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Expert Advice: News
Three-Legged K-9 Is First American Dog to Receive Dickin Medal
After leading more than 400 patrols in Iraq and Afghanistan over six years and losing a leg to an IED, K-9 Lucca was been awarded the Dickin Medal by UK charity People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals at the Wellington Barracks in London earlier today. Lucca is the 30th dog, and the first American dog, to receive […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/three-legged-k-9-is-first-american-dog-to-receive-dickin-medal/
| April 7, 2016
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Expert Advice: News
Seeing Eye Dogs in Training Take to Newark Airport to Practice Their Skills
89 pups took to Newark International Airport this weekend as part of their training to become seeing eye dogs. The dogs, a host of German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Poodles, and Labrador Retrievers, are part of the New Jersey organization The Seeing Eye, which trains dogs to help the visually impaired. According to NJ.com, the dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/seeing-eye-dogs-at-newark-airport/
| April 4, 2017
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Sports & Events
AKC National Tracking Invitational
Dates: September 9-10, 2023 Location: Branched Oak State Recreation Area 12000 W Branched Oak Rd, Raymond, NE 68428 Results Saturday, September 9, 2023 Judges – Jeanne Ramirez & Inge Suchanek Track #1, Assisted CT Nuestra Amiga Rocki CAX FCAT8, Russel Terrier Owned by Kathleen Green Handled by Kathleen Green Track #2, Assisted CT Regen’s […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/tracking/events/akc-national-tracking-invitational/
| October 26, 2017
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AKC Agility League™ Championship 2023 Results
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="Saturday, Sept. 2"] Freshman Class Standard 12-inch Regular 1st: Maple - Shetland Sheepdog; Viveka Rosenberger, Westrover's So Fresh & So Clean 2nd: Joan Jett - Poodle; JoAnn Burtness, Westrover's So Fresh & So Clean 20-Inch Regular 1st: Ronan - Border Collie; Jessica King, The Wrecking Balls at DSK 2nd: Tofer - Border Collie; […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-agility-league/akc-agility-league-championship/results/
| August 25, 2023
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Akita History: Hachikō & the Revival of the Devoted Japanese Breed
Akita history tells the story of an ancient breed's devotion: and breeders' commitment to restoring it to glory.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/akita-history-hachiko-japanese-breed/
| February 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: News
9/11 Dogs You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
The working dogs of 9/11 made many important contributions to rescue, recovery, and raising spirits during tragedy. Here are some of their stories.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dogs-9-11-never-heard-heroes/
| August 30, 2021
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Expert Advice: News
‘My Dog Kept Me Sane’: How 9/11 Redefined Therapy Dogs
On the morning of September 12, 2001, Susan Cohen was going to her job at New York City’s Animal Medical Center when she saw a search-and-rescue German Shepherd Dog being rushed into the emergency room. The dog had been overcome by toxic fumes at Ground Zero, and needed medical help fast. As AMC’s director of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dog-kept-sane-9-11-redefined-therapy-dogs/
| September 7, 2021
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Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
The Legacy of Hero 9/11 Dogs
About 300 dog/handler search teams responded to 9/11, but only about 100 were prepared for the size of the disaster at Ground Zero. Since then, the need for search-and-rescue dogs and therapy dogs has only increased.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/the-legacy-of-9-11-dogs/
| September 7, 2022
Press Releases
AKC AGILITY LEAGUE ANNOUNCES SUMMER SEASON WINNERS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce the winners of the American Kennel Club Agility League’s summer season. The AKC Agility League recently concluded its fourth season of competition and honored its top teams and competitors. Team champions were […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-agility-league-announces-summer-season-winners/
| September 5, 2023
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Expert Advice: Training
Expert Tips on What Your Puppy Can Safely Chew
Your puppy needs to chew. Experts at AKC GoodDog Helpline give these ten tips for teaching your puppy safe and appropriate chewing behavior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/what-puppy-can-safely-chew/
| July 21, 2023