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Canine Partners Spotlight Winter 2019
This Special Service Dog Helps Autistic Child in Many Ways Regal is a 3-year-old Labrador Retriever-Golden Retriever mix who has a very special purpose in life. He is trained to be a constant companion to a 9-year-old boy who has autism. Read on to learn about their amazing bond: For most of his life, Eli […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-winter-2019/
| July 2, 2019
Chairman's Reports
June 2019 Chairman’s Report
Communicating the AKC mission to the public is one of our most important goals as an organization. Our leadership and staff are dedicated to sharing our message about purebred dogs, the work and expertise of the AKC, and responsible dog ownership as broadly as possible on a daily basis. Last year, the Communications department generated […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/june-2019-chairmans-report/
| June 11, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Welcome to the AKC PuppyVisor™ Service
There is a world of information out there about dogs and breeders, and it can be intimidating and scary to potential puppy buyers. How do you make sense of all the information? How can you be sure that you find a reputable breeder of healthy, well-adjusted pure-bred puppies? Or maybe an adult dog is the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/welcome-akc-puppyvisor-service/
| May 28, 2019
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Expert Advice: News
Westminster’s Masters Obedience Champion: You Gotta Have Heart
On Monday afternoon, a black Labrador Retriever named “Heart” earned the title of Masters Obedience Champion at the 143rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – an accomplishment she has logged every year since the competition began in 2016. The 6½-year-old Lab is owned and handled by professional dog trainer Linda Brennan of Columbia, New Jersey, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/westminsters-masters-obedience-champion-2019/
| February 13, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
What Were Toy Group Dogs Bred to Do?
Toy dogs are more than just small. Learn more about each of the Toy Group breeds and find out what exactly these adorable dogs were bred to do.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/toy-group-dogs/
| January 25, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Allan Unleashed: Everything Old is New Again
Dog owners are nothing if not fickle in their tastes. Breed popularity is cyclical through the years and, too often, based on a dog’s random star turn in a movie, TV commercial, or YouTube video (with little research done on the breed’s exercise and grooming needs.) What Happened to Afghan Hounds? Most people are surprised […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/allan-unleashed-everything-old-new-again/
| December 6, 2018
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Expert Advice: Events
How to Watch the AKC National Tracking Invitational
Watch the 2018 AKC National Tracking Invitational highlights on December 8 & 9 on AKC.TV, with showings at noon, 3, 6, and 9 p.m. ET. Chances are, the only time you notice your dog’s nose is when she uses it to deliver a poke — a cold, clammy reminder that a walk is needed or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-to-watch-dog-tracking-invitational/
| December 3, 2018
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AKC Detection Dog Task Force FAQs
Why is there a shortage of domestic detection dogs? Following the events of 9-11, the demand for scent detection dogs for use in search and rescue, as well as explosives detection, began to grow and has steadily risen since. Recent events, including the bombings in Brussels, Boston, Las Vegas and New York City, have accelerated […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/faqs/
| April 20, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
Tips for Garnering Media Coverage
Ways to Increase the Chance of TV News Coverage for Your Dog Show TV crews are eager to cover local stories and your hometown dog show easily fits the bill. Even if there may be a bigger dog show, your local show can serve as a lead-up, building anticipation toward larger shows. Luck sometimes plays […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/promote/media-resources/tips-for-garnering-media-coverage/
| October 26, 2017
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AKC National Breed Club: Breed Rescue
The American Kennel Club(r) 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/breed-rescue/
| October 26, 2017