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Legislative Alerts
Iowa Alert: Your Opposition Needed — Harmful Breeder Bills Advancing
Bills are moving in both the Iowa House and Senate that would further regulate those who maintain four or more intact dogs and receive any kind of consideration for breeding or transferring even one dog. The bills have now passed subcommittee and could be considered by the full committees any time. It is essential that […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/iowa-harmful-breeder-bills/
| February 11, 2016
Expert Advice: News
2016 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Royal Canin are pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2016 National Championship to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2016. The 2016 event will showcase the top national and international dogs and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2016-national-championship-judging-panel/
| February 11, 2016
Press Releases
2016 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Royal Canin are pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2016 National Championship to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2016. The 2016 event will showcase the top national and international dogs and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2016-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 11, 2016
![Siberian Husky Cinnar wins Best in Show at Westminster 1980](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Siberian-Husky-Cinnar-Westminster-Best-in-Show-1980-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Feature
The True Cinderella Story Behind The 1980 Westminster Show
Helfgott-Turner Productions is in the process of funding their latest project, a movie called “A Little Magic: The Trish and Cinnar Story.” The feature film will tell the true Cinderella story behind the 1980 Westminster Kennel Club show, where young Trish Kanzler handled her mother’s red Siberian Husky, Cinnar, to Best in Show—a remarkable feat, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/true-cinderella-story-behind-1980-westminster-show/
| February 11, 2016
![Scottish Terrier Sadie wins Westminster Best in Show](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Scottish-Terrier-Sadie-Westminster-Best-in-Show-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Events
Champion Bloodlines: Meet the Breeders of Westminster Winners
It takes an army to raise a champion show dog: an owner to take her home and love her when it’s not show time, a groomer to clip, trim, brush and smooth with perfect precision, a handler to highlight her best features and exhibit her to the best of her breed standards. But before any […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/champion-bloodlines-meet-breeders-westminster-winners/
| February 10, 2016
Canine Partners
Who’s Your Valentine? Ten Ways to Show Your Dog Some Love
By AKC GoodDog! Helpline Trainer Hilarie Erb This Valentine’s Day, think about who really loves you unconditionally. It’s nice that your human significant other doesn’t steal your socks, but does he/she match your dog’s crazy enthusiasm every time you come home? Here are some things you can do for your dog that will show your […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/whos-your-valentine-ten-ways-to-show-your-dog-some-love/
| February 10, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Meet the Seven Dog Breeds Debuting at Westminster 140
When the nation’s greatest show dogs descend on New York City for the 140th Westminster Kennel Club dog show presented by Purina® Pro Plan®, several newcomers will be strutting their stuff on the big stage for the first time. Here’s quick primer on the seven new AKC breeds making their Westminster debut in 2016. Bergamasco […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-the-7-breeds-debuting-at-westminster-140/
| February 10, 2016
Expert Advice: Events
Choosing A Champion: Judges Face A Tough Task At Westminster
The Super Bowl and World Cup have referees. The World Series has umpires. When it comes to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina® Pro Plan®, the second-longest-running sporting event in the United States, there is a different type of officiating crew. Judges are given the difficult task of choosing the crème de […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/choosing-champion-judges-face-tough-task-westminster/
| February 10, 2016
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Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
AKC Program Gives Breeders the Opportunity to Keep Learning
For more than 30 years, Mike Woodson has bred pure-bred dogs. He is an AKC Breeder of Merit, and his dogs have won many honors in conformation and performance events. Woodson often gives advice to people getting started in the dog fancy. An educator by profession, he could easily teach a course on breeding quality […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-program-gives-breeders-opportunity-keep-learning/
| February 9, 2016
![German Shepherd Dog in front of American Flag](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/German-Shepherd-Dog-American-Flag-400x267.jpg)
Clubs & Delegates
More Than 100 Lawmakers Participate As Meet The Breeds Honorary Chairs
AKC is pleased to announce that more than one hundred legislators from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are sharing their commitment to responsible dog ownership this month by serving as honorary chairs for the Meet the Breeds™ event hosted by the American Kennel Club and Westminster Kennel Club. The Meet the Breeds event celebrates […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/government-relations-blogs__trashed/100-lawmakers-participate-meet-breeds-honorary-chairs/
| February 9, 2016