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Expert Advice: Breed History
Boykin Spaniel History: South Carolina’s Little Brown Swamp Dog
It was strange, eerie even, like one of those science-fiction movies where a person wanders into a town invaded by space aliens. No matter where you looked, there they were: little brown dogs. They were romping on lawns, trotting into grocery stores, sailing by on shrimp boats, and peering out the windows of cars and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/boykin-spaniel-history-south-carolinas-little-brown-swamp-dog/
| July 19, 2021
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Crowns New National Champions in Obedience and Rally
The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of more than 640 dogs this past weekend at the AKC National Obedience Championship and AKC Rally® National Championship. Competitions were held July 9th-11th, 2021 at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, OH. “It was absolutely incredible to watch these outstanding performances as […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-crowns-new-national-champions-obedience-rally-3/
| July 12, 2021
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Expert Advice: Obedience
Golden Retriever “Juicy” Wins 2021 AKC National Obedience Championship
After nearly two full days of competition between more than 100 dogs, one Golden Retriever came out on top: Juicy. Six-year-old Juicy (OTCH7 High Times Totally Sauced UDX7 PCD OGM SH) earned a score of 517.5/520 and was handled by owner Sharri Lynn Sibert of Schoolcraft, MI. No stranger to success, Juicy was the first […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/golden-retriever-juicy-wins-2021-national-obedience/
| July 11, 2021
Expert Advice: News
Meet Bailey: The Ghost-Hunting Dog of Savannah
Visitors and residents of Savannah, Georgia, who are hoping to catch a glimpse of something (or someone) otherworldly are getting a little help from a rather intuitive Golden Retriever. Bailey The Ghost Hunting Dog of Savannah accompanies his owner, Melynda Ware-Loomis, as she leads walking ghost tours of what is considered by some to be […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ghost-hunting-dog-savannah/
| October 27, 2015
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Dog Videos That Are Too Hysterical to Handle
Dogs young and old can be comical from time to time. From tricks and talents to everything in between, it’s always fun to watch their silly and smart habits captured on camera. Get ready to laugh with some of the funniest dog videos we could find. Note: All credit goes to original video owners. Say […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-videos-that-are-just-too-funny/
| August 15, 2016
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Tips on Training in the Whelping Box
Pam Blair of Home Grown Trilogy Labrador Retrievers & Golden Retrievers starts attention work and trick training before her puppies leave for their new homes. The Connecticut resident says her new owners are amazed when their pups can wave “hi” to them. She tells us how she makes it work: “Once the pups know I […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/training-tips-for-the-whelping-box/
| November 16, 2016
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog Athlete of the Month: Bauer the Golden Retriever
Lauren Mulvihill didn't grow up with dogs, but that never stopped her from wanting one. Growing up, her cousin's dog Casey — “the perfect Golden to a T" — was friendly, goofy, and smart. Lauren begged her parents for a dog like Casey. “I would ask every single holiday," she says. “I'd be like, please […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-athlete-of-the-month-bauer-the-golden-retriever/
| June 25, 2021
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Expert Advice: Juniors
Carley Simpson: From Junior Handler to Pooch Perfect Co-Executive Producer
Can showing Conformation dogs prep someone for a top-level career as a television executive? For Carley Simpson, the answer is “yes." In February 2000, the former Snohomish, Washington resident earned a prestigious third place in Junior Showmanship with her Golden Retriever at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dazzled by the media spotlight at New […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/carley-simpson-junior-handler-pooch-perfect-co-executive-producer/
| May 12, 2021
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Expert Advice: News
Therapy Dog Works Magic in the Most Challenging Environments
Kol, a Grand Champion Bronze Golden Retriever, is one of five, loyal companion dogs who won the 19th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). The winners will be honored at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida, December 15-16, 2018. There is a reason Jane Eisenberg has labeled […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/therapy-dog-works-magic-in-the-most-challenging-environments/
| October 18, 2018
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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Can Handlers Impact the Success of Therapy Dog Sessions?
At a Glance: Researchers identified four distinct therapy dog handling styles: hands-off, permissive, authoritative, and authoritarian The new study suggests the dog's handler may impact the success therapy dog sessions Therapy dogs can have a tremendous impact on the people they interact with. From senior centers to hospitals to schools, these dogs bring joy and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/could-handlers-potentially-impact-the-success-of-therapy-dog-sessions/
| August 22, 2019