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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Can Junior Handlers Show Dogs They Don’t Own?
How do Juniors who don't own dogs show? The AKC Junior Pilot Program allows Junior Handlers to show dogs they or their immediate family members don't own.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-pilot-program/
| June 28, 2022
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Sports & Events
Flyball
You can literally feel the anticipation in the air as the dogs line up and wait for a Flyball relay race to begin. As soon as the gun fires, each dog dashes over a line of low hurdles to reach a box. Once there, they use their paws to push a spring-loaded pad and release […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/title-recognition-program/flyball/
| November 28, 2017
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Sports & Events
Disc Dog
Disc Dog is an exciting, fast-paced, fun sport that all dogs and people can enjoy. UpDog has taken the basic game of fetch with a flying disc and expanded it into a whole bunch of fun games! Dogs of any breed, type, size or shape can play and be successful. If your dog can fetch, […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/title-recognition-program/disc-dog/
| September 25, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Have Good Sportsmanship Online—Not Just At Dog Shows
Regardless of what sport you compete in it's important to have good sportsmanship when engaging with fellow competitors. Good sportsmanship should...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/good-sportsmanship-online/
| August 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Bernese Mountain Dog History: From Working Dogs to Devoted Pets
A sweet, calm nature, and a soft expression with distinctive markings on the coat and face, contribute to the majestic Bernese Mountain Dog's popularity. But this breed is also a hardworking farm dog, dating back in carting and drafting thousands of years.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/bernese-mountain-dog-history/
| September 27, 2023
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2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees
Nominees in Conformation Michael Canalizo Michael Canalizo has spent many years in the Dog Show World as a Breeder/Owner, Professional Handler, turned Judge. His first exposure to his primary breed: the Afghan Hound came in 1961 as a member of “the typical Hobby Breeder family” with their purchase of “Babu Bamn of Grandeur”. He showed […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/nominees/2023-lifetime-achievement-award-nominees/
| January 18, 2024
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2022 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/2022-lifetime-achievement-award-nominees/
| March 1, 2022
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
75 Ways to Be a Responsible Dog Owner
Owning a dog is a joy, privilege, and responsibility. If you are considering bringing a dog into your life, think seriously about the commitment that being a responsible dog owner entails. The AKC is committed to protecting the health and well-being of all dogs. In honor of AKC's Responsible Dog Ownership Day, on September 17th, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/responsible-dog-owner/
| August 30, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Your Dog Can Now Earn AKC Fit Dog Titles—Here’s How
Dog owners are always thinking about their dogs' health and physical activity plays a big part in that. While light walks and pee trips are a regular part of having a dog, keeping your dog active can help improve their overall physical health and get out any restless energy. It can even help prevent or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/earn-akc-fit-dog-titles/
| October 20, 2022
Press Releases
The AKC Awards 2003 Junior Scholarships
The American Kennel Club today announced that 48 Junior Scholarships have been awarded to students from 25 states. The scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000 and winners include students from high school to graduate school. "The AKC recognizes the important role our young fanciers play in the future of the sport of purebred dogs", said […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-akc-awards-2003-junior-scholarships/
| March 27, 2003