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Westminster Kennel Club & American Kennel Club Set to Take Over NYC With Meet & Compete
Westminster Kennel Club & American Kennel Club Set to Take Over NYC With Meet & Compete - Cats Return to 2018 “Meet the Breeds” Event - The Westminster Kennel Club and American Kennel Club (AKC®) present Meet & Compete, featuring the 5th Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster and AKC Meet the Breeds®, brought to […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/westminster-kennel-club-american-kennel-club-set-to-take-over-nyc-with-meet-compete/
| November 16, 2017
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Weimaraner “Gali” Wins Inaugural AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy And Junior Stakes
GCH CH Unity’s Maid an Entrance CGC, a Weimaraner known as “Gali” triumphed over more than 1,200 puppies and junior dogs to earn the title of AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Junior of the Year, held today in Orlando, Fla. “Gali,” owned by Michelle Hunter and Gregory McLogan and Amy L. Tourond of Springfield, Missouri […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/weimaraner-gali-wins-inaugural-akc-royal-canin-national-all-breed-puppy-and-junior-stakes/
| December 17, 2017
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AKC Humane Fund Donates $40,000 to Animal Organizations
-Funds donated to help animal organizations with disaster relief efforts- In support of the people and pets affected by the recent natural disasters around the country, the AKC Humane Fund has donated $40,000, through its “Sandy Fund,” to four separate animal organizations. The donations of $10,000 each were made to The Sato Project, The Houston […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-humane-fund-donates-40000-to-animal-organizations/
| December 6, 2017
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AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Premieres On Animal Planet New Year’s Day
AKC National Championship Dog Show presented by Royal Canin Premieres On Animal Planet New Year’s Day At 7pm ET With Guest Host Jerry O’Connell Sportscasters Jason Knapp and Sam Ryan and AKC’s Gina DiNardo to Serve as Co-Hosts; U.S. Marine and K9 Handler Megan Leavey Joins the Nation’s Largest Dog Show Royal Canin, a global […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-by-royal-canin-premieres-on-animal-planet-new-years-day/
| December 1, 2017
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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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Top Dogs Crowned at AKC Obedience Classic and AKC Agility Invitational
The 2017 AKC Obedience Classic and the AKC Agility Invitational took place December 16-17, 2017 in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. Obedience and agility competitions for junior handlers were held for the seventh year, and an AKC Rally® […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/top-dogs-crowned-at-akc-obedience-classic-and-akc-agility-invitational/
| December 20, 2017
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The American Kennel Club Honors Three Fearless Canines With 2018 Paw Of Courage Awards
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is proud to announce the recipients of the first 2018 AKC Paw of Courage awards to show appreciation for the working canines that put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe. This award specifically […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-honors-three-fearless-canines-with-2018-paw-of-courage-awards/
| January 23, 2018
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Nederlandse Kooikerhondje & Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen Gain Full American Kennel Club Recognition
The Pack Has Expanded! Nederlandse Kooikerhondje and Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen Gain Full American Kennel Club Recognition
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/nederlandse-kooikerhondje-grand-basset-griffon-vendeen-gain-full-american-kennel-club-recognition/
| January 10, 2018
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Harrier
The Harrier looks like a taller version of a Beagle, but this breed has its own distinctive history and talents. Here are seven things you didn't know about the Harrier: 1. The First Pack Was Established in 1260 In England, where the Harrier breed originated, Sir Elias de Midhope established the first pack of Harriers […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-harrier/
| September 22, 2016
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Expert Advice: Health
Senior Dogs Might Benefit From Indoor Potty Training
Has your senior dog developed health problems that make a trip outside to the toilet area challenging? Perhaps stairs are too difficult for his arthritic joints or he can no longer hold it through the night. There are many health conditions that can interfere with your older dog's bathroom routine, and in some cases, indoor […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/senior-dogs-might-benefit-indoor-potty-training/
| October 19, 2017