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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The Glen of Imaal Terrier: Size Matters
Special to the AKC Gazette Over the past several years, the Glen of Imaal Terrier has sometimes fallen prey to the dangerous idea that bigger is better. The standard calls for a dog who is “approximately 35 lbs,” with “bitches somewhat less,” but we are seeing dogs in the ring who are easily 20 to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/the-glen-of-imaal-terrier-size-matters/
| September 1, 2016
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Introduces New #AKCDogStars for 2021
Popular pups mix fun and education to promote dog sports and responsible dog ownership The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is excited to announce the newest members of #AKCDogStars, an Instagram influencer program. This educational program aims to spread information about dog sports and responsible dog ownership while also capturing the realities of these dog’s lives […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-introduces-new-akcdogstars-2021/
| January 5, 2021
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues April 2021
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Alabama – HB 235 would authorize 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 are not service animals within the meaning of the Americans […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-april-2021/
| April 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Breeder Spotlight: Brittany Cipriotti of Ellenni Danes
Tuxedos are usually reserved for formal affairs, but Brittany Cipriotti of Warrenton, Virginia, lives with that striking black-and-white pattern day in and day out. Under her Ellenni banner, she breeds mantle Great Danes with her mentor and co-breeder Kristi Allison of Blackstone Great Danes, as well as similarly patterned but more vertically understated Boston Terriers. That’s not to say this Silver Breeder of Merit is monochromatic: Cipriotti also breeds fawn and brindle Danes with Marion Clark of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-brittany-cipriotti-ellenni-danes/
| April 16, 2021
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues March 2021
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Alabama – HB 235 would authorize 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 are not service animals within the meaning of the Americans […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-march-2021/
| March 22, 2021
Clubs & Delegates
All Seminars By Date
March 21 2018: Raleigh, North Carolina Title: 5 Days - Toy Breeds - Seminars & Hands-on Workshops Breed: Toy Breeds Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: NC Triangle Area Judges Education Group, Co-sponsored by the participating Tarheel Cluster dog clubs Contact Name: Celeste M. Gonzalez - Email: nctriangleareajudgesedgroup@yahoo.com Phone: (336) 259-0061 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the […]
https://www.apps.akc.org/apps/clubs/seminars/seminars.cfm?page=3
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Treibball—Not Just for Herding Breeds
If you're interested in taking part in a low-cost and accessible activity with your dog, why not try the lesser-known dog sport of Treibball? Professional dog trainer Dianna Stearns is the President of the American Treibball Association (ATA). She explains that sport was first introduced in Germany by Jan Nibjoer, and then, in 2009, a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/treibball-this-sport-isnt-just-for-herding-breeds/
| June 24, 2020
Pages
George Shepard Page collection of Scottish Deerhound materials
AKE 20.1 c. 1880s-1930s [bulk: 1880-1910] 2 linear feet (in 2 document boxes and 2 oversized boxes) Click here for a printable PDF of the collection finding aid The George Shephard Page papers include the records of the Page family's kennel, Dunrobin Kennels, which includes some of the first Scottish Deerhounds in America. The collection […]
https://www.akc.org/about/archive/guide-collections/george-shepard-page-collection-of-scottish-deerhound-materials/
| May 18, 2016
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Welcomes Biewer Terrier to its Pack
-Toy Breed Becomes 197th To Be Recognized- [caption id="attachment_120259" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Courtesy of the Biewer Terrier Club of America and AKC[/caption] The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced today that the Biewer Terrier has received full recognition, and is […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-welcomes-biewer-terrier-pack/
| January 4, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
French Bulldog vs Boston Terrier: How to Tell the Difference
The Boston Terrier and French Bulldog are both adorable companions sharing fabulous ears and smooshy flat faces. These small and compact members of the Non-Sporting Group are both popular with city dwellers as they adapt well to an urban environment. But when you see them walking down the sidewalk, can you tell them apart? Although […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/boston-terrier-versus-french-bulldog-how-to-tell-the-difference/
| December 23, 2020