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Expert Advice: Conformation
Westminster Best in Show Winners 2008 to 2024
Through the years, many different breeds have won Best in Show at New York City’s Westminster Dog Show, including the 2022 winner Trumpet the Bloodhound.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/westminster-winners-through-the-years/
| June 22, 2022
Legislative Alerts
Pennsylvania: Committee to Consider “Dog Law Modernization Act” Tomorrow
Recently, the Pennsylvania Senate introduced the “Dog Law Modernization Act”. Senate Bill 1289 removes the difference in license fees for intact and sterilized dogs and makes many other changes to licensing for dog owners, kennels, and rescues, as well as other changes to the Commonwealth’s Dog Law. The bill is scheduled for a hearing tomorrow […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/pennsylvania-committee-consider-dog-law-modernization-act-tomorrow/
| June 21, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
How to Help Keep Your Dog Safe on July Fourth
Although a celebratory day for humans, the July 4th holiday can be dangerous for your dogs’ health and happiness. The American Veterinary Medical Association warns that fireworks, picnics, cookouts, and other Fourth of July traditions can be frightening and even dangerous for pets. Up to half of dogs react fearfully to fireworks, according to owner […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/keep-dog-safe-july-fourth/
| June 17, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Norwegian Elkhound History: The Silver Viking
This handsome silver-gray dog native to Scandinavia, is, by his own demeanor, an aristo crat among Northern dogs. The Norwegian Elkhound roamed with his Viking masters and served as a multipurpose guardian, herder, hunter, and protective companion for thousands of years before finding his way to the United States in the early 20th century. The […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/norwegian-elkhound-history/
| June 16, 2022
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Training Tip Spring 2022
Teach Your Dog to Back Up We are repeating the Training Tip from the winter issue because part of it was accidently left out. Our apologies! Many thanks to Mandy Baker CPDT-KA CBATI CCUI, who has been training and competing with All American Dogs for 16 years in rally, agility, scent work, freestyle and more, […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/training-tip-spring-2022/
| June 16, 2022
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Competition/Titles Update Spring 2022
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! AGILITY Agility Grand Champion (AGCH) Congratulations to these dogs who have earned the […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-spring-2022/
| June 16, 2022
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AKC Title Recognition Spring 2022
The AKC works with non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog program and the AKC Search & Rescue program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American Flyball Association (NAFA); […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/akc-title-recognition-spring-2022/
| June 16, 2022
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AKC’s Guide to Responsible Dog Breeding
Use the following resources as a guide to responsible dog breeding. You may also want to watch the AKC webinar on Planning Breedings: Are you ready to breed a litter of puppies? Prepare Yourself for Breeding a Litter of Puppies Breed to Improve Understand the Commitment Choose A Suitable Mate Know Your Genetics Finalize Stud […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/breeder-education/akcs-guide-responsible-dog-breeding/
| June 15, 2022
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2022 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
The AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards were created to recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of purebred dogs on a national level. The recipients were selected by votes cast by AKC Member Clubs for nominees in each of the following categories: Conformation, Companion Events and Performance Events. The American Kennel Club […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/recipients/2022-2/
| June 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Five Things Puppy Owners Should Never Do
New puppy owners hear a ton of advice from their family, their neighbors, and even the overly-talkative owner at the dog park. Some is spot on, and some is ill-advised. Because those early weeks with a new puppy are critical, it's important to filter that advice and do what's best for your pup and their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/five-things-puppy-owners-should-never-do/
| June 14, 2022