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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
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Dachshund History: The Badger Dog’s Fascinating Past
Don’t let the goofy wiener-dog costume fool you: Sandwiched between those fabric hot-dog buns is a clever hunter whose size belies its ferocity. At first glance, you can see why the Dachshund has earned the rather ignoble moniker of “wiener” or “sausage dog”: Long and low to the ground, this oddly proportioned hound might look […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dachshund-history-badger-dog-breed/
| December 3, 2020
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Previously Aired Judges Education Webinar-2020
Monday, March 30 Welsh Springer Spaniel Tuesday, March 31 Belgian Laekenois Wednesday, April 1 Ibizan Hound Thursday, April 2 Puli Friday April 3 Airedale Terrier Monday, April 6 Sloughi Tuesday, April 7 Affenpinscher Wednesday, April 8 Lagotto Romagnolo Thursday, April 9 Rottweiler Monday, April 13 Finnish Spitz Tuesday, April 14 Welsh Terrier Wednesday, April 15 […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/akc-education-webinar-series/previously-aired-judges-education-webinar-2020/
| December 1, 2020
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Make the Holiday Season Less Stressful for Your Dog
The holidays can be overwhelming for your dog, but they don't have to be! Utilize these tips this holiday season to reduce your dog's stress.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/holiday-tips-and-tricks/
| December 1, 2020
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Dog Car Safety: Training Your Dog to Ride in the Car
Dog car safety keeps drivers, passengers, pets, and other people safe. Here's how to train your dog proper car manners for when you're on the road.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/dog-car-safety-training/
| November 29, 2020
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Expert Advice: Juniors
Tiny Trainers: What Happens When Five Children Take On Dog Training?
It’s an unforgiving 30 degrees below zero on one of the coldest days the Rollins family can ever remember. Twenty-five acres of frozen white fields surround their home in Glenwood City, Wisconsin. In this weather, it makes perfect sense to stay indoors, but 5-year-old Nate Rollins has other ideas. Nate is bound and determined to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/tiny-trainers-happens-five-children-take-dog-training-magic/
| October 23, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Junior Handler Spotlight: Madison Schlagel
At only 18 years old, Madison Schlagel of Magnolia, Texas, has already made a name for herself in the dog world and is active in the Conformation ring. Madison owns and competes with three dogs: a Pointer named Daykene I Just Can't Help Myself ("Vice"), a Newfoundland named GCHB Bear N Mind's I'm Meant For […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-madison-schlagel/
| October 22, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Bull Terrier History: From the Bull and Terrier to the ‘White Cavalier’
Bred from the Bulldog, terrier, and more, the public was fascinated with the Bull Terrier, a good-natured dog that wasn’t spoiling for a fight.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/bull-terrier-history/
| October 8, 2020
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Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
Meet AKC Breeder of Merit Dr. Renee Lara
Dr. Renee Lara is that rare gem – a veterinarian who understands dog breeders. And that’s because she is one herself. Owning her own veterinary clinic in Bryan, Texas, since 1990, where she offers a full array of reproductive services, Lara is Platinum Breeder of Merit with her Ehrenvogel German Shorthaired Pointers. She purchased her […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/renee-lara/
| September 29, 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