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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Online Classes Help Owners Teach Their Dogs to Do Tricks
Looking for a fun training project for dogs and owners? You might want to try out the “Do More With Your Dog” program created by famous Hollywood trainer and AKC competitor Kyra Sundance. This goal-oriented program creates a solid foundation of obedience in the format of learning simple tricks that owners keep track of and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/online-classes-help-owners/
| August 31, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
10 Dog Breeds You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Did you know that there are 190 dog breeds registered by the AKC? While many of them are familiar faces, there are several breeds that most people have never seen before, or even heard of. Some are newly registered, and some are just less common in the United States. Here are some facts about a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-dog-breeds-probably-never-heard-of/
| April 28, 2017
![Sealyham Terrier standing in three-quarter view.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Sealyham-Terrier-standing-in-three-quarter-view.1-400x267.jpg)
Dog Breeds
Sealyham Terrier
The Sealyham Terrier is brave and spirited, but not as spiky as smaller terriers. These sturdy, outgoing companions are recognized by their “fall,” the mass of hair covering the forehead. Sealy fans enjoy their dog’s sly sense of humor.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/sealyham-terrier/
| November 6, 2017
![Skye Terrier Mr. Dennis in a classroom with children](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Skye-Terrier-Dennis-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Events
No Matter What the Environment, “Mr. Dennis” Brought Comfort to All
This is the thirdof a series of features on 2017's AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence Winners who will be honored Dec. 16-17 at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando. It was apparent from puppyhood that the "Skye" was the limit for this little guy. From the time he was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/no-matter-what-dennis-comfort-to-all/
| November 21, 2017
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues – June 2021
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Alabama – HB 235, a bill supported by AKC GR, authorizes food service establishments to allow pet dogs in outdoor restaurant seating areas and sets out access, sanitation, and other requirements. It also specifies that emotional support animals […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-june-2021/
| June 18, 2021
![Senior obese longhaired Dachshund at home.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Senior-Dachshund-at-home-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Preventing Obesity in Senior Dogs
Like the humans who care for them, dogs are not exempt from the battle of the bulge; they, too, struggle with weight gain and the health problems that come along with carrying around extra pounds. “Dogs of all ages can be obese, although the greatest prevalence of obesity occurs in dogs between 5 and12 years […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/preventing-obesity-in-senior-dogs/
| April 6, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Kit the Rat Terrier Is a Dog Star
Kathy Wakefield, from Tualatin, Oregon, grew up with two Rat Terriers — Kelly and Turbo. They were her best friends and learned every trick quickly and willingly. As an adult, Kathy decided it was the right time to get her own dog. She met a few different breeds, but they didn't feel like the right […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-star-of-the-month-kit-the-rat-terrier/
| June 27, 2019
![puppies](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/lab-puppy-with-little-girl-on-couch-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: News
Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2018 (2019)
AKC registration continues to expand for the sixth year in a row. The most popular dog breeds of 2018 were released on March 20, 2019, according to AKC registration statistics. Registration is not only beneficial for your dog, but for dogs everywhere. The American Kennel Club and its affiliates have donated over $38 million to canine […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-of-2018/
| March 20, 2019
![Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy being held in the arms of a young woman.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/corgi-puppy-in-womans-arms-crop2-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2019
Wondering how popular your pooch really is? Now you can find out. The most popular dog breeds of 2019 were released on May 1, 2020 (also National Purebred Dog Day) based on 2019 AKC registration statistics. It may come as no surprise that the Labrador Retriever takes the top spot for the 29th year in a row, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/2020-popular-breeds-2019/
| May 1, 2020
Press Releases
American Kennel Club and GF Sports & Entertainment Announce National AKC Meet the Breeds Tour
Tickets On-Sale Today for San Diego, CA and Dallas, TX via SeatGeek The American Kennel Club (AKC), the leading purebred dog registry and governing body of canine sports in the United States, and GF Sports & Entertainment, a global sports and entertainment events and operations company, today announced the national tour for AKC Meet the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-gf-sports-entertainment-announce-national-akc-meet-breeds-tour/
| June 16, 2021