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AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES BREEDER OF THE YEAR BY SPORT
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, wishes to acknowledge those individuals that have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports. The commitment to preserve, protect and improve a breed represents the very essence of the AKC. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-breeder-year-sport/
| December 20, 2023
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CONGRATULATES EIGHT CLUBS IN RECEIVING THE AKC EDDY AWARD FOR BREEDER EDUCATION
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce the recipients of the 2023 AKC Eddy Award. The AKC Eddy Award is designed to encourage and reward Parent Clubs that demonstrate a breeder education effort (website, workshop, mentoring, or the like) […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-congratulates-eight-clubs-receiving-akc-eddy-award-breeder-education/
| December 19, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Junior Handler Wins 2023 National Owner-Handled Series Best in Show
The National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show winners were crowned on December 16 in Orlando Florida.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/nohs-best-in-show-2023/
| December 17, 2023
Press Releases
LUKE AND DIANE EHRICHT NAMED 2023 AKC BREEDER OF THE YEAR
Luke and Diane Ehricht were presented with the 2023 AKC Breeder of the Year award for Hallmark Jolei Shih Tzu at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 16, 2023. The annual award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicate their lives to improving the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/luke-diane-ehricht-named-2023-akc-breeder-year/
| December 16, 2023
Press Releases
JUNIOR HANDLERS TAKE THE TOP SPOTS AT 2023 AKC NATIONAL OWNER-HANDLED SERIES FINALS
The AKC® National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCHB CH Kinloch So There!, an Irish Setter known affectionately as “Stryker” owned and handled by 14-year-old Adam Kucera and bred by Patty Fanelli and Mike Fanelli. Adam and Stryker beat out 874 other dogs to take highest honor. Additionally, 15-year-old Savanna […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/junior-handlers-take-top-spots-2023-akc-national-owner-handled-series-finals/
| December 16, 2023
Press Releases
ROTTWEILER “GRANGER” WINS AKC ROYAL CANIN NATIONAL ALL-BREED PUPPY AND JUNIOR STAKES
CH Von Hawes Forever Forward, a Rottweiler known as “Granger” triumphed over 1,717 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC® Royal Canin National All-Breed Junior of the Year, held today in Orlando, Fla in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. “Granger,” owned and bred by Peter Hawes […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/rottweiler-granger-wins-akc-royal-canin-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes/
| December 16, 2023
Sports & Events
Fast CAT Invitational: Pure Speed Division
2023 AKC Fast CAT Invitational – Pure Speed Rankings Fri. December 15, 2023 – FINAL ROUND as of 5:05 PM ***All official and final results will be posted following the conclusion of the event*** BELOW 12" / HC 2 PLACE CALL NAME BREED OWNER TIME 1 Winston Bolt French Bulldog Braden Frederick 8.485 […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/coursing/fast-cat/fast-cat-invitational/pure-speed-divison/
| November 3, 2023
Sports & Events
Fast CAT Invitational: Speed Of The Breed Division
2023 AKC Fast CAT Invitational – Speed of the Breed Division FINAL ROUND – Fri. December 15, 2023 as of 5:03 PM ***All official and final results will be posted following the conclusion of the event*** RANK BREED CALL NAME OWNER MPH % ABOVE SOB 1 Lhasa Apso Max Debbie English 17.229 53.97% 2 Pomeranian […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/coursing/fast-cat/fast-cat-invitational/speed-breed-divison/
| November 3, 2023
Sports & Events
Fast CAT Invitational: Best of Breed
2023 AKC Fast CAT Invitational Best of Breed Winners Results as of 12/15/23 3:11PM ***All official and final results will be posted following the conclusion of the event*** Breed Call Name Owner Final Time Airedale Terrier Oliver Lauren Combs 7.754 Alaskan Klee Kai Isla Cheryl Simpson 8.746 Alaskan Malamute McKinley Nadaga Poist 8.645 […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/coursing/fast-cat/fast-cat-invitational/fast-cat-invitational-event-coverage-bestofbreeddiv/
| November 1, 2023
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Expert Advice: Why is my dog...
Why Is My Dog Chasing Everything?
Does your dog chase cars, bikes, skateboarders, squirrels, or other wildlife? You aren't alone. The good news is that it's possible to train your dog to ignore the temptation to chase and even channel that desire into games and sports.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/why-is-my-dog-chasing-everything/
| October 4, 2019