeds/
| June 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Briard History: How the French Shepherd Dog Won Over Thomas Jefferson
Anyone foolhardy enough to be outdoors in Le Harve, France, on a stormy, windswept evening in October 1789 would have beheld a curious sight: a conspicuously tall, ginger-haired gentleman striding through a soaking rain, urgently searching for something he apparently held quite precious. Onlookers in the old port city might have wondered if he was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/briard-breed-history-thomas-jefferson/
| June 2, 2021
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
9 Things to Know About Rottweilers
Rottweilers, also known affectionately as Rotties, are one of the most popular dogs in the United States. They are well known to be powerful, protective, and loyal, famous for their instinct for guarding. But Rottweilers are also easily trained, making them loyal, loving, and confident guardians. Here are some things you might not know about […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/9-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-rottweiler/
| May 27, 2021
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Crowns Winners of AKC Agility Premier Cup
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the winners of the AKC Agility Premier Cup. The competition was held at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida on May 15. “It was a thrill to see the Agility Premier Cup return this year and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-crowns-winners-akc-agility-premier-cup/
| May 26, 2021
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Expert Advice: Agility
2021 AKC Agility Premier Cup Crowns First Place Winners
The 2021 AKC Agility Premier Cup took place on May 15 in Ocala, Florida, and highlights the top AKC agility competitors in the country. The high-energy event consists of three rounds of competition featuring the best canine athletes in the sport. More than 90 dogs and their handlers competed for the championship title in the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2021-akc-agility-premier-cup-crowns-first-place-winners/
| May 25, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Gordon Setter History: From Bird Dog to Devoted Companion
Curious about Gordon Setter History? Learn about one of Scotland's oldest dog breeds, and how the four setter breeds differ.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/gordon-setter-history/
| May 25, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Beauceron vs. Doberman: How to Tell the Difference
You are no doubt familiar with the Doberman Pinscher. After all, they are very popular. Dobermans are distinguished and powerful with a keen intellect, and you might think their size, strength, and markings make them one of a kind. But there is a like-sized, equally powerful, and similarly attractive breed you might mistake for the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/beauceron-vs-doberman/
| May 19, 2021
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Expert Advice: Agility
Once Abandoned in Walmart Parking Lot, Dog Becomes International Agility Athlete
It would be tempting to call Miley the Walmart waif, for her beguiling origin in an asphalt parking lot nine years ago. Officially, this 9-year-old AKC Agility Premier Cup competitor is recognized as an All-American Dog but her rescue and subsequent successes are a powerful statement for never judging a dog by its looks or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/miley-abandoned-walmart-dog-international-agility/
| May 18, 2021
Press Releases
2021 National Owner-Handled Series & National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes Judging Panels Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panels for the 2021 National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2021-national-owner-handled-series-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes-judging-panels-now-available/
| May 18, 2021