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![Judge Joe Wyant and Scout enjoy a few moments together between cases at the Coweta County (Georgia) Juvenile Court.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/17122432/Scout-5-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Feature
‘Scout’ the Courthouse Boykin Spaniel Helps Kids in Stressful Times
Scout is one of five 2022 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence recipients. She won the Exemplary Companion category. This category recognizes dogs without formal training or certification that have nonetheless distinguished themselves in some way and have made a meaningful contribution to their owners or communities. For almost a decade, Scout has been going to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/scout-the-courthouse-boykin-spaniel-helps-kids-in-stressful-times/
| December 12, 2022
![A friend releases Lotus as owner Asia Duhamel tosses a bumper toy in the pool.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/14131814/Lotus-6-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: News
Service Dog ‘Lotus’ Offers Marine Veteran Newfound Hope
Lotus is one of five 2022 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence recipients, winning the Service Dog category. This category recognizes task-trained service dogs that enrich the lives of owners with physical or mental disabilities. Including but not limited to guide dogs for the blind, seizure-alert dogs, hearing dogs, and balance dogs. It was only seven […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/service-dog-lotus-offers-marine-veteran-newfound-hope/
| December 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: News
Five Remarkable Dogs Honored With 2022 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence
After the airing of the popular special AKC Heroes: 2022 Awards for Canine Excellence on ESPN2, the AKC is excited to share the winners of this year’s AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These annual awards celebrate loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and/or communities. Five remarkable dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/five-remarkable-dogs-honored-with-2022-akc-awards-for-canine-excellence/
| December 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
2021 AKC National Championship Group Winners
The 2021 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Dec. 18 and 19 hosted more than 5,000 dogs who all competed for the coveted title of Best in Show. The competition began with each dog competing for best in their breed. Best of Breed winners then advanced to compete in the group competitions to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2021-akc-national-championship-group-winners/
| January 3, 2022
![Mudi breed show; 2019 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, Orlando, FL.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/06105434/QG5A2837-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Allan Unleashed: Smitten by a New Breed
No matter if you’re a dog show newbie or veteran, you can easily become enthralled by a newly recognized breed. You might see it in the ring, and everything about it—its appearance, gait, and coat—fascinates you. You have grooming to do at your set-up but you take the time to find out when and where […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/allan-unleashed-smitten-by-a-new-breed/
| December 6, 2022
Press Releases
2022 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2022 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2022. The 2022 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2022-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| January 24, 2022
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB 2022 BREEDER OF THE YEAR GROUP HONOREES ANNOUNCED
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2022 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “It is our pleasure to honor these knowledgeable and respected breeders,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and CEO. “The individuals have made significant contributions […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-2022-breeder-year-group-honorees-announced/
| November 28, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Be Allergic to Humans?
Runny eyes, a runny nose, and sneezing are all classic signs of a person who is allergic to dogs. But can a dog be allergic to people? Is that even a thing? Yes. And it may be more common than you think. After all, dogs can be allergic to the same types of things people […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-allergic-humans/
| November 21, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Upper Respiratory Infections in Dogs: What You Need to Know
Are you noticing your dog has a runny nose and a sudden, harsh cough that sounds like a goose honking? There's a good chance they're suffering from an upper respiratory infection. You might dismiss a cough as something that will pass in a few days. While this is often the case, these types of infections […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/upper-respiratory-infections-dogs-need-know/
| November 17, 2022
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Junior Spotlight Winter 2020
Meet Alyssa Lanier: Dogs are a Family Affair Name: Alyssa Lanier Age: 11 Hometown: Ocklawaha, FL Grade: Sixth Family: Parents Chad and Jennifer Lanier; Brother, Zachary; Sisters, Brianne and Skyla Dog training started as a 4H activity for Alyssa’s older siblings. Alyssa tagged along and soon was training her own dogs. Now showing dogs is something the entire family participates in. Alyssa and Wrangler placed third in Novice A at […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/junior-spotlight-winter-2020/
| February 7, 2020