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American Kennel Club Crowns Winners of First Ever AKC Agility Premier Cup Presented by EEM
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the winners of the first ever AKC Agility Premier Cup Presented by EEM which was held in conjunction with the Longines Masters of New York at NYCB Live at the newly renovated Nassau Veterans Memorial […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-crowns-winners-first-ever-akc-agility-premier-cup-presented-eem/
| April 26, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Dog Products to Celebrate the Top Ten Breeds of 2018
The AKC independently selected each product featured in this article. If you purchase a product through this article, we may receive a portion of the sale. While we do our best to update links often, please note that prices and deals are subject to change. At the American Kennel Club, we celebrate our dogs every […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-products-most-popular-breeds/
| April 22, 2019
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Expert Advice: Feature
Sunny Shay, High Priestess of Afghan Hounds
In any field of endeavor, there are personalities so larger than life that only part of their name is sufficient inducement to bring them to mind. In fashion, there are Valentino and Iman. In music, Adele and Beyoncé and Madonna and too many more to count. And in purebred dogs, there’s Sunny. A Household Name […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/sunny-shay-high-priestess-afghan-hounds/
| April 4, 2019
Press Releases
Labrador Retriever Tops the Popularity Charts for the 28th Year
- German Shorthaired Pointer Continues its Ascent Up the List - The Labrador Retriever once again breaks records! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced at a press conference today at the AKC Museum of the Dog that the loveable Lab remains the number one most popular breed in the United States. Additionally, AKC registration continues […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-tops-popularity-charts-28th-year/
| March 20, 2019
Sports & Events
Spaniels Hunting Tests: Hunting Style
Airedale Terrier American Water Spaniel Boykin Spaniel Chesapeake Bay Retriever Clumber Spaniel Cocker Spaniel Curly-Coated Retriever English Cocker Spaniel English Springer Spaniel Field Spaniel Flat-Coated Retriever Golden Retriever Irish Water Spaniel Labrador Retriever Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Poodle Sussex Spaniel Welsh Springer Spaniel
https://www.akc.org/sports/spaniels/hunting-tests/hunting-style/
| October 26, 2017
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Looking For A Large Hypoallergenic Dog
ASK AKC Dear AKC: I would like to get a dog, however my mom is allergic to the dander, so I am trying to find a breed that is more "hypoallergenic" so she doesn't have a reaction when she visits. I know that no dog is 100% hypoallergenic, but after looking through the AKC's […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/looking-for-large-hypoallergenic-dog/
| May 18, 2015
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
How to Stop a Dog from Marking
QUESTION: I have 2 male poodles, a toy and a miniature, the toy uses the pad sometimes, I can't let him out at night because of critters. The Min. Has started marking all the furniture how do I stop him? AKC ANSWER: Marking is not relieving oneself – it is leaving small amounts of urine […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/stop-dog-from-marking/
| June 24, 2015
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Why Not Give AKC Scent Work a Try?
The sport of AKC Scent Work® makes a game out of your dog’s favorite activity — sniffing. Scent work asks a dog to locate a hidden cotton swab scented with essential oil. Besides being incredibly fun, the sport has many benefits, and any dog, purebred or mixed breed, is welcome to compete. Why Try Scent […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/why-not-give-akc-scent-work-a-try/
| January 15, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Allan Unleashed: Everything Old is New Again
Dog owners are nothing if not fickle in their tastes. Breed popularity is cyclical through the years and, too often, based on a dog’s random star turn in a movie, TV commercial, or YouTube video (with little research done on the breed’s exercise and grooming needs.) What Happened to Afghan Hounds? Most people are surprised […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/allan-unleashed-everything-old-new-again/
| December 6, 2018
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Expert Advice: Events
Meet the Winners of the AKC National Agility Championship
The top agility canine athletes in the nation were crowned on March 25 from an overall entry of 917 dogs at the AKC National Agility Championship held in Reno, Nevada. “These dogs are true athletes, and it’s amazing to see them do what they do best,” said Carrie DeYoung, AKC Director of Agility. “Their performances […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-the-winners-of-the-akc-national-agility-championship/
| April 3, 2018