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Lure Coursing: Get Started
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 chasing after a plastic bag […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/coursing/lure-coursing/getting-started/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Did Your Dog Just Yawn Because You Did?
Owners who say their dogs can feel what they're feeling aren't imagining it. The proof may be in a yawn. A body of research shows that dogs are more likely to yawn when their owners do. It's a phenomenon called contagious yawning, and you've probably even done it yourself. You see someone yawn, so you […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/do-dogs-yawn-because-owners-do/
| December 26, 2019
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Canine Partners Spotlight Spring 2020
AKC Canine Partners Turns 10 Years Old AKC competition for mixed breed dogs launched on April 1, 2010, in agility, rally and obedience. Since that date, nearly 400,000 dogs have enrolled in the program, and the number of sports and titling opportunities has more than tripled. All American Dogs also now compete in tracking, coursing […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-spring-2020/
| May 8, 2020
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Competition Update Spring 2020
Competition & Title Updates We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, and Tracking, including another Champion Tracker! Agility AGCH Congratulations to this dog for earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH MACH3 Tuckman Of San Francisco MXC PDS MJB2 […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-spring-2020/
| May 8, 2020
Legislative Alerts
A Response to HSUS’s Troubled Blog of May 7, 2020
No Good news for dogs as AKC announces its most popular breeds: The picture painted of the American Kennel Club in a blog published by HSUS yesterday was filled with so many inaccuracies, we’ve decided to try to fix the inaccuracies section by section, rather than write a full rebuttal. –AKC. HSUS: Last year, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/response-hsuss-troubled-blog-may-7-2020/
| May 8, 2020
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Sharpen Skills While at Home with Online Learning
With closures and stay-at-home orders emerging every day, it’s a tricky time to be breeding or raising puppies. But in 2020 the options for online learning are endless so take advantage of the time to sharpen your skills. While not everyone enjoys distance learning, it’s a necessary part of life for most of us right […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/sharpen-skills-home-online-learning/
| May 8, 2020
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Taylor Schwartz of Belfox and Misty Hollow Smooth Fox Terriers
Taylor Schwartz, of Lakeville, Minnesota, partners with Belfox and Misty Hollow Smooth Fox Terriers to both breed and show. She got her start in the breed when she was asked to show a puppy. That puppy eventually came home with her, and “the rest is history,” Taylor said. “I have been fortunate to partner with Terri […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-taylor-schwartz-belfox-misty-hollow-smooth-fox-terriers/
| May 8, 2020
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Dog Breeds
Estrela Mountain Dog
The Estrela Mountain Dog is not only an excellent livestock guardian, but is also known for his love of children and family. Proper socialization and training as a puppy is very important so that the dominance in the Estrela's personality does not become aggressive.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/estrela-mountain-dog/
| November 6, 2017
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Coming Soon: AKC Breeder Toolkit – A Convenient New Record Keeping System
The AKC Breeder Toolkit will be unveiled in Spring 2020, replacing the current Online Record Keeping System. Features include Litter Registration, Breeding Records, Litter Coupons, and more. AKC Breeder Toolkit will be a comprehensive one-stop-shop for all breeder interactions. The American Kennel Club strives to support our valued breeders in every possible way, so in Spring 2020, we […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-toolkit-record-keeping-system/
| May 4, 2020
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Activities and Resources for Exceptional Learners
Teachers and parents of exceptional learners are always looking for new activities for their students. One of the best way to engage any learner is by pairing learning with something the student finds interesting. What do kids love more than dogs? AKC Public Education offers many lessons and activities that are ideal for exceptional learners. […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/activities-resources-exceptional-learners/
| April 30, 2020