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Labrador Retriever Celebrates 30 Years in the Top Spot as French Bulldog Overtakes German Shepherd Dog for Number 2 Spot
Lab lovers continue to make their voices heard! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced at a virtual press conference today at the AKC Museum of the Dog that the ever-popular Labrador Retriever is the nation’s favorite dog for the 30th consecutive year. While the loveable Lab holds firmly to the top spot, the French Bulldog […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-celebrates-30-years-top-spot-french-bulldog-overtakes-german-shepherd-dog-number-2-spot/
| March 16, 2021
Clubs & Delegates
All Seminars By Date
March 21 2018: Raleigh, North Carolina Title: 5 Days - Toy Breeds - Seminars & Hands-on Workshops Breed: Toy Breeds Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: NC Triangle Area Judges Education Group, Co-sponsored by the participating Tarheel Cluster dog clubs Contact Name: Celeste M. Gonzalez - Email: nctriangleareajudgesedgroup@yahoo.com Phone: (336) 259-0061 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the […]
https://www.apps.akc.org/apps/clubs/seminars/seminars.cfm?page=3
| October 26, 2017
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Dog Breeds
Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is a robust working breed of great strength descended from the mastiffs of the Roman legions. A gentle playmate and protector within the family circle, the Rottie observes the outside world with a self-assured aloofness.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/rottweiler/
| November 6, 2017
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2020 AKC Paw of Courage Recipients
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="Jackson, a Golden Retriever owned by Bob Wharton"] Jackson is an eight-year-old Golden Retriever owned by Bob Wharton. Jackson has been a Certified Therapy Dog for six years and completed more than 1,400 visits. He has also earned his CGC, Trick Dog Advance and Therapy Dog Distinguished titles. Jackson also holds Therapy Dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/akc-paw-courage/2020-akc-paw-of-courage-recipients/
| April 21, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Treibball—Not Just for Herding Breeds
If you're interested in taking part in a low-cost and accessible activity with your dog, why not try the lesser-known dog sport of Treibball? Professional dog trainer Dianna Stearns is the President of the American Treibball Association (ATA). She explains that sport was first introduced in Germany by Jan Nibjoer, and then, in 2009, a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/treibball-this-sport-isnt-just-for-herding-breeds/
| June 24, 2020
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Expert Advice: Training
Training Dogs to be Comfortable Around People in Face Masks
From the Lone Ranger to Zorro, we know good guys can wear masks. But just try convincing your dog of that. As controlling the spread of the coronavirus becomes a paramount concern, the federal government has recommended – and some states have mandated – wearing face masks in public. While we humans have acclimated to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/mask-force-training-dogs-to-be-comfortable-around-people-wearing-face-masks/
| May 6, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Jean Tuggle and Emily Foster of Sparta Black Russian Terriers
Jean Tuggle and Emily Foster became friends after they each got a Black Russian Terrier from the same breeder. They lived in the same area, and a mutual love of the breed led to a partnership in a breeding program. Jean has called many places home, being from a military family (she was born in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-jean-tuggle-emily-foster-sparta-black-russian-terriers/
| December 22, 2020
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Announces Winners of the 2020 Breeder of the Year by Sport Awards
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) wishes to acknowledge those individuals that have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports. The commitment to preserve, protect and improve a breed represents the very essence of the AKC. The AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport Award is given to those who […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-winners-2020-breeder-year-sport-awards/
| December 17, 2020
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Expert Advice: Events
Labrador Retriever “Zeal” Wins 2020 AKC National Obedience Championship
The country's most obedient dogs convened in Orlando Dec. 12 and 13 for the 2020 AKC National Obedience Championship in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The championship is a two-day event and is by invitation only for the top- ranked dogs of each breed. “These dogs represent the very finest in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-zeal-wins-2020-national-obedience-championship/
| December 16, 2020
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Crowns New National Champions in Obedience and Rally
The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of more than 500 dogs this past weekend at the AKC National Obedience Championship and AKC Rally National Championship. Competitions were held December 11-13, 2020 in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin at the Orange County Convention Center […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-crowns-new-national-champions-obedience-rally-2/
| December 14, 2020