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Special Registry Services – Foreign Registration
The American Kennel Club is opposed to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. In solidarity with Ukrainian people, effective immediately, judges from the Russian Federation will not be approved to judge at AKC sanctioned events. Additionally, requests for imported dog registrations (AKC Foreign Registration) for dogs born in Russia, will be denied effective immediately. For the […]
https://www.akc.org/rules/special-registry-services/
| November 1, 2017
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Expert Advice: Health
Intervertebral Disk Disease in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs is a neurologic condition affecting the spinal cord. It can range in severity, from pain to paralysis.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/intervertebral-disk-disease-dogs/
| October 24, 2023
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Telephone Directory
Unless otherwise noted below, you can contact any of these departments by e-mail using our contact form. AKC Customer Service 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27617-3390 Telephone: 919.233.9767 Email: info@akc.org 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET Weekdays (Monday - Friday) except holidays AKC Magazines (Editorial) phone: (212) 696-8200 fax: (212) 696-8239 This is the […]
https://www.akc.org/telephone-directory-3/
| December 11, 2017
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Expert Advice: Can my dog...
Can Dogs Sense When People Are Going to Die?
Can dogs sense death? Ask any group of dog lovers, and they can give you example after example. But is it just a coincidence, or can they tell?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/can-dogs-sense-death/
| October 16, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Most Popular Breeds Of The 2000s
Every year, the AKC releases the list of most popular breeds. But which breeds were top 10 from 2000-2009? Find out here!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/popular-breeds-of-the-2000s/
| February 14, 2015
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Working Dogs: Meet Four Blue-Collar Dog Breeds
Meet four representatives of the Working Group, blue-collar dogs with strength and smarts, and understand why responsible breeding of working dogs is particularly important.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/working-dogs-blue-collar/
| August 4, 2022
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Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Do Dogs Howl?
When you think of howling, you might think of wolves. But howling is also a common dog behavior, too. So why do dogs howl? Is it a throwback to their wolf ancestry? Or are there different reasons behind the call?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/why-do-dogs-howl/
| June 2, 2015
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Expert Advice: Health
Dog Paralysis: What to Know
Dog paralysis may be permanent or temporary, depending on the cause. Common causes include infections, trauma, spinal stroke and disk disease.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-paralysis-what-to-know/
| August 18, 2023
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Competition/Titles Update Summer 2023
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 Congratulations to this dog on earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-summer-2023/
| September 26, 2023
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AKC Agility League™ Championship 2023 Results
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="Saturday, Sept. 2"] Freshman Class Standard 12-inch Regular 1st: Maple - Shetland Sheepdog; Viveka Rosenberger, Westrover's So Fresh & So Clean 2nd: Joan Jett - Poodle; JoAnn Burtness, Westrover's So Fresh & So Clean 20-Inch Regular 1st: Ronan - Border Collie; Jessica King, The Wrecking Balls at DSK 2nd: Tofer - Border Collie; […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-agility-league/akc-agility-league-championship/results/
| August 25, 2023