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Drawing a Dog Face with Geometric Shapes and Lines
Learning Objectives Students will draw a dog face using various geometric shapes and lines as a learning tool. Students will differentiate different lines, and measure and classify various shapes during drawing. Students will research different dog breeds to find which it most closely relates to as well as compare the drawing of the dog to […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/grades-6-8-lesson-plans/6-8-math/drawing-dog-face-geometric-shapes-lines/
| April 2, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Dog Products to Celebrate the Top Ten Breeds of 2018
The AKC independently selected each product featured in this article. If you purchase a product through this article, we may receive a portion of the sale. While we do our best to update links often, please note that prices and deals are subject to change. At the American Kennel Club, we celebrate our dogs every […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-products-most-popular-breeds/
| April 22, 2019
Press Releases
Labrador Retriever Tops the Popularity Charts for the 28th Year
- German Shorthaired Pointer Continues its Ascent Up the List - The Labrador Retriever once again breaks records! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced at a press conference today at the AKC Museum of the Dog that the loveable Lab remains the number one most popular breed in the United States. Additionally, AKC registration continues […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-tops-popularity-charts-28th-year/
| March 20, 2019
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Canine Partners
Palo Adds High in Trial to his Resume
Congrats to All-American Dog “Palo,” who earned the prestigious High in Trial at the July 7, 2018 County Wide Dog Training Club trial in Rohnert Park, CA. This also won him the High Scoring Mixed Breed Award. Palo, also known as Woodacre’s Lucky Dragon CD BN RN CAX2 BCAT is owned by Jackie Phillips of […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/palo-adds-high-trial-resume/
| February 22, 2019
Press Releases
Kent Boyles and Liz Oster Named 2018 AKC Breeder of the Year
–Award Presented at AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin – Orlando, FL — Kent Boyles and Liz Oster were presented with the 2018 AKC Breeder of the Year award for their Kenlyn/Marquis German Shepherd Dogs at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 15, 2018. The annual award honors those […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/kent-boyles-liz-oster-named-2018-akc-breeder-year/
| December 15, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
Kent Boyles and Liz Oster Named 2018 AKC Breeders of the Year
The annual AKC Breeder of the Year award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament, and quality of purebred dogs. On December 18 at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, Kent Boyles and Liz Oster were awarded the 2018 Breeder of the Year award […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/kent-boyles-liz-oster-2018-akc-breeder-year/
| December 16, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Brussels Griffons: Should You Ignore the Standard?
At a recent dog show, a dog of another toy breed entered the ring, and he had a very obvious marking that his breed standard calls an “extremely serious fault.” A very longtime breeder of this breed was showing him. What was the breeder thinking? Was he making points? Was he hoping the judge didn’t […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/brussels-griffons-should-you-ignore-the-standard/
| December 10, 2018
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Expert Advice: Events
How to Watch the AKC National Tracking Invitational
Watch the 2018 AKC National Tracking Invitational highlights on December 8 & 9 on AKC.TV, with showings at noon, 3, 6, and 9 p.m. ET. Chances are, the only time you notice your dog’s nose is when she uses it to deliver a poke — a cold, clammy reminder that a walk is needed or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-to-watch-dog-tracking-invitational/
| December 3, 2018
Press Releases
AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin Draws Largest Entry in History of Event
Dogs from 49 States and 21 Countries Will Vie for Best in Show NEW YORK, NY (November 20, 2018) – The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin has drawn record entry numbers in its 18th year. An entry of 5,003 dogs will compete for the title of National Champion on December 15 and 16, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin-draws-largest-entry-history-event/
| November 21, 2018
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Announces 2018 AKC Breeder of the Year Group Honorees
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2018 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “The individuals that make up these breeding programs have dedicated their lives to the advancement of their respective breeds, producing dogs that are true […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-2018-akc-breeder-year-group-honorees/
| October 3, 2018