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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Can My Dog Do That? You’ll Never Know Till You Try
AKC Gazette breed column, Bearded Collies: Try something new with your dog in 2015 — there's a veritable feast of canine activities out there that he's likely to enjoy. I recently spent a pleasant afternoon cruising on Lake Ontario in a sailboat owned by friends who have two Bearded Collies of my breeding. The Beardies, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/can-my-dog-do-that-youll-never-know-till-you-try/
| January 8, 2015
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Committee Report
Background The Conflict of Interest Committee (CIC) was appointed by the Chairman in November 2003. Its charge was to "evaluate all areas of possible conflict of interest situations within AKC and the sport. It should detail the conflict provisions now in place and make recommendations for possible modifications or further provisions if required. Its […]
https://www.akc.org/about/minutes-reports/special-reports/conflict/committee/
| December 19, 2014
Press Releases
The 15 Largest Dog Breeds: More Dog To Love
Some people live by the motto "bigger is better," and it extends to their dogs too. There are many large dog breeds, each with different care and training needs. Exercise Most large dog breeds were bred for a purpose or function. Some breeds were meant to be hunters, others guard dogs. Dogs with great endurance […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-15-largest-dog-breeds-more-dog-to-love/
| September 18, 2014
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Teach Your Dog to Lie Down
If your dog already knows how to sit, “lie down” is a great skill for your dog to learn next. In this video, Port Chester Obedience Training Club trainer Nancy Field CPDT-KA and her Labrador Retriever, “Emma”, demonstrate how to train your dog to lie down.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-dog-to-lie-down/
| September 3, 2014
Press Releases
Westminster Group Winners
Sky the Wire Fox Terrier may have won Best in Show at the 138th Westminster Dog Show, but what about the competition she was up against? Learn about all of the Group Winners over at WOOFipedia.com and see if they would be the right pet for you. Sporting Group Winner: The Irish Water Spaniel is […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/westminster-group-winners/
| February 12, 2014
Press Releases
AKC Awards Third Quarter Community Achievement Awards
Lehigh Valley Kennel Club and Obedience Training Club of Wichita Falls Honored With AKC Community Achievement Awards The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announced recently that the Lehigh Valley Kennel Club (PA) and the Obedience Training Club of Wichita Fall, Inc. (TX) have been honored with AKC Community Achievement Awards for the third quarter of […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-awards-third-quarter-community-achievement-awards/
| November 16, 2012
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Delaware County Kennel Club and Pasco Florida Kennel Club with Community
New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announced recently that Delaware County Kennel Club (Pennsylvania) and the Pasco Florida Kennel Club have been honored with AKC Community Achievement Award for the first quarter of 2012. The AKC Community Achievement Awards support and recognize outstanding public education and legislation efforts of AKC-affiliated clubs, AKC-recognized […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-delaware-county-kennel-club-and-pasco-flor/
| April 13, 2012
Chairman's Reports
September 2011 Chairman’s Report
– AKC Meet the Breeds® to Return to New York City – This November 19th and 20th, AKC Meet the Breeds® will return to New York City for its third spectacular year at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Sponsored by PetPartners, Inc., Your Partner in Pet Health Care®, AKC Meet the Breeds® is one […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2011-09/
| September 13, 2011
Press Releases
Five Canine Heroes Honored with AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)
-- Recipients Include a Dog that Beat Death to Become a Local Hero and a Pomeranian Raising Awareness for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention -- The AKC® Humane Fund announced the winners of the 12th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), which commemorates five loyal, hard-working dogs that have made significant contributions […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/five-canine-heroes-honored-akc-humane-fund-awards-canine-excellence-ace/
| September 12, 2011
Legislative Alerts
Guilford County to Require Breeder Licensing and Inspections of Private Homes! Calls and Emails Need
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners will consider changes to their animal control ordinance at a work session and commission meeting this week. According to the information we have at this time, public comment will NOT be accepted at those meetings, so it is imperative that concerned dog owners and breeders call or email the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/guilford-county-to-require-breeder-licensing-and-inspections-of-privat/
| October 5, 2010