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Canine Partners
The Road to Orlando
This is part of a series spotlighting All American Dogs competing in the national AKC Junior Agility Competition held on Dec. 13 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC/Royal Canin National Championship, AKC Agility Invitational, and AKC Obedience Classic. Name: Oliver of Manchester AX OAJ NF Call Name: Oliver Age: 7 years Gender: Male Jump Height: 16 inches Junior […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/the-road-to-orlando-7/
| December 6, 2019
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Canine Partners
The Road to Orlando: Meet the AKC Obedience Classic Contenders
This is part of a series of profiles on the All-American Dogs entered in the 2019 AKC Obedience Classic. There will be competition at every level of obedience: Novice, Open, Utility and Masters for dogs that qualified for the event. The annual event takes place Dec. 14-15 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC/Royal […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/road-orlando-meet-akc-obedience-classic-contenders-2/
| December 5, 2019
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Expert Advice: Feature
Ellsworth Gamble: Handler, Judge, & Sage Whose Hands Did The Talking
To understand just how respected Ellsworth Gamble was, let us eavesdrop at a 1967 dinner where the legendary judge gave a speech to the members of the Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Northern California. Gamble stood to address the assembled fanciers whose dogs he had judged earlier that day. Though he was a slight man, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ellsworth-gamble-handler-judge-sage/
| December 5, 2019
Press Releases
AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin Draws Largest Entry in History of the American Kennel Club
Dogs from the 50 States, Washington, D.C. and All Over the World Will Vie for Best in Show The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin continues to top itself, drawing record numbers in its 19th year. An entry of 5,284 dogs will compete for the title of National Champion on December 14 and 15, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin-draws-largest-entry-history-american-kennel-club/
| December 2, 2019
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Canine Partners
The Road to Orlando: Meet the AKC Agility Invitational Contenders
This is part of a series of profiles on the top six mixed-breed dogs that received invitations to compete in the 2019 AKC Agility Invitational. The annual event takes place Dec. 13-15 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC/Royal Canin National Championship and the AKC Obedience Classic. Name: MACH13 Feel The Need MXS4 PAD MJC4 […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/road-orlando-meet-akc-agility-invitational-contenders-12/
| December 2, 2019
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Canine Partners
The Road to Orlando: Meet the AKC Agility Invitational Contenders
This is part of a series of profiles on the top six mixed-breed dogs that received invitations to compete in the 2019 AKC Agility Invitational. The annual event takes place Dec. 13-15 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC/Royal Canin National Championship and the AKC Obedience Classic. Name: MACH11 PACH6 Cabonina La Saltadora MXC3 […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/road-orlando-meet-akc-agility-invitational-contenders-11/
| December 2, 2019
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Expert Advice: AKC Rally
Reaching RACH: The First Rally Champion Reflects on How He Got Here
After a particularly rough day of competing in novice obedience with his chocolate Labrador Retriever, Bob Fullum, of Staten Island, New York, got out a pen and wrote three words: Never Give Up. He slipped the phrase into the armband number he was wearing for his dog, Hershey, and smiled into his eyes. “You're amazing, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/first-rach-rally-champion-zorro/
| December 21, 2018
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Best Dog Black Friday Deals & Sales
Black Friday is full of deals for the whole family — it can even be overwhelming! To simplify your shopping, we've compiled the best Black Friday deals for both dogs and dog lovers. Save big and please the entire family this holiday season with our curated list of best Black Friday deals for dogs. Black […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/best-dog-black-friday-sales/
| November 26, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues November 2019
From Our Nation's Capitol Although neither chamber is in session this week, AKC Government Relations team continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2019 Legislation Tracking page and click on “US Fed” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-november-2019/
| November 25, 2019
Legislative Alerts
Johnson City, TN: Final Vote TOMORROW, 11/21/19, on Overreaching and Problematic Animal Ordinance. Contact Commissioners Today.
The Johnson City Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a third and final vote on Thursday, November 21, 2019 to enact an overreaching new animal ordinance. Proponents of the ordinance state that they will immediately seek to pass this same legislation throughout Washington County. AKC agrees with the city’s intent to protect dogs in […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/johnson-city-tn-final-vote-tomorrow-11-21-19-overreaching-problematic-animal-ordinance-contact-commissioners-today/
| November 20, 2019