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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: Dog Sports
12-Year-Old Chinese Crested “Laars” Makes Obedience History
Marsha showed her first obedience dog in 1979 — a Scottish Terrier who went on to earn her Utility title. It didn't take long for her to get hooked on the sport, and she soon started training Shetland Sheepdogs (one of which went on to earn an OTCH.) In 1993, Marsha was showing a Shetland Sheepdog but […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/chinese-crested-laars-obedience-history/
| November 10, 2020
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
A One Health Approach to Beating Human & Canine Cancer
One Health is a collaborative approach to understanding health and disease in humans, animals, and the environment. When physicians, osteopathic physicians, veterinarians, nurses, and other scientific-health and environmentally related disciplines work together, gains in scientific knowledge occur more rapidly and more efficiently. One Health is a guiding principle in the AKC Canine Health Foundation’s mission […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/one-health-approach-beating-human-canine-cancer/
| October 14, 2020
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Expert Advice: Studies
How Lost Dogs Find Their Way Home
Every dog lover has heard a variation of the miraculous lost dog story. The pup who slipped her leash and beat her owners home. The dog who ran all the way home across town from the sitter's place. The rascal who disappeared into thin air, then showed up two weeks later with a stench, an […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-lost-dogs-find-their-way-home/
| October 13, 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
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Berger Picard History: From the Big Screen to a Beloved Breed
The Berger Picard hit the big screen in "Because of Winn-Dixie" but this French herding dog's history goes back way further.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/berger-picard-history/
| September 24, 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
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Australian Shepherd History: Behind the Breed’s Herding Heritage
Like many Americans whose ancestors arrived in previous centuries, the Australian Shepherd history is a confounding mix of many different cultures.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/australian-shepherd-history/
| September 3, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Komondor History: From Livestock Guardians to Playful Pets
Known for its distinctive white, corded coat, the Komondor has a history that goes back to 1500s Hungary. Learn more about this breed's creation.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/komondor-history/
| August 20, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Dandie Dinmont Terrier History: Behind the Breed
English novelists of centuries past gave us timeless characters who hopscotched from the printed page into our cultural consciousness, from Daniel DeFoe’s “Robinson Crusoe” to Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.” And in the dog world, there is one exceedingly rare terrier that owes its name – and arguably its continued existence – to a peripheral character in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dandie-dinmont-terrier-history-behind-breed/
| August 13, 2020