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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Is Your Dog Stubborn? Probably Not!
Dogs that don't listen or obey are called stubborn dogs, but there are often simpler reasons for their behavior such as confusion or distractions.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/is-your-dog-stubborn/
| August 9, 2024
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Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Do Dogs Chase Their Tail?
Many owners are familiar with the sight of their dogs chasing their tails. Most of the time, it's an easy way for a dog to entertain itself and burn energy. However, there are times when tail-chasing can indicate an underlying health condition. So, how can you tell the difference between a harmless activity and a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/why-do-dogs-chase-their-tail/
| June 12, 2018
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Miniature Bull Terrier History: From Tenacious Fighter to Trickster Terrier
The Miniature Bull Terrier packs mirth and mischief into its 10 to 14-inch body. Not to be confused with the Bull Terrier, a separate breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/miniature-bull-terrier-history/
| August 2, 2024
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Expert Advice: Feature
‘Breitling’ the Bedlington Terrier Is an AKC Rally History-Maker
'Breitling' the Bedlington Terrier Roars at 2024 AKC Rally National Championship Hannah Nordstrom chose a Bedlington Terrier for her first-ever dog...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-rally-national-championship-bedlington-terrier-breitling/
| July 29, 2024
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2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
The AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards were created to recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of purebred dogs on a national level. The recipients were selected by votes cast by AKC Member Clubs for nominees in each of the following categories: Conformation, Companion Events and Performance Events. The American Kennel Club […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/recipients/2023/
| March 19, 2024
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Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL)
Giving all purebred dogs a chance to compete The AKC, PAL and You Many people have discovered the fun of teaming up with their dogs and competing in AKC Events. But, not all of those wonderful canine athletes that you see at these events are registered with the AKC. Some might be enrolled in the […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/purebred-alternative-listing-pal/
| December 19, 2014
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Advanced Recognition Breeders of Merit
The following breeders have met the requirements for the Breed and Levels recorded at the time of the application. The American Kennel Club is pleased to recognize these breeders for their contribution to the sport and maintaining the tenets of the Breeder of Merit program. (current as of 7/15/24, last updated 7/17/24) [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Platinum"] […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/advanced-recognition-breeders-merit/
| September 25, 2018
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Expert Advice: AKC Rally
‘Griffin’ Represents Irish Terriers at the 2024 AKC Rally National Championship
Never underestimate what terriers are capable of is a theme for this team! Jan Moller and her Irish Terrier Griffin (GCH CH Bay-Lei's MacGryphon BN RA...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/rally-national-championship-griffin-irish-terrier/
| July 15, 2024
Press Releases
DOGS DESCEND ON NEW YORK CITY WITH AKC® MEET THE BREEDS®
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is bringing back America’s largest educational dog extravaganza to the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City with its annual AKC® Meet the Breeds®, sponsored by Purina Pro Plan, on January 25th and 26th, 2025. This family-friendly canine showcase is a unique opportunity for dog lovers to meet and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dogs-descend-new-york-city-akc-meet-breeds/
| July 15, 2024
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