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Expert Advice: Training
Dogs May Understand the Meaning of Words
Do dogs understand the meaning of words? Recent research on dog cognition has shed light on what dogs comprehend about human language including their understanding of words used as object labels.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dogs-may-understand-the-meaning-of-words/
| June 6, 2024
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Expert Advice: Feature
Vickie Venzen Leads ‘Vixen’ to a Historic Conformation Career
vickie! How She got into dog shows how she got into handling journey with Leonberger vixen what it means to win what's next
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/vickie-venzen-professional-handler/
| May 24, 2024
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Expert Advice: General Health
Renal Dysplasia in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Renal dysplasia (RD), also known as renal malformation, refers to a type of congenital chronic kidney disease. Learn more about renal dysplasia in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/renal-dysplasia-in-dogs/
| May 31, 2024
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Conformation Judges Policies
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="Adjunct Approval (April 1994 Board meeting)"] When a new breed becomes eligible for championship competition, there is one three-month window of opportunity for judges to submit applications under the adjunct system. [/accordion_panel] [accordion_panel title="AKC Board Household Judges (July 2000 Board meeting)"] A household member of a Board member may submit a judging application […]
https://www.akc.org/rules/policy-manual/akc-conformation-judges-policies/
| November 1, 2017
Sports & Events
Past Champions
AKC National Agility Championship Champion Teams 2024 - Perry, GA AKC National Agility Champions 8”: MACH So Cal’s Gayheart’s Little Keeper MXB MJB OF, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi known as Chelsea, handled by Janelle Julyan of Chamblee, GA 12”: NAC MACH2 Quicksilver Cherry On Top MXS PAD MJG PJD XF T2B, an All American Dog known as […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/events/akc-national-agility-championship/past-champions/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Highlighting LGBTQIA+ Members of the Dog World
LGBTQIA+ dog owners have always been part of AKC dog sports. For some, the dog world has been a supportive haven, while for others, it has been more challenging.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/highlighting-lgbtqia-community/
| June 19, 2023
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Expert Advice: Events
Octavia Stensen Awarded Best Junior at 2024 Westminster Dog Show
The Junior Showmanship competition at Westminster celebrated its 90th year. Junior Handler Octavia Stensen took home 2024 Westminster Best Junior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2024-westminster-best-junior/
| May 15, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Komondor History: From Livestock Guardians to Playful Pets
Known for its distinctive white, corded coat, the Komondor has a history that goes back to 1500s Hungary. Learn more about this breed's creation.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/komondor-history/
| August 20, 2020
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Rescue Network B Breeds
Barbet Learn about Barbets [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Barbet Club of America Ellen Rich, (248) 978-2715, eredavi@aol.com [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Basenji Learn about Basenjis [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Basenji Club of America Joe Carlson, 954-815-2143, ernursero@aol.com Basenji Rescue & Transport, Inc. [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Basset Hound Learn about Basset Hounds [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Basset Hound Club of America, […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-rescue-network/rescue-network-b-breeds/
| July 13, 2020
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Expert Advice: Breed History
German Shepherd Dog History: From Sheep Herding Dog to Popular Companion
German Shepherd Dog history owes its existence, in large part, to the remarkable dog breeder Max von Stephanitz. Learn all about the origins of this hard-working dog breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/german-shepherd-dog-history/
| September 5, 2021