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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
How To Help Your Dog Avoid Cancer
"Cancer" — that dreaded word that nobody wants to hear. But as a leading cause of death in dogs, it's a reality all too many owners may have to face. Sadly, many cancers have a genetic basis, meaning there's not much owners can do to avoid it in their dogs. Yet there are certain choices […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-help-your-dog-avoid-cancer/
| March 2, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Collier County, Florida—Overreaching Requirements for Breeders on County Commissioner Agenda Tomorrow (2/25/20)
Two ordinances on the agenda of the Collier County, Florida, Board of County Commissioners meeting for February 25, 2020, seek to establish overreaching and onerous regulations for both hobby breeders and commercial breeders. Concerned dog owners are urged to immediately contact County Commissioners and attend the meeting on Tuesday. Under current law, all breeders, including […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/collier-county-florida-overreaching-requirements-breeders-county-commissioner-agenda-tomorrow-2-25-20/
| February 24, 2020
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Expert Advice: Agility
When Dogs – and Agility – Help to Heal
Is it possible dogs can help heal us? These two 2019 AKC National Agility Championship competitors would tell you yes. Terri Sanders and Joyce Coleman both thank their dogs – and Agility – for helping them overcome cancer. Terri Sanders and Laney [caption id="attachment_75834" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Terri Sanders says her bond with her 8-year old […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/nac-agility-dogs-help-owners-heal/
| March 17, 2019
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Competition Update Winter 2020
Competition & Title Updates We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, and Tracking. AGILITY Congratulations to the winners at the 2019 AKC Agility Invitational AKC Canine Partners congratulates the All-American Dogs and their owners who competed and won honors at the AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-winter-2020/
| February 7, 2020
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Expert Advice: News
AKC Introduces Math Agility App For Kids
Dogs teach us many lessons — responsibility, empathy, compassion. Agility teaches us even more — perseverance, sportsmanship, strength. Why not add math to that equation? The AKC is now combining dogs, agility, technology, and math to teach kids through the new AKC Math Agility app. Intended for children ages 5-10, the curriculum-based learning game will introduce […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-introduces-math-agility-app-for-kids/
| December 11, 2019
Press Releases
Pekingese “Wasabi” Wins Best in Show at Largest Ever AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin
National Champion is First Toy Group Winner in the History of the Show GCH CH Pequest Wasabi, a Pekingese known as “Wasabi” triumphed over more than 5,200 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 14-15, 2019 in […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/pekingese-wasabi-wins-best-show-largest-ever-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| January 2, 2020
Press Releases
Top Dogs Crowned at AKC Obedience Classic and AKC Agility Invitational
The 2019 AKC Obedience Classic and the AKC Agility Invitational took place December 14-15, 2019 in Orlando, FL 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 ninth year, and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/top-dogs-crowned-akc-obedience-classic-akc-agility-invitational-2/
| December 16, 2019
Press Releases
‘AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin’ to Air on Animal Planet on New Year’s Day
Special Highlights The Largest Show in AKC History with Top Dogs In America Competing For Highest Honor Bring in the new year with one of the world’s largest and most prestigious dog shows, The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, returns to Animal Planet as a three-hour special on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 at […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-dog-show-presented-royal-canin-air-animal-planet-new-years-day/
| December 5, 2019
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Expert Advice: Events
Top Dogs Crowned at 2019 AKC Obedience Classic & AKC Agility Invitational
At the 2019 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, over 900 dogs from all over the United States and beyond gathered in Orlando, Florida, to compete in the 7th AKC Obedience Classic and the 14th AKC Agility Invitational. Nine winning dog/handler teams bested all the rest to take home top honors in each class in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2019-akc-obedience-classic-agility-invitational-winners/
| December 15, 2019
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Breeder Of Merit 100 Club
Breeders of Merit participants are committed to registering 100% of the puppies in their litters. The AKC recognizes and congratulates the Breeders of Merit who have achieved 100% AKC dog registration for their litter during the month the litter was 100% completed. BOM has achieved 100% AKC dog registration for all their AKC-registered litters (lifetime) […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/inner-circle-newsletter/100-club/
| August 21, 2019