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Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Solidifies Position as the World’s Leading Authority on Dog Sports
Organization records over 3 million entries across Performance, Conformation, Companion and Family Dog events. The American Kennel Club, the world’s largest dog registry, advocate for dogs, and the governing body in the United States, continues to be the leader in the sport of dogs with a record setting increase to 3.3 million entries in 2019 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-solidifies-position-worlds-leading-authority-dog-sports/
| February 4, 2020
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Canine Partners
Sometimes Your Spouse Really Does Know What You Need
Janie’s Little Loyal Levi CD BN RM RAE AX OAJ XF CGC TKA owned by Janellen Henderson of Amarillo, TX “When I retired after teaching for 38 years, my husband thought I needed a dog to fill my time. A dog! What? Because of several bad experiences when I was a child, I had spent most […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/sometimes-spouse-really-know-need/
| February 3, 2020
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Expert Advice: Agility
Agility Athletes Anne Brastow & Radar the Cavalier Excel Against Odds
For Anne Brastow, Obedience and Agility are all about daunting physical and psychological challenges with each step in the ring. But, you're probably asking yourself, isn't that the case for many? That may be true, but when the Bellevue, Washington, owner-handler competes in both AKC dog sports, she's doing so from a powered wheelchair. Consequently, her 7-year-old, multi-titled Cavalier King Charles […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/agility-athlete-and-cavalier-excel-against-odds/
| January 30, 2020
Expert Advice: General Health
Why Is My Dog Staring at the Wall?
Walking into a room to find your dog staring at the wall is a little disconcerting, to say the least. Is there something in the wall? Is there a ghost? Is your dog sick? This particular odd behavior inspires a lot of questions, but the answers might surprise you. Let’s take a look at some […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-dog-staring-at-wall/
| May 17, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Washington Committee to Consider Bill Regulating Breeders, Eliminating Pet Choice and Consumer Protections on Friday 1/31
A bill has been introduced in the Washington State House of Representatives that would ban the sale of pets in pet stores and restrict pet choice and consumer protections in the state. The House Committee on Consumer Protection and Business is scheduled to consider the bill on Friday, January 31. Washington residents are strongly encouraged […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/washington-committee-consider-bill-regulating-breeders-eliminating-pet-choice-consumer-protections-friday-1-31/
| January 29, 2020
Press Releases
AKC Rules Update
After each AKC Board and Delegate meeting, we’ll update you with the new Rules, Regulations and Policies adopted by the American Kennel Club. To view the updates from the April Board Meeting, see below. NOHS Changes (effective for events held on or after October 9, 2014): The AKC National Owner-Handled Series will be a required […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-rules-update/
| May 1, 2014
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Is It Safe for Puppies to Jump?
Do you have a jumping puppy on your hands? While most dogs are capable of jumping several times their own height, it doesn't mean they always should. Puppies shouldn't be asked to jump in extreme or competitive situations until they're at least 12-15 months old (or older for giant/slow-maturing breeds). This is because puppy growth […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/puppies-dogs-jump-safely/
| January 28, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
2019 Breeders of the Year By Sport: Dave & Lee Walker for Pointing Breed Field Events
They grab some Z's on recliners, hog the bed, and circle the kitchen counters hoping for a handout. There's no question the seven, eight, or even ten German Shorthaired Pointers who routinely hang inside Dave and and Lee Walker's home in Forsyth, Georgia, live the good life. These liver-and-white dogs, along with other GSPs the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/2019-breeders-of-the-year-by-sport-dave-lee-walker/
| January 27, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Cobb County, GA – Public Hearing Tuesday, 1/28/20, on Overreaching Animal Code Revisions
The Cobb County (Georgia) Commission is holding a public hearing on changes to the county code that would negatively affect dog owners, exhibitors, and breeders. Residents are urged to attend the public hearing on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, and to contact their commissioners prior to the hearing to respectfully ask that the proposed code amendments […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/cobb-county-ga-public-hearing-tuesday-1-28-20-overreaching-animal-code-revisions/
| January 24, 2020
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Penny Kelley of McEremon Icelandic Sheepdogs
Penny Kelley of Sandusky, Ohio, has had Icelandic Sheepdogs for 11 years. The dam of her first litter, Ch. Valhalla’s Heart O’ Gold, is the first Icelandic Sheepdog to earn an AKC championship (shown by Kelley) and is the mother of nine AKC champions, and six of those are Grand Champions AKC: How did you get started in breeding dogs? Kelley: I got started in breeding Icelandic Sheepdogs nine years ago after my first girl, Ch. Valhalla’s Heart O’ Gold (Stella), became […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-penny-kelley-mceremon-icelandic-sheepdogs/
| January 20, 2020