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Federal Issues June 2019
From Our Nation's Capitol The 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 issues we are currently addressing on the […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-june-2019/
| June 28, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Global Pet Expo: The Best New Pet Products for 2019
Every spring, the AKC Shop heads to the Global Pet Expo in Orlando to seek out the newest, most innovative, and must-have pet products from some of the world's top vendors. The 2019 show, the largest pet products trade show in the world, featured 1,174 exhibitors, 3,604 booths, and more than 3,000 new product launches. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/global-pet-expo-best-new-pet-products-2019/
| May 3, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder of Merit: Gayle Watkins, Golden Retriever Breeder
Meet Gayle Watkins, breeder of over 100 titled Golden Retrievers that have excelled in multiple sports and co-founder of Avidog International. A Gold-level AKC Breeder of Merit, Gayle Watkins of Highlands, North Carolina, puts the “purpose” in multi-purpose dogs: Her Gaylan’s Golden Retrievers have earned more than 140 American and Canadian conformation, obedience, tracking, Rally and agility championships, as well as Master Hunter titles. Dozens […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-merit-gayle-watkins-golden-retriever-breeder/
| June 22, 2019
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Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Beth Lilly of Safari Schipperkes
AKC Breeder of Merit and Bred with H.E.A.R.T. breeder Beth Lilly, owner of Safari Schipperkes, fell in love with her first Schipperke, Smokey, more than 30 years ago. At first, she was “just your average pet owner.” But with encouragement from a friend, she became a dedicated fancier and in the past 23 years has produced 38 champions and had well over 100 health tests performed on them. Smokey passed away at 19 years of age, and Beth said she still misses him. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-beth-lilly-safari-schipperkes/
| June 10, 2019
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club to Help Potential Puppy Owners With New Service “AKC Puppyvisor”
Customers can receive one-on-one help to find their new dog. The American Kennel Club has launched AKC PuppyVisor™, a personalized dog concierge service to help potential dog owners find their new best friend. Whether looking for a puppy or to give an older dog a good home, the service is designed to walk customers through […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-help-potential-puppy-owners-new-service-akc-puppyvisor/
| May 29, 2019
Chairman's Reports
June 2019 Chairman’s Report
Communicating the AKC mission to the public is one of our most important goals as an organization. Our leadership and staff are dedicated to sharing our message about purebred dogs, the work and expertise of the AKC, and responsible dog ownership as broadly as possible on a daily basis. Last year, the Communications department generated […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/june-2019-chairmans-report/
| June 11, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Rescued Afghan Hound Earns Utility Dog Title
When you think about breeds competing in Obedience and earning a Utility Dog (UD) title, an Afghan Hound probably isn't the first breed that comes to mind. Count on Golden Retrievers, Shetland Sheepdogs, Border Collies, Labrador Retrievers, and German Shepherd Dogs to lead the pack of breeds who achieve UDs in obedience. But Hope, a blue and white […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/rescued-afghan-hound-earns-utility-dog-title/
| June 7, 2019
Pages
AKC Marketplace: PuppyFinder
The Official Site for AKC Puppies. AKC Marketplace is the only site to exclusively list 100% AKC puppies from AKC-Registered litters and the breeders who have cared for and raised these puppies are required to follow rules and regulations established by the AKC.
http://marketplace.akc.org/puppies
| April 9, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
The Glen of Imaal Terrier: An Uncommon Competitor
Leaping over a broad jump, hopping through a hoop, and digging furiously underground to find rats. Add in a sniff-out session, some snappy switchbacks around poles, and a 100-yard dash in tizzy time and it looks like a dog in supersonic shenanigans. If this sounds like a flashy, popular breed who always stands in the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/spotlight-rare-breed-glen-imaal-terrier/
| May 10, 2019
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Graphing the Popularity of Breeds of Dogs
Learning Objectives Students will read a graph correctly and use the graph to find information. Grade Levels 6-8 Common Core Standard CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.NS.C.6 Understand a rational number as a point on the number line. Extend number line diagrams and coordinate axes familiar from previous grades to represent points on the line and in the […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/grades-6-8-lesson-plans/6-8-math/graphing-popularity-breeds-dogs/
| February 27, 2018