SORT BY
Press Releases
2020 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2020 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2020. The 2020 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2020-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 4, 2020
![](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/JohnsonJ1-Team-on-RR-Track-Front-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: News
Beyond Iditarod: The History and Future of Sled Dogs
When you think of sled dogs, your mind may go straight to the legendary dog races, such as the Iditarod, in which teams of beautiful huskies pull mushers (the sport's term for the sled drivers) through ice and snow. It's a stunning thing to watch, but there's much more to sled dogs' history than just […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/beyond-iditarod-the-history-and-future-of-sled-dogs/
| January 30, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
Year in Review January 2020
AKC Government Relations Reflects on Record 2019 Legislative Year 2019 was a record year for AKC Government Relations, with the team tracking over 2,300 bills on the federal, state and local levels across all 50 states. This marks a significant increase, with over 300 more bills than 2018, and the most bills ever tracked by […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/year-review-january-2020/
| January 16, 2020
![dog on stairs](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Dog_Stairs_Hero-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: General Health
Does Your Dog Need Dog Stairs or a Ramp?
If you have a senior dog, a dog with arthritis, or a dog with other mobility issues, it may be time for dog stairs or a ramp. In fact, dog stairs and ramps can also make life easier for some very small dogs or breeds with short legs and long bodies, like Dachshunds and Corgis. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-stairs-and-ramps/
| January 13, 2020
![Two Standard Poodles, one white and one black, standing outdoors in the yard.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/01133009/Standard-Poodles-standing-outdoors-in-the-yard-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Standard Poodle Facts You May Not Know
Standard Poodles are among the most instantly recognizable of all dog breeds. Known largely for their stylish looks, the athletic, eager, and intelligent Standard Poodle has so many more talents besides simply looking pretty. Learn more about this iconic Non-Sporting Group breed with these Standard Poodle fun facts. Standard Poodles Originated in Germany Although it […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/fun-facts-standard-poodle/
| December 24, 2019
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Launches Educational Math App for Children
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry, leading industry authority and advocate for dogs, is proud to continue their extensive commitment to education with the launch of the AKC Math Agility App. The educational app is designed to teach children math using the popular AKC dog sport, Agility. In Agility, dogs race […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-launches-educational-math-app-children/
| December 16, 2019
![](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1803_UPDIF2018_Thursday_04219-1-min-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Disc Dog 101: Ins and Outs of UpDog Challenge & AKC’s Disc Dog Title
Anyone who's ever tossed a flying disc to a dog can appreciate the satisfaction of a perfect throw and catch. While the exact origins are unclear, the sport of disc dog has been a part of canine culture since at least the 1970s. Disc dog has been around in some form for decades, but the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/disc-dog-101-whats-updog-challenge/
| December 10, 2019
![Pekingese dog on a red carpet](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ANC2017-Friday-Puppy-Stake-AR3I71011-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Events
First-Timer’s Guide to Attending the AKC National Championship
Never mind the Mouse. In December, Orlando is all about the dog. Actually, make that plural: Dogs–thousands of them, from tiny Chihuahuas to ginormous Great Danes–stream into Florida to compete in the American Kennel Club's annual flagship event, the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. But if you're never attended before, you might just […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/first-timers-guide-to-the-akc-invitational/
| December 4, 2019
![](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/how-old-is-my-dog-in-human-years-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Health
How to Calculate Dog Years to Human Years
Since the 1950s, the popular calculation of how old a dog was “in human years” has been that one dog year is the equivalent of seven human years. Even though this formula has been around for a surprisingly long time, the reality is not so cut-and-dried. That doesn’t stop people from defaulting to this traditional […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-calculate-dog-years-to-human-years/
| November 20, 2019
![](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/retouched_no_WM-min-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Steppin’ Out: Welcome To The World of Musical Freestyle or “Dog Dancing”
Dogs dancing were depicted in ancient pottery, and vaudeville-era included musical numbers with dogs. Modern musical freestyle dates back to the '80s, helped by "heelwork to music" displays at Crufts. Dogs of any breed capable of learning obedience and tricks can ultimately learn musical freestyle. In 2013, Zandra Brown took in a 5 1/2 –year-old […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/welcome-to-the-world-of-musical-freestyle-dog-dancing/
| November 13, 2019