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Press Releases
Entries Open Now for the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin
- Premium List Available on AKC.org - Entries are now open for the 2018 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North/South Concourse this December 15th and 16th. Entries are also open for the 2nd annual AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, which […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/entries-open-now-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| September 28, 2018
Legislative Alerts
Tulare Co., CA: ACT NOW! Draconian Proposal Seeks to Expand Animal Ordinance, Require Permits/Fees, Establish Arbitrary Requirements That Harm Hobby Breeding
Please share this information with animal owners, dog breeders, farmers, and agricultural businesses in Tulare County, CA. Certain provisions of concern would apply not just to dog owners, but also to all animals and animal owners in the county. Tulare County, CA is considering a proposal that would significantly revise the county Animal Ordinance and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tulare-co-ca-act-now-draconian-proposal-seeks-expand-animal-ordinance-require-permits-fees-establish-arbitrary-requirements-harm-hobby-breeding/
| September 28, 2018
![Breeder Cocker Spaniels Puppies](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Lisa-Gaertner-of-Pinecliff-Cocker-Spaniels-Puppies-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Breeder Spotlight: Lisa Gaertner of Pinecliff Cocker Spaniels
Lisa Gaertner of Pinecliff Cockers is a lifelong New Jersey resident and has owned Cocker Spaniels for the past 30 years. She is an AKC Breeder of Merit, member of the American Spaniel Club, treasurer of the Keystone Cocker Spaniel Club, and board member of the Cocker Spaniel Club of New Jersey. In addition to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-lisa-gaertner-pinecliff-cocker-spaniels/
| September 21, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Tips for Interacting with Fellow Dog Show Exhibitors
In the last column, we discussed the importance of making a good impression on the public at shows. The accolades you earn in the ring can be a hollow victory if you project a cold, unfriendly veneer when dealing with interested spectators and kennel club volunteers. Your interaction with fellow exhibitors is equally essential. These […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dog-show-etiquette/
| September 21, 2018
![black-poodle-nicole-sugar.jpg](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/FB_IMG_1536205643559-1-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Nicole Sugai of Targa Poodles
Just like the beauty-pageant queen who is a member of Mensa, the Poodle sometimes gets swept away in an unfair stereotype: These perfectly coiffed show dogs are also amazingly smart and versatile. Nicole Sugai of Targa Poodles in Saline, Michigan, knows that firsthand: A second-generation Poodle breeder together with her mom Patti Jason and sister […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-poodle-breeder-nicole-sugai/
| September 21, 2018
![ACE Winners Spencer and Teddy](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Spencer-ACE-Award-Winner-White-Poodle-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: News
This Standard Poodle is the Best Companion Dog for a Boy With Autism
This Standard Poodle is one of five, loyal companion dogs who won the 19th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). The winners will be honored at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida, December 15-16, 2018. Some relationships resonate more deeply with time. In the case of 13-year-old […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/this-standard-poodle-is-the-best-companion-dog-for-a-boy-with-autism/
| September 19, 2018
![Afghan Hound laying down outdoors at sunset.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/31152149/Afghan-Hound-laying-down-outdoors-at-sunset-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
What Were Hound Group Dogs Bred to Do?
32 AKC recognized breeds make up the hound group. We're taking a closer look at what each of these beauties were bred to do.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/hound-group-dogs/
| September 8, 2018
![breed type](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/breed-type-breeder-newsletter-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Breed Type Defines the Breed
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "breed" as a group of usually domesticated animals or plants with identifiable characteristics that distinguish them from other members of their species; especially a group that's characteristics are preserved by controlled mating or propagating. "Breed type" refers to basic form. The entire dog must be taken into consideration in determining proper […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breed-type-defines-the-breed/
| September 6, 2018
![Allan Unleashed](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Allan-Unleashed-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Allan Unleashed: New Activities You and Your Dog Can Enjoy Together
It’s September, and everyone is in back-to-school mode. Are you looking to get your pup involved in a few extracurriculars? Here are some suggestions for ways you can become further ingrained in the dog community, either through your breed club or another organization. Handling classes are always in demand. Many new owners are embracing the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/allan-unleashed-dog-activities/
| September 5, 2018
![toy fox terriers](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/breeder-spotlight-amanda-halsey-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Amanda Halsey of DynAsty Toy Fox Terriers
Amanda Halsey, a hobby breeder of Toy Fox Terriers (TFTs), lives in West Central Ohio. Her dogs are bred under the kennel name DynAsty Toy Fox Terriers. She has been breeding and showing TFTs for 16 years. AKC: How did you get started in breeding dogs? Halsey: I showed horses competitively, starting around age 12, and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-amanda-halsey-toy-fox-terriers/
| September 3, 2018