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Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
What is Your Dog-Show Name?
Just how humans have first and last names, dogs registered with the AKC have two names as well but it works a little differently. Every registered dog will have its official name and what is known as a "call name," which is what you call them when you're playing with them in the backyard. So […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/what-is-your-dog-show-name/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Help! My Dog Won’t Stop Barking While Home Alone
A common problem but an annoying one: Your dog is well-behaved when you're home, but as soon as you leave, he can't seem to keep his mouth shut. It's driving your neighbors nuts. Instead of being ousted from the neighborhood, try these tricks, courtesy of Mary Burch, Ph.D., AKC's Canine Good Citizen and S.T.A.R. Puppy Director, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/help-my-dog-wont-stop-barking-while-home-alone/
| January 1, 2009
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Help! My Dog Won’t Stop Chasing the Cat
Are your dog and cat fighting like, well, cats and dogs? Here are tips from the GoodDog! Helpline on how to prevent an interspecies war in your household. Are your dog and cat fighting like, well, cats and dogs? Here are tips from the GoodDog! Helpline on how to prevent an interspecies war in your household. Prevent […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/help-my-dog-wont-stop-chasing-the-cat/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Meet Olympian Gus Kenworthy’s Sochi Puppies All Grown Up
Earlier this year, skier Gus Kenworthy returned to the United States from the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi with a silver medal—and an armful of stray puppies. (Well, the puppies technically came about a month later after they got the care they needed for the transport.) Two of the puppies, named Jake and Mishka, now live with Gus and his […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/meet-gus-kenworthys-sochi-dogs-grown-up/
| January 1, 2009
![Two Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen puppies on a log.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Two-Petit-Basset-Griffon-Vendeen-puppies-on-a-log-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
10 Friendly and Adorable Dog Breeds
These friendly dog breeds, both common and rare, are lovable and adorable. Learn more about each of the breeds and figure out if one of them might be the right fit for your family.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-friendly-dog-breeds/
| January 1, 2009
Press Releases
AKC Offers Advice On Naming Biden’s German Shepherd Pup
New York, NY- With the Biden family pondering over what to name their new German Shepherd pup, the American Kennel Club is offering up a list of most popular dog names in the U.S.A. AKC's recent survey of 2007 registration statistics showed that "Lady" and "Bear" topped the list for females and males respectively. The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-offers-advice-on-naming-bidens-german-shepherd-pup/
| December 14, 2008
Press Releases
Over 2,300 Top Dogs Compete for Top Honors at the Eighth Annual AENC
Eukanuba World Challenge Brings Dogs From Around the Globe; Canine Competitors in Agility and Obedience Also Descend on Long Beach, CA December 13 & 14 The American Kennel Club® and Eukanuba announced today that 2,312 dogs will compete for a total of $225,000 in cash prizes at the Eighth Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/over-2300-top-dogs-from-50-states-and-52-countries-compete-for-225000/
| November 19, 2008
Press Releases
AKC/Marley & Me Pet Products to Be Sold Exclusively At Wal-Mart Stores
A canine star of the film shows off his mallard toy The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and is committed to advancing canine health and well-being, today announced an agreement with Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising to produce a co-branded […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-marley-me-pet-products-to-be-sold-exclusively-at-wal-mart-stores/
| November 12, 2008
Press Releases
AKC/Marley & Me Pet Products to Be Sold Exclusively At Wal-Mart Stores
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="150"] A canine star of the film shows off his mallard toy[/caption] American Kennel Club and Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising Team Up To Produce Co-Branded Pet Product Line For Marley & Me Feature Film The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-marley-me-pet-products-to-be-sold-exclusively-at-wal-mart-stores-2/
| November 12, 2008
Press Releases
American Kennel Club, Twentieth Century Fox and John Grogan Promote Responsible Dog Ownership With Marley & Me
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club®, in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox and John Grogan, announced today the launch of a new public service announcement (PSA) campaign tied to the upcoming film Marley & Me. The campaign can be viewed at www.akc.org/marley and features 60-, 30- and 15-second television spots and a print […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-twentieth-century-fox-and-john-grogan-promote-res/
| November 12, 2008