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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Despite a Late Start to Diving, Doberman Pinscher ‘Jet’ Loves to Fly
"Jet" the Doberman Pinscher may be a star diving dog only two years into his career, but it wasn't always this way. For three years, he couldn't even swim.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/diving-dogs-challenge-2024-jet/
| February 21, 2024
Press Releases
2024 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGING PANEL NOW AVAILABLE
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2024 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 2024. The 2024 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2024-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 21, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
‘DD’ Proves Age is No Limit at the 2024 Diving Dogs Challenge
Though she's 10 years old, "DD" the All American Dog shows no signs of slowing down. She's competing in the 2024 AKC Diving Dogs Challenge in Arizona.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/diving-dogs-challenge-2024-dd/
| February 20, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
From Sick to Speedy: Beagle ‘Toast’ Competes in AKC Fastest Dogs USA
Toast, the two-year-old Beagle, beat the odds when he got parvovirus as a puppy. Now, he's one of the highest-ranking Fast CAT Beagles.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-fastest-dogs-usa-toast/
| February 20, 2024
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Expert Advice: Feature
At 95-Years-Old, Donna Fox Reflects on Her Seven-Decade Obedience Career
Donna Fox has only recently retired from dog sports: at 89 years old. Now 95, she reflects on her lifelong love of Poodles and dog Obedience.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/donna-fox-obedience/
| February 16, 2024
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues February 2024
The following are highlights of the numerous bills in Congress that could impact dog owners and the wellbeing of dogs. Visit our 2024 Legislation Tracking map and click on “Federal Bills” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-february-2024/
| February 15, 2024
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Expert Advice: Juniors
Meet Junior Handler Bebe Mathews
At 17-years-old, Junior Handler Bebe Mathews is already ranked high in dog sports, even though she only got started in 2021.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-bebe-mathews/
| February 13, 2024
Legislative Alerts
Hawai’i Dog Bills to be Considered Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13
Committees in the Hawai’i State Legislature are scheduled to consider dog-related bills on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Hawai’i residents are encouraged to review the bills listed below and share concerns with the appropriate committee members. Senate Bill 2874 seeks to establish a non-refundable income tax credit for residential landlords who lease a unit to a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hawaii-dog-bills-considered-tomorrow-tuesday-february-13/
| February 12, 2024
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Expert Advice: Feature
After a Tough Start to Life, Australian Shepherd “Leonidas” Becomes a Conformation, Service Dog
When he was born, he was struggling to survive. Now, Australian Shepherd "Leonidas" is a conformation dog and PTSD service dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/australian-shepherd-leonidas/
| February 9, 2024
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Expert Advice: Conformation
Conformation 101: What is a Conformation Dog Show?
You may have seen dog shows on TV, but what exactly happens at a Conformation event? How are dogs judged, and how do they win?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/conformation-101/
| February 7, 2024