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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Famous Dog Names
Dogs have made their way through pop culture over the years, in headlines, television, movies, books, and more. Whether you need some name inspiration for your new furry friend or want to enjoy some nostalgic trivia, here’s a list of some famous dog names from A to Z. Astro Astro, a Great Dane, was the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/famous-dog-names/
| September 12, 2016
Expert Advice: Studies
University Of Washington Research Study Aims To Prolong Dog Lifespans
Did you know that in most of the animal kingdom, larger animals outlive smaller ones? For dogs, however, the opposite is true. Smaller dogs, like Chihuahuas, often outlive larger breeds, like Great Danes, by a number of years. As dog owners, we hate watching our dogs go through the often difficult aging process; we want […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/university-of-washington-research-study-aims-to-prolong-dog-lifespans/
| August 30, 2016
Expert Advice: Health
How Long Do Dogs Live?
Humans have much longer lifespans than dogs. This is a basic fact of dog ownership and one that many owners struggle with when the time comes to say goodbye. While we may wish our dogs could live forever, knowing how long dogs live helps prepare us for their needs as seniors, ensuring that we give […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-long-do-dogs-live/
| July 14, 2016
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Clubs & Delegates
AKC Honors NJ Senate President Steve Sweeney with the AKC Legislator of the Year Award
The American Kennel Club (AKC) honored New Jersey Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney with the AKC Legislator of the Year award in recognition of his strong advocacy for responsible dog ownership. Sheila Goffe, AKC Vice President, Government Relations; Jeffrey Ball, President of the New Jersey Federation of Dog Clubs; and representatives of area AKC dog […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/akc-honors-nj-senate-president-steve-sweeney-akc-legislator-year-award/
| June 17, 2016
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Expert Advice: Government Relations
AKC Honors NJ Senate President Steve Sweeney with the AKC Legislator of the Year Award
The American Kennel Club (AKC) honored New Jersey Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney with the AKC Legislator of the Year award in recognition of his strong advocacy for responsible dog ownership. Sheila Goffe, AKC Vice President, Government Relations; Jeffrey Ball, President of the New Jersey Federation of Dog Clubs; and representatives of area AKC dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/nj-senator-sweeney-akc-legislator-of-the-year/
| June 17, 2016
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Gustav Muss-Arnolt Pen Drawings collection
AKE 20.3 1889-1908 1.75 linear ft (in 2 flat boxes.) Processed by Brynn White, 2016 Click here for a printable PDF of the collection finding aid The collection includes clippings of the 204 pen drawings by promiment dog painter and show judge Gustav Muss-Arnolt published between 1889 and 1908 in the American Kennel Club […]
https://www.akc.org/about/archive/guide-collections/gustav-muss-arnolt-pen-drawings-collection/
| May 19, 2016
Expert Advice: Events
Judges For 2017 Westminster Kennel Club Show Announced
The Westminster Kennel Club recently announced that Mr. Thomas H. Bradley III is scheduled to judge Best in Show at the club’s 141st dog show Feb. 13–14, 2017. A lifetime participant in the dog sport, Mr. Bradley competed in his first dog show as a teenager in 1955, showing his German Shorthaired Pointer at the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/judges-for-2017-westminster-kennel-club-show/
| May 10, 2016
Canine Partners
Congratulations to a Versatile All-American Dog!
Harry of SharonDale VCD1 PCDX GN RE OAP OJP has become the fifth mixed-breed dog to earn the AKC’s prestigious Versatile Companion Dog (VCD) title. The program honors dogs who earn titles in three of the AKC Companion Events: Obedience, Agility and Tracking. From being found wandering down a country road in fall 2008 as […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/congratulations-to-a-versatile-all-american-dog/
| May 3, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever Is Once Again America’s Most Popular Dog
BREED 2015 2014 2013 Retrievers (Labrador) 1 1 1 German Shepherd Dogs 2 2 2 Retrievers (Golden) 3 3 3 Bulldogs 4 4 5 Beagles 5 5 4 French Bulldogs 6 9 11 Yorkshire Terriers 7 6 6 Poodles 8 7 8 Rottweilers 9 10 9 Boxers 10 8 7 Pointers (German Shorthaired) 11 12 […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-is-once-again-americas-most-popular-dog/
| February 22, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Can You Guess The Dog Breed By Its Bark?
Those who watched the 2008 Westminster Dog Show will fondly remember Best in Show winner Uno prancing around the ring bellowing the trademark Beagle sound, “A-roo!” Each breed has its own distinctive bark (or in the case of the the African Barkless Dog, the Basenji, more of a yodel). To highlight each of those unique […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/guess-breed-by-its-bark/
| February 19, 2016