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Canine Partners
All Dogs Can Play the Fun Sport of Flyball
If you have ever seen the fast sport of Flyball, you probably spotted many Border Collies and Australian Shepherds streaking down the lanes. But all dogs can play in this team relay race. Just ask Olive, a French Bulldog mix, who recently earned the prestigious ONYX award from the North American Flyball Association (NAFA) for […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/all-dogs-can-play-the-fun-sport-of-flyball/
| March 7, 2016
Sports & Events
2016 VCD Title Holders
THE FOLLOWING DOGS HAVE EARNED VCD TITLES ON THE DATES LISTED BELOW: VCD1 1/10/2016. VCD1 TC MACH4 Sharpree's Imagine That! VCD2 UD RN MXC MJB2 MXPB MJPB PAX OF T2B SE DACH LONG. Owned by: Sharon McDonald of River Ridge, LA. 1/16/2016 VCD1 CH Eringlo Dancing Through Life VCD1 BN RN MX MXS MXJ MJS […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/vcd-title-holders/2016-vcd-title-holders/
| November 30, 2017
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Expert Advice: Events
AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin Draws Record Entry Numbers
The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin has drawn record entry numbers in its 16th year. An entry of 4,710 dogs will compete for the title of National Champion on December 17 and 18, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Combined with the other weekend events the AKC Agility Invitational, the AKC Obedience Classic, AKC National Owner-Handler Series Finals, NADD/AKC Diving Dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2016-national-championship-record-entries/
| November 23, 2016
Clubs & Delegates
All Puppy Breeds
Find more information on all the different breeds of puppies. Not sure which puppy is right for you? Take a short quiz to Find a Match. A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | R | S | T | V | W | X | Y A. Breed Group Affenpinscher Toy Afghan Hound Hound Airedale Terrier Terrier Akita Working Alaskan Malamute Working American English Coonhound Hound American Eskimo Dog […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/puppies/all-breeds/
| October 26, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Meet The Lost Dogs Who Have Returned Home Thanks To Their Microchips
In honor of Check the Chip Day, we wanted to share some great lost-dog recovery stories courtesy of AKC Reunite. These dogs all went missing, but were eventually found and reunited with their families with a little help from their microchips. Meet Monroe, the French Bulldog. Monroe snuck out the front door and was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/microchip-reunion-stories/
| August 12, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Can You Tell These Dog Breed Look-Alikes Apart?
"Wait, was that a Siberian Husky? Or was it an Alaskan Malamute?" Many dog breeds can be difficult to tell apart. To celebrate National Look-Alike Day, we're taking a closer look at six pairs of dogs that look remarkably similar to each other, but are actually completely different breeds. 1. Alaskan Malamute vs. Siberian Husky […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-breed-look-alikes/
| April 21, 2017
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
20 Must-Have Items Bulldog Lovers
Whether a French Bulldog or an English Bulldog, these short little guys are completely adorable. Plenty of gift ideas for the Bulldog-lover in your life. 1- Umbrella This umbrella is the bright spot on a rainy day: stylish, creative, and has a Bulldog on it. 2- Diaper cover A diaper cover? Why not […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/20-things-a-bulldog-lover-must-have/
| June 14, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever Is Once Again America’s Most Popular Dog
BREED 2015 2014 2013 Retrievers (Labrador) 1 1 1 German Shepherd Dogs 2 2 2 Retrievers (Golden) 3 3 3 Bulldogs 4 4 5 Beagles 5 5 4 French Bulldogs 6 9 11 Yorkshire Terriers 7 6 6 Poodles 8 7 8 Rottweilers 9 10 9 Boxers 10 8 7 Pointers (German Shorthaired) 11 12 […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-is-once-again-americas-most-popular-dog/
| February 22, 2016
Expert Advice: News
The Labrador Retriever Remains Dallas’ Top Dog
Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Dallas’ top spot in the American Kennel Club’s (AKC®) 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Labrador Retriever was also recognized as the #1 pup in Chicago, Austin, and Raleigh, among others. Yorkshire Terriers fell drastically in popularity this year in Dallas. The […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-labrador-retriever-remains-dallas-top-dog/
| March 21, 2017
Expert Advice: News
The Labrador Retriever is Boston’s Top Dog
Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Boston’s top spot in the American Kennel Club’s (AKC®) 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Labrador Retriever was also recognized as the #1 pup in Raleigh, Houston, and Atlanta, among others. There were quite a few shifts and changes among Boston’s most […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-labrador-retriever-is-bostons-top-dog/
| March 21, 2017