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Expert Advice: News
FDNY Says Goodbye to Dalmatian Given to Ladder 20 After 9/11 Attacks
On Sept. 11, 2001, the Fire Department of New York’s Ladder 20 lost seven of its members who raced to the 35th floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center before the building collapsed. In 2016, they lost the dog who helped the survivors cope. Twenty, a Dalmatian puppy given to the department […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/fdny-says-goodbye-to-dalmatian-given-to-ladder-20-after-9-11-attacks/
| February 1, 2018
Sports & Events
Titles & Abbreviations
Click below to see titles and abbreviations for: Prefix Titles Suffix Titles Parent Club Titles Working Dog Titles Other Recognized Titles Other Title Lists: Titles Sorted by Sport Titles Sorted in Alphabetic Order Prefix Titles Title Title Name AFC An Amateur Field Trial Champion title can be earned in either Beagle Field Trials, Pointing […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/titles-and-abbreviations/
| November 13, 2017
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Down and Back: Stories From the American Kennel Club Archives Dog Podcast
In our award-winning Down and Back: Stories From the American Kennel Club Archives dog podcast, now in Season Four, host Bud Boccone tells the tales of breeds, dogs, and personalities who’ve shaped America (and Americans) over generations. Using the American Kennel Club's historical records, archival material, oral histories, interviews, and more, the show brings dog […]
https://www.akc.org/about/down-and-back-akc-podcast/
| December 20, 2023
Sports & Events
RHP Facility Criteria
Kennel must be neat and clean -- free of dirt, fecal accumulation, odors and parasite infestation. Good ventilation and proper temperatures must be maintained within healthful comfortable limits for the dogs. Fencing must be sturdy and well maintained -- being of substantial strength and height to safely secure dogs. Exercise areas must provide adequate shelter […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/akc-registered-handlers/rhp-facility-criteria/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: General Health
Do Dogs Need Sunscreen?
Just like people, dogs are prone to sunburn and other diseases associated with UV exposure. Here's what you should know about dog sunscreen and dog sunburn.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/do-dogs-need-sunscreen/
| May 25, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Anaphylaxis in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
"Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening, immediate allergic reaction that can cause collapse, shock and death without quick emergency treatment.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/anaphylaxis-in-dogs/
| June 18, 2024
Press Releases
2024 NATIONAL OWNER-HANDLED SERIES FINALS & NATIONAL ALL-BREED PUPPY & JUNIOR STAKES JUDGING PANELS NOW AVAILABLE
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panels for the 2024 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/2024-national-owner-handled-series-finals-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes-judging-panels-now-available/
| May 31, 2024
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF THE AKC JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the recipients of the AKC Junior Scholarships. Scholarships totaling $23,000 were awarded to the following recipients. “AKC encourages juniors to try different events and expand their involvement,” says Mari-Beth O’Neill, VP of […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-recipients-akc-junior-scholarships/
| June 4, 2024
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Expert Advice: Cleaning
How To Keep Your Carpet Clean With a Dog
All dogs make messes, shed, or have accidents. So how do you keep your carpets clean when you have dogs? Follow these simple tips.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/keeping-your-carpet-clean-with-a-dog/
| June 21, 2021
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Peas?
Many dog foods contain certain peas in small amounts. But can dogs eat peas? Especially with recent studies on DCM, it's important to be careful.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-peas/
| August 6, 2021