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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Meet Spoon: An Entlebucher Mountain Dog Is an Unlikely Agility Pro
While growing up in Siberia, Sasha Feiler couldn’t have anticipated that dogs (and one in particular) would play such an important role in her life. Nobody she knew kept a dog as a pet, although people would tend to the occasional strays in her town. Perhaps the only clue to the future would lie in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/meet-spoon-an-entlebucher-mountain-dog-is-an-unlikely-agility-pro/
| July 10, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Golden Retriever Puppy Training Timeline: From 8 Weeks to 2 Years
Remember “The Golden Girls” — that TV sitcom staple decades ago? Well, today’s version is fun-loving, too, but has gone to the dogs. And boy do they know their breed, Golden Retrievers. Nancy Lewine and Jenny Cochran are the brains and workhorses behind GoldenSoul Dogs, of Harleysville, Pennsylvania, and American Kennel Club Breeders of Merit. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/golden-retriever-puppy-training-timeline/
| July 9, 2020
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Expert Advice: Training
Third Newfoundland Earns Elite Performer Trick Dog Title, Virtually
When it comes to sports training, people oftentimes underestimate the drive and potential of giant dogs. I'm always thrilled when my three-and-half-year-old Newfoundland, Sirius, is able to break some stereotypes about what giant dogs can do, especially dogs that have a history of medical conditions. This March, just as the COVID-19 quarantine began, Sirius became […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/third-newfoundland-earns-elite-performer-trick-title-akc-sports-at-home/
| July 8, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Puppy Training Timeline for Your German Shepherd Dog: From 8 Weeks to 2 Years
A well-trained German Shepherd Dog (GSD) is a joy to live with, one of many reasons why this is America's second-most popular dog breed. Making sure you bring out the best of this remarkable breed starts with puppy training, when your GSD is most impressionable. Finding a Puppy Who Is the Best Fit for You […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/puppy-training-timeline-for-your-german-shepherd-dog/
| July 2, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Celebrating 10 Years of AKC Canine Partners Mixed-Breed Dogs
We are proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the AKC Canine Partners program. Beginning in 2010 as an enrollment program for mixed breeds and other dogs not eligible for AKC Purebred Registration, the program has since enrolled hundreds of thousands of canines. The total number of enrollments is over 420,000 as of June 2020 There were […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/10-years-of-canine-partners-a-decade-of-competitive-mixed-breed-dogs/
| June 18, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Portuguese Water Dog ‘Gilligan’ Puts Mental and Physical Stamina to the Test
Gilligan isn't your average dog. Just take a look at her long list of titles: Fishbay’s Merchant of Venice CD BN RE AX AXJ OF RATN DN CGCA TKA WWDX CWDX MAC-3 SROM. The versatile Portuguese Water Dog has earned an array of accolades, including winning multiple agility, Rally, and obedience classes at national specialties. Perhaps most impressive […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-star-of-the-month-portuguese-water-dog/
| June 15, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Staying Connected in Conformation While Staying at Home
For however long we will be managing without dog shows, it’s vitally important that we remain engaged in our sport. Not only will it keep our own dogs ready to compete when the time comes, but it will do wonders for our morale, reminding us we are not alone in this situation. Here are some […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/staying-connected-conformation-dog-shows-at-home/
| May 29, 2020
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Canine Partners
Trick Training Brings out the Performer in This Once Shy Dog
Willa Do It Right CGC TKE owned by Michelle Gamage of Fork Union, VA Willa is a 3-year-old All American Dog, otherwise known as “Shy Dog Willa.” She was adopted at 4 months old and was always shy around people. Using trick training to build confidence, Willa is now able to perform for crowds doing […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/trick-training-brings-performer-shy-dog/
| May 20, 2020
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Competition Update Spring 2020
Competition & Title Updates We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, and Tracking, including another Champion Tracker! Agility AGCH Congratulations to this dog for earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH MACH3 Tuckman Of San Francisco MXC PDS MJB2 […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-spring-2020/
| May 8, 2020
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AKC Title Recognition Spring 2020
The AKC works with several non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog titling program and the AKC Search & Rescue title program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American Flyball […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/akc-title-recognition-spring-2020/
| May 8, 2020