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Expert Advice: News
2016 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Royal Canin are pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2016 National Championship to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2016. The 2016 event will showcase the top national and international dogs and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2016-national-championship-judging-panel/
| February 11, 2016
Press Releases
2016 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Royal Canin are pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2016 National Championship to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2016. The 2016 event will showcase the top national and international dogs and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2016-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 11, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Living Large: Raising an Irish Wolfhound Puppy
Are you considering getting an Irish Wolfhound puppy? If so, it’s certainly understandable. These sweet-tempered creatures have beguiled us since ancient times. Originally bred as fearless big-game hunters capable of dispatching a wolf in single combat, Wolfhounds today are the most serene and agreeable of companions for owners of all ages. But, with big dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/living-large-raising-an-irish-wolfhound-puppy/
| December 30, 2015
Expert Advice: News
Award-Winning Service Dog Helps 11-Year-Old With Rare Disorder Gain Independence
A Great Dane named George who is a service dog for 11-year-old Bella Burton is one of five recipients for this year's AKC Humane Fund Award for Canine Excellence, which honors dogs that have had a significant impact on their owners and communities. Bella, who suffers from the genetic disorder Morquio syndrome, received George a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/great-dane-service-dog-helps-girl/
| November 24, 2015
![Rhodesian Ridgeback laying down in the yard.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Rhodesian-Ridgeback-laying-down-in-the-yard-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Who Put the ‘Ridge’ in the Rhodesian Ridgeback?
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is known for the unique "ridge" on its back, but why is it there? How does their fur get this way?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/rhodesian-ridgeback-ridge/
| October 26, 2015
![Uniformed Service K-9: “Pablo,” a Belgian Malinois handled by Greg Madrid of Albany, Georgia.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ACE_2015-IMG_1849-400x267.jpg)
Press Releases
Five Heroic Dogs Honored With AKC® Humane Fund Awards For Canine Excellence (ACE)
New York, NY – The AKC® Humane Fund has announced the winners of the 16th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards commemorate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly impacted the lives of their owners and people in their communities. One award is presented in each of the following five […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/five-heroic-dogs-honored-with-akc-humane-fund-awards-for-canine-excellence-ace/
| October 7, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Queen Elizabeth and the Doghouse of Windsor
On Wednesday, September 10, Elizabeth II surpassed her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria to become the longest-reigning monarch in British history—and that’s a ton of history! The 89-year-old Elizabeth set the record at 5:30 p.m. (BST) by having reigned for 23,226 days, 16 hours, and approximately 30 minutes. Around here, Elizabeth is best known as a true-blue […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/queen-elizabeth-doghouse-windsor/
| September 10, 2015
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List of Breeds by Group
Each of the AKC registered breeds are assigned to one of seven groups representing characteristics and functions the breeds were originally bred for. Current as of June 1, 2023 [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Herding Group"] HERDING GROUP The Herding Group, created in 1983, is the newest AKC classification; its members were formerly members of the Working Group. […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/resources/general-tips-information/dog-breeds-sorted-groups/
| August 25, 2015
![Golden Retriever laying in the grass](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Golden-Retriever-Grass-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
When Do Dogs Go Into Heat?
A female dog reaches sexual maturity at around six months old. The stage of the cycle when she’s receptive to mating is called estrus, or heat. During this stage, there’s an increase in estrogen levels, then a sharp decrease and then her ovaries release eggs. Although six months old is the average age of a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/when-dogs-in-heat/
| July 30, 2015
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
How Long Does a Dog Stay in Heat?
From about six months old to through the rest of her life, a female dog will experience estrus, or heat, roughly every six months. This is the period of time when she’s receptive to mating. Hormonal changes will cause pronounced differences in your dog that will indicate she’s in heat, including a swollen vulva, bleeding, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/how-long-are-dogs-in-heat/
| July 30, 2015