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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
History of Conformation: The Evolution of Dog Shows
How did modern dogs shows get to where they are today? Learn about the histroy of Conformation shows, that began over 150 years ago.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/history-of-conformation/
| January 19, 2024
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2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees
Nominees in Conformation Michael Canalizo Michael Canalizo has spent many years in the Dog Show World as a Breeder/Owner, Professional Handler, turned Judge. His first exposure to his primary breed: the Afghan Hound came in 1961 as a member of “the typical Hobby Breeder family” with their purchase of “Babu Bamn of Grandeur”. He showed […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/nominees/2023-lifetime-achievement-award-nominees/
| January 18, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Caroline Wells Cope of Copestone Whippets
Caroline Wells Cope of Copestone Whippets lives in Walterboro, SC, just outside of historic Charleston. She’s been showing and breeding Whippets for 10 years under the mentorship of Kerrie Kuper (Karasar Whippets). Caroline’s goal is to breed healthy Whippets with exceptional temperaments that represent the breed standard that not only succeed in the show ring […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-caroline-wells-cope-copestone-whippets/
| January 18, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
Seborrhea in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Seborrhea in dogs can cause flaking skin, oily skin and coat, and odor. Learn to recognize and treat this skin condition.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/seborrhea-in-dogs/
| January 16, 2024
Press Releases
AKC MUSEUM OF THE DOG EXPLORES THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FOX TERRIER BREED
The American Kennel Club® Museum of the Dog is thrilled to announce its newest exhibit, “Outfoxed: Fox Terriers and Friends”, which will run January 24th through April 28th, 2024. The exhibition is sponsored in part by the American Fox Terrier Club. Of all the breeds represented in the collection of the AKC Museum of the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-museum-dog-explores-development-fox-terrier-breed/
| January 16, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Father and Daughter Bond Through Conformation, Rare Breed
Kenny and Sutton Crosby are new to the dog show world, but they're doing it together. The 7-year-old and her father recently competed at the AKC National Championship.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/father-daughter-conformation-plott-hounds/
| January 10, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dogs With Missing “Parts” Succeed at AKC Events
Can dogs with missing tails, ears, or eyes compete in AKC conformations shows? It depends on the missing part and the breed standard.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dogs-with-missing-parts-dog-sports/
| January 9, 2024
Press Releases
SHIH TZU “COMET” WINS BEST IN SHOW AT 23rd AKC® NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN
GCHP CH Hallmark Jolei Out Of This World, a Shih Tzu known as “Comet” triumphed over more than 5,700 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 16-17, 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/shih-tzu-comet-wins-best-show-23rd-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| January 2, 2024
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Expert Advice: News
Shih Tzu ‘Comet’ Wins Best in Show at 2023 AKC National Championship
Shih Tzu "Comet" has won Best in Show at the 2023 AKC National Championship. Meet handler and co-owner Luke Ehrict, who also won Breeder of the Year with his wife for Hallmark Jolei Dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/shih-tzu-comet-wins-2023-akc-national-championship/
| January 2, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet the Group Winners of the 2023 AKC National Championship
The Group Winners are chosen to decide who will compete for Best in Show at the 2023 AKC National Championship. See the group winners here.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-national-championship-group-winners-2023/
| January 2, 2024