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Expert Advice: Events
Four Teens Earn Top Honors in 2020 AKC Junior Showmanship Finals
The 2020 Junior Showmanship Finals at the AKC National Championship took place on Dec. 12 in Orlando, Florida. To qualify, juniors had to have at least three first-place wins in Open Class with competition present between Oct. 10, 2019 and Oct. 7, 2020. In addition, juniors must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 for the past […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/four-teens-earn-top-honors-2020-akc-junior-showmanship-finals/
| December 14, 2020
Press Releases
Havanese “Boodles” Wins AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes
CH Nauti Leighway Send More Boodles, a Havanese known as “Boodles” triumphed over 931 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Junior of the Year, held today in Orlando, Fla in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. “Boodles,” owned and bred by Elizabeth […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/havanese-boodles-wins-akc-royal-canin-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes/
| December 11, 2020
Press Releases
2020 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2020 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2020. The 2020 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2020-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 4, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Airedale Terrier History: Behind the Breed
Heroism during wartime can propel an average Joe into the spotlight. Just ask the Airedale Terrier. Called the “King of Terriers” because he is the largest in that family of earth dogs, the Airedale is believed to be the result of crossing various terriers with another British original, the Otterhound. That shaggy-haired hound contributed not […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/history-of-the-airedale-terrier-behind-the-breed/
| July 16, 2020
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Announces Judging Panel for 3rd AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge
-Entries Open Today- The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the third AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge. This virtual conformation competition is open to all AKC recognized breeds including Miscellaneous breeds. Entries close on October 12th at 12pm ET. Heading the panel as Best in Show and Best […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-judging-panel-3rd-akc-virtual-top-dog-challenge/
| September 28, 2020
Sports & Events
AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge – Judging Panel
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge III. This virtual conformation event is open to all AKC-recognized breeds and Miscellaneous class breeds. Best in Show and Best Puppy Michael Canalizo Regular and Puppy Groups SPORTING Mr. Douglas A Johnson HOUND Mr. Eugene Blake […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/akc-virtual-top-dog-challenge/judging-panel/
| September 24, 2020
Sports & Events
Herding: Get Started
The purpose of noncompetitive herding tests is to offer herding breed owners a standardized gauge by which a dog's basic instinct and trainability are measured. The purpose of the competitive herding trial program is to preserve and develop the herding skills inherent in the herding breeds and to demonstrate that they can perform the useful […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/herding/getting-started/
| October 26, 2017
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Announces Judging Panel for 2nd AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge
- Entries Open August 3rd- The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the second AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge. This virtual conformation competition is open to all AKC recognized breeds including Miscellaneous breeds. Entries close on August 10th at 12pm ET. Heading the panel as Best in Show and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-judging-panel-2nd-akc-virtual-top-dog-challenge/
| July 23, 2020
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Canine Heroes with AKC Paw of Courage Awards
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is proud to honor ‘Dogtor’ Loki and the Go Team Therapy Dogs with the AKC Paw of CourageSM awards. The AKC Paw of Courage shows appreciation for the work that dogs do in the service of humankind. These awards […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-canine-heroes-akc-paw-courage-awards/
| July 7, 2020
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Announces Winner of the ‘AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge’
Miniature Schnauzer Takes 'Best in Show' The American Kennel Club is happy to announce the winner of the 1st ever AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge. The inaugural event garnered 689 entries. GCHP CH Carmel Sky High Wish Upon a Star, a Miniature Schnauzer known as “Twink,” was awarded Best in Show by AKC Judge and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-winner-akc-virtual-top-dog-challenge/
| June 25, 2020