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AKC Honored During 2020 DWAA Competition
Organization takes home a total of 18 awards The American Kennel Club is proud to announce that the Dog Writers Association of American (DWAA) has honored AKC.org, AKC.tv and its newsletters with a total of eight awards at its annual awards banquet. These awards bring the grand total of wins to 18 for 2020. AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-honored-2020-dwaa-competition/
| February 23, 2021
Legislative Alerts
ADVOCACY UPDATE: Advocate For Dogs on Your Mobile Phone: AKC Legislative Alerts Now Available on Your Mobile Device
AKC Government Relations is pleased to announce a new, easy-to use option for dog owners to engage in canine policy issues directly from their mobile device. Individuals who receive AKC legislative alerts are now eligible to sign up for AKC Legislative Alerts via text messaging.* In addition to getting real-time text alerts about issues that […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/advocacy-update-advocate-dogs-mobile-phone-akc-legislative-alerts-now-available-mobile-device/
| February 11, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Treibball—Not Just for Herding Breeds
If you're interested in taking part in a low-cost and accessible activity with your dog, why not try the lesser-known dog sport of Treibball? Professional dog trainer Dianna Stearns is the President of the American Treibball Association (ATA). She explains that sport was first introduced in Germany by Jan Nibjoer, and then, in 2009, a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/treibball-this-sport-isnt-just-for-herding-breeds/
| June 24, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel History: Behind the Breed
In 1926, Roswell Eldridge placed an ad in a dog-show catalog that dared British breeders to bring a royal breed back from the brink of extinction. “Blenheim Spaniels of the Old Type, as shown in pictures of Charles II’s time, long face, no stop, flat skull, not inclined to be domed with spot in centre […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel-history-behind-the-breed/
| September 17, 2020
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Competition Update Fall 2020
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Moreof you continue to enjoy success taking advantage of AKC’s Virtual Titling programs too! AGILITY AGCH (Agility Grand Champion) AGCH MACH4 Sassy RAE2 MXB2 PDS MJC PJS MFG TQX T2B6 CGC owned by […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-fall-2020/
| December 8, 2020
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
The Ultimate 2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Dog Lovers
'Tis the season to spoil your loved ones! We’ve put together a gift guide filled with all sorts of gift ideas for dog owners, dog lovers, and, of course, your dog. Gift Guide for Her: Presents For Women Who Love Dogs We all know a woman who loves dogs. Whether you’re buying for your wife, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/the-ultimate-2020-holiday-gift-guide-for-dogs-their-humans/
| November 21, 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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Commercial Filming at Events Contractual Policy
Commercial Filming at Events Contractual Policy (April 2005 Board meeting, amended August 2016, November 2017 & October 2020) Effective December 1, 2017 All rights to the commercial filming, electronic transmission, broadcast, distribution of images and exploitation of all events held under AKC rules are owned by AKC (“commercial filming and/or electronic transmission”). AKC has the […]
https://www.akc.org/rules/commercial-filming-events-contractual-policy/
| August 31, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
English Toy Spaniel History: Behind Great Britain’s King Charles Spaniel
Though we share the same mother tongue, Americans have plenty of linguistic differences with our friends across the pond. In Great Britain, you live in a flat, not an apartment. You go on holiday, not vacation. And you cuddle your King Charles Spaniel, not your English Toy Spaniel. In a nod to these verbal variances, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/english-toy-spaniel-history-behind-great-britains-king-charles-spaniel/
| September 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