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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Next of Kin: The Importance of Extended Family in Your Dog’s Pedigree
You didn’t want your lowlife cousin to come to the party, but he came uninvited with your sister. Dog breeding can be like that. Some relatives can’t be avoided. Genotype, the genetic makeup of a dog, involves the extended family. My mentors taught me that linebreeding, the practice of breeding dogs who are somewhat […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/importance-of-extended-family/
| July 8, 2015
Expert Advice: Feature
Breed Improvements: Old Problems and New Solutions
There is a general movement within the dog world that has breeders and their clubs looking for new ways to make breed improvements. This is occurring because of the growing arsenal of tools available to breeders and their clubs. Given these conditions, the opportunity for making improvements is well within the reach of most clubs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/breed-improvements-problems-solutions-specialty-show/
| April 23, 2015
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Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
Educating Both Buyer and Seller
We can help to educate prospective owners before they get a new puppy or dog—likewise, breeders can be educated too about ways they can properly screen their buyers. We must help spread the word to the public about responsible dog ownership—and that message includes educating people about the homework that should be done before they […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/educating-both-buyer-and-seller/
| March 23, 2015
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Committee Report
Background The Conflict of Interest Committee (CIC) was appointed by the Chairman in November 2003. Its charge was to "evaluate all areas of possible conflict of interest situations within AKC and the sport. It should detail the conflict provisions now in place and make recommendations for possible modifications or further provisions if required. Its […]
https://www.akc.org/about/minutes-reports/special-reports/conflict/committee/
| December 19, 2014
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Bull Terrier Club of America Collection
AKD 4.6 1947-2012 2.5 linear ft in 3 boxes Collection Processed by Cherie Acierno, July 2006 Click here to the view complete inventory and/or to search all AKC archival collections Click here for a printable PDF of the collection guide This collection contains chronicles the activities of the Bull Terrier Club of […]
https://www.akc.org/about/archive/guide-collections/btca-collection/
| December 19, 2014
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Glossary
Welcome to the AKC . We have put together definitions for dog words that you may not be familiar with. If you have additional questions regarding the glossary, please contact our Special Services Department. A Abdomen The belly or under surface between the chest and the hindquarters. Acetabulum The concave lateral portion of the […]
https://www.akc.org/about/glossary/
| December 19, 2014
Chairman's Reports
December 2014 Chairman’s Report
New York, NY – This weekend we will have the pleasure of watching the top national and international dogs compete in the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. This spectacular event will feature more than 4000 dogs consisting of 191 breeds and varieties, with one thing in common – a dedicated responsible breeder bred each. These few thousand […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/december-chairmans-report/
| December 12, 2014
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Keeping It Spic ’n Span
The word kennel is believed to have originated in France to describe a pack of hounds and their housing. Today, it describes the most important environment in any breeder’s home. Once primitive man hooked up with dogs in a permanent ongoing relationship, the two learned to live together. Over the centuries, man began to construct […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/keeping-spic-n-span/
| September 15, 2014
Press Releases
AKC Chairman of the Board Alan Kalter Shares AKC’s Future Direction In Dog News Q&A
New York, NY – A Q&A between AKC Chairman of the Board Alan Kalter and Dog News’ Matthew H. Stander originally appeared in the April 11, 2014 issue of Dog News. The contents of the interview about the future direction of the AKC are reprinted here with permission of the publisher. What steps do […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-chairman-of-the-board-alan-kalter-shares-akcs-future-direction-in/
| April 23, 2014
Chairman's Reports
March 2014 Chairman’s Report
-- Progress to a Better Future -- New York, NY – Coming originally from the Bronx and being an ardent baseball fan, I always admired New York Yankees Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra. He is not only famous for being a gifted player, but also for his gifted ability for a memorable turn of phrase […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2014-03/
| March 11, 2014