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Press Releases
2019 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2019 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 2019. The 2019 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2019-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| January 23, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
New Year, New Dog Laws – Make Sure You are in Compliance
2018 was another busy year for AKC Government Relations, its state federations, and responsible dog owners and breeders advocating for dogs. Over 2,100 bills impacting animals were monitored by AKC Government Relations department. Several new laws impacting dog owners and breeders were enacted over the past year. It is imperative for responsible owners to ensure […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/new-year-new-dog-laws-make-sure-compliance/
| January 22, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Lure Coursing 101: Get to Know This Action-Packed Dog Sport
Ever wonder how the sighthound got its name? Just as the label suggests, many years ago they were bred to pursue their prey by sight rather than scent, which requires a display of fantastic athleticism and keen eyesight to stay in hot pursuit. Today’s Sighthounds demonstrate their Coursing skills by following a plastic bag attached to a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/lure-coursing-101/
| January 11, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues November 2018
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2018 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. California – Assembly Bill 1762 would require California State Parks to post on its website details of where dogs are allowed within […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-november-2018/
| November 15, 2018
Sports & Events
Congratulations to our 2014 winners!
Meadowbrook Farm - North Bend, WA Best in Field Winner: NFC DC Taji’s Hafrican Chief SC CA Best of Breed Winners: Basenji - NFC DC Taji’s Hafrican Chief SC CA Greyhound - FC Gable Oracle MC LCX Ibizan Hound - GCHB DC Wirtu’s Madam Will You Talk MC LCX Pharaoh Hound - FC Brandweers Xo […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/coursing/lure-coursing/nationals/past-winners/congratulations-2014-winners/
| November 7, 2018
Sports & Events
Congratulations to our 2015 winners!
Twister Agility and Dog Event Center - Edmond, OK Best in Field Winner: NFC FC Windrock Tid-Bittius Velocitus SC Best of Breed Winners: Afghan Hound - DC Kominek’s Rains of Castamere SC Basenji - GCH DC Joy-Us Hung The Moon SC CGC TKN Borzoi - FC Kirov Strike It Rich At Highpoint CDX RE MC […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/coursing/lure-coursing/nationals/past-winners/congratulations-2015-winners/
| November 7, 2018
Sports & Events
Congratulations to our 2016 winners!
Flintrock Farm - Reidsville, NC Best in Field Winner: NFC GCH DC Dsrtphnx Hallam Sweet Child O Mine RN MC LCX AX AXJ CGC TKN Best of Breed Winners: Afghan Hound - Kominek’s The Conquerer SC BCAT Basenji - Borassus Apollon SC Borzoi - FC Kirov Strike It Rich At Highpoint CDX RE MC LCX AX […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/coursing/lure-coursing/nationals/past-winners/congratulations-2016-winners/
| November 7, 2018
Sports & Events
Congratulations to our 2017 winners!
Kominek Farm - Limestone, TN Best in Field Winner: NFC FC Cali’s Red Clay Halo MC LCX2 Best of Breed Winners: Afghan Hound - DC Kominek’s Celaeno SC LCX Basenji - Makindu’s Next Man Up SC CA Borzoi - FC Kirov Wind Glider at Highpoint RN SC CGC TKI Cirneco dell’Etna - DC Fly by […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/coursing/lure-coursing/nationals/past-winners/congratulations-2017-winners/
| November 7, 2018
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
15 Canines That Make us Thankful for Dogs
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to identify what makes us grateful. And it should come as no surprise that here at the AKC, our canine companions are at the top of our list. In anticipation of Thanksgiving, we asked our readers to submit their favorite fall photos of their four-legged sidekicks. Here are 15 canines […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/15-canines-that-make-us-thankful-for-dogs/
| November 6, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues October 2018
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2018 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. California – Assembly Bill 1762 would require California State Parks to post on its website details of where dogs are allowed within […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-october-2018/
| October 30, 2018