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Careers at AKC
Since 1884, The AKC has been the nation's leading not-for-profit organization devoted to the study, breeding, exhibiting, welfare, and advancement of purebred dogs. We operate the world's largest purebred-dog registry, affiliated with U.S. dog clubs and serve as the governing body for the dog sport, sanctioning over 22,000 events per year. The American Kennel Club […]
https://www.akc.org/careers/
| January 4, 2018
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Breeder Spotlight: Lynn and Jim Caswell of Wavemaker Staffordshire Bull Terriers
Photos courtesy of Wavemaker Staffords Lynn and Jim Caswell of Grayson, Ga., own, show, and breed Staffordshire Bull Terriers. They travel around the country promoting health, exercise, and the breed standard, with a focus on the total dog: temperament, structure, movement, and type. The Caswells have been involved with this breed for 14 years and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-lynn-and-jim-caswell-of-wavemaker/
| January 3, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet the AKC’s Newest All-Breed Show Campaigner, the Azawakh
There’s a newly recognized breed coming to American Kennel Club all-breed show rings this year. It has both a tongue-twister name and a unique physique. Many confuse this breed for a Greyhound or a Whippet, but three owners set the record straight. Meet the Azawakh Meet the Azawakh (pronounced AH-ZA-WAHK), a tall, slender Hound originating […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/newest-breed-the-azawakh/
| January 2, 2018
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Your Dog Remembers More Than You Think
How much do you think your dog remembers about the day-to-day events in his life? Is his memory as good as yours, or is he only living in the moment? The ability to recall personal events and specific moments is known as "episodic memory," and it's up for debate whether dogs possess this type of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogs-remember/
| December 28, 2017
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Learning to Speak Dog – The Meaning of Your Dog’s Barks
Does your dog understand you better than you understand him? Or do you have a good grasp of what your dog is trying to say? Dog owners spend a great deal of time and effort training their dogs to understand humans, but they don't always put the same energy into learning the language of their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/learn-speak-dog-meaning-dogs-barks/
| December 22, 2017
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Expert Advice: Feature
Meet K-9 Copper, the Black and Tan Coonhound That Is a Cocoa Community Hero
Copper, a 16-month-old Black and Tan Coonhound, has achieved more in his 16 months than most people do in their first 10 years of life. Copper is a K-9 with the Cocoa Police Department in Brevard County, Fla. He's also a certified therapy dog and a courtroom dog. We had the pleasure of meeting Copper […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-k-9-copper-the-black-and-tan-coonhound/
| December 22, 2017
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Expert Advice: Studies
The Top 10 Dog Names of 2017
Every year, Rover.com releases its list of top dog names, and the results are in for 2017! One of the most interesting things about the annual list of the 10 most popular dog names is that it rarely changes much. It's a classic group of names that dog owners gravitate to year after year. However, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/top-10-dog-names-of-2017/
| December 21, 2017
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Expert Advice: Events
12 Incredible Booths from AKC Meet the Breeds
An event such as the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin offers an amazing opportunity to meet the many breeds competing in the ring. This year, the AKC Meet the Breeds individual booths represented more than 100 breeds. Like every breed, and, in fact, every dog, every booth is truly unique. Each breed club […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/incredible-booths-akc-meet-the-breeds/
| December 20, 2017
Press Releases
Cocker Spaniel “Striker” Wins Best in Show at Largest Ever AKC National Championship
COCKER SPANIEL “STRIKER” WINS BEST IN SHOW AT LARGEST EVER AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN National Champion Beats Dogs from 50 States and 44 Countries GCHP CH Silverhall Strike Force, an ASCOB Cocker Spaniel known as “Striker” triumphed over nearly 5,000 dogs to earn a $50,000 cash prize, a paw print pendant […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/cocker-spaniel-striker-wins-best-in-show-at-largest-ever-akc-national-championship/
| December 19, 2017
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Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
6 Tips for Puppy-Proofing Your Home to Keep Fido From Running Amok
Puppy-proofing should be one of the first things on any new dog parent's checklist. After all, puppies are curious creatures. They'll sniff, chew, and swallow things that interest them. Unfortunately, some of those things in your house might be harmful or poisonous to them. Therefore, make sure your home is puppy-proofed before the little one […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/6-tips-keep-fido-from-running-amok/
| December 18, 2017