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2019 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2019 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 2019. The 2019 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2019-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| January 23, 2019
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Canine Partners Spotlight Fall 2018
Rescue Pup Uses Her Nose to Keep America Safe Beagle-mix Millie was seeking a new home through a rescue group when the US Customs and Border Patrol found the energetic pup and put her to work with its Beagle Brigade. Now Millie is employed at the Miami (FL) International Airport, stopping contraband from entering the country. Read on to […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-fall-2018/
| October 22, 2018
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Dog Super Bowl Commercials: What Breed Was That?
Did you miss any of the camera-ready canines who lit up the screen during Sunday's big game? From avocados to beer, this year's Super Bowl ads certainly seemed targeted at dog lovers. Check out some of the four-legged stars from the dog Super Bowl commercials and see if you recognize their breeds. Afghan Hound - […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-super-bowl-commercials-2019/
| February 5, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads?
It’s irresistibly cute. A dog with a head cocked to the side makes us smile, and it’s hard not to shower him with praise, pats, or treats. But why do dogs tilt their heads? Do they know how adorable they look, or is something else going on? According to Los Angeles-based certified applied animal behaviorist […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/why-do-dogs-tilt-their-heads/
| January 29, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Flynn the Bichon Frise Retires After the Westminster Dog Show – Sort of
For much of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show’s 142-year existence, winning the country’s most famous dog show meant the fast track to retirement. Sure, sometimes a plucky soul returned the following year for another grab at the brass ring: After all, the very first Westminster Best in Show winner, the Smooth Fox Terrier Ch. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/flynn-bichon-frise-retires-westminster-dog-show/
| January 11, 2019
Press Releases
Whippet “Whiskey” Wins Best in Show at Largest Ever AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin
National Champion Beats Dogs from 49 States and 21 Countries GCHP CH Pinnacle Tennessee Whiskey, a Whippet known as “Whiskey,” triumphed over more than 5,000 entries to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 15-16, 2018 in Orlando, Fla. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/whippet-whiskey-wins-best-show-largest-ever-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| January 2, 2019
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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
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
My Dog Won’t Play at The Dog Park
Hello Citizen Canine, I like to take my rescued Pug to the dog park. My dog LOVES people, but I want him to have dog friends that he can visit with and I would be so happy if enjoyed playing with other dogs. "Bosco" will sniff other dogs when he meets them on leash on […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/play-at-dog-park/
| May 5, 2015
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
11 Fascinating Antique Photos of Dogs and People
In her book, Picturing Dogs, Seeing Ourselves: Vintage American Photographs, author Ann-Janine Morey explores the America’s timeless romance with dogs. Featuring 115 antique photos in a variety of settings, from candid snapshots and hunting photos to posed studio portraits, the book provides an intimate look at how the family dog has shaped the American cultural […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/11-fascinating-antique-photos-of-dogs-and-people/
| January 1, 2009
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2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees
In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were created and first awarded in 1999 to honor our best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a national […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/nominees/2018-lifetime-achievement-award-nominees/
| December 13, 2017