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Rescue Network W Breeds
Weimaraner Learn about Weimaraners [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Weimaraner Club of America Rebecca Weimer, wffrescue@aol.com, 618-236-1466 [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Welsh Springer Spaniel Learn about Welsh Springer Spaniels [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America Shannon Gandee, (304) 373-0260, heatherstone@wirefire.com, West Virginia [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Welsh Terrier Learn about Welsh Terriers [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Welsh Terrier […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-rescue-network/rescue-network-w-breeds/
| July 13, 2020
Expert Advice: News
Most Popular Dog Breeds – Full Ranking List
Breed 2018 Rank 2017 Rank 2016 Rank 2015 Rank 2014 Rank Labrador Retrievers 1 1 1 1 1 German Shepherd Dogs 2 2 2 2 2 Golden Retrievers 3 3 3 3 3 French Bulldogs 4 4 6 6 9 Bulldogs 5 5 4 4 4 Beagles 6 6 5 5 5 Poodles 7 7 […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-full-ranking-list/
| March 28, 2019
![2015 Breeder of the Year John Buddie, Tartanside Collies; Breeder of the Year awards ceremony at the 2015 AKC Eukanuba National Championship, Orlando FL.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/AENC2015-IMG_1820-400x267.jpg)
Press Releases
John Buddie Named 2015 AKC Breeder Of The Year
John Buddie was presented with the 2015 AKC Breeder of the Year award for his Tartanside Collies at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Saturday, December 12, 2015. The annual award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2015-akc-breeder-of-the-year/
| December 13, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Colorado: Aurora Seeking Public Input on Breed Ban, New Dangerous Dog Proposal
The City of Aurora, Colorado, is seeking public input into two areas of their policy regarding dangerous dogs: The current breed ban, and a new proposed new dangerous dog law. AKC encourages people who reside in Aurora to provide input to the city on both provisions. Encourage the city on focus on promoting responsible dog […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/colorado-aurora-seeking-public-input-breed-ban-new-dangerous-dog-proposal/
| June 12, 2020
Sports & Events
First Endurance Earthdog 2 Title
By Ken and Bette Nelson The first dog to qualify for the new EE title was a Border Terrier so it may come as no surprise that the first dog to qualify for an EE2 is also a Border Terrier. CH No Autographs Please ME, EE2, AX, AXJ, RN, CGC is our "Tiger". He earned […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/earthdog/first-ee2-title/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Earthdog: Articles
Is Your Dog a Champion Earthdog? Earthdog 101: Tap Into Your Small Terrier's or Dachshund's Instincts Building Den Instinct + Training = Success Announcing AKC’s First Endurance Earthdog Title Second EE Title
https://www.akc.org/sports/earthdog/articles/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Earthdog: Get Started
The purpose of non-competitive Earthdog tests is to offer breeders and owners of small Terriers and Dachshunds a standardized gauge to measure their dogs' natural aptitude and trained hunting and working behaviors when exposed to an underground hunting situation. The noncompetitive program begins with a basic introduction to den work and quarry and progresses through […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/earthdog/getting-started/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Earthdog: About
For generations small terriers and Dachshunds were bred as hunting dogs to track game above and below ground; to bark at their quarry in the den and to bolt or draw it for the hunter. Now these wonderful little dogs are very suitable as family pets, however, they sometimes have to be trained not to […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/earthdog/about/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Taylor Schwartz of Belfox and Misty Hollow Smooth Fox Terriers
Taylor Schwartz, of Lakeville, Minnesota, partners with Belfox and Misty Hollow Smooth Fox Terriers to both breed and show. She got her start in the breed when she was asked to show a puppy. That puppy eventually came home with her, and “the rest is history,” Taylor said. “I have been fortunate to partner with Terri […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-taylor-schwartz-belfox-misty-hollow-smooth-fox-terriers/
| May 8, 2020
![Three Labrador Retrievers sitting outdoors, each a different coat color.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Labrador-Retrievers-three-colors-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: News
The Lab is the Most Popular Dog Breed in the U.S. – For Record 29th Straight Year!
There just seems to be no stopping the Labrador Retriever! For a record 29th year (2019), the versatile sporting breed reigns supreme on the American Kennel Club registry list, a run like no other breed has seen in the record books. Changes in the top ten Little changed in the top ten standings from 2018. Following […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-most-popular-breed-29th-year-row/
| May 1, 2020