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Canine Partners
The Road to Orlando – Meet the AKC Agility Invitational Contenders
This is the first in a series of profiles on the six top mixed-breed dogs that received the invitations to compete in the 2015 AKC Agility Invitational. This big annual event takes place Dec. 11-13 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championships in conformation and the AKC Obedience Classic. Mixed-breed dogs, known […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/the-road-to-orlando-meet-the-akc-agility-invitational-contenders/
| December 1, 2015
Canine Partners
Take Your Small Dog With You on Bike Rides
AKC Canine Partners member Kimberwulf, a Poodle-Shih Tzu mix, loves going for a bike ride with her mom, Patty Buckels of Apache Junction, AZ. She wears her protective glasses and sun visor and is ready to relax in the basket that secures to Patty's handlebars. Such baskets are a great way for your small dog […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/take-your-small-dog-with-you-on-bike-rides/
| September 24, 2015
Canine Partners
University Students Helped by Adopted Therapy Dogs
West Virginia University has adopted three special dogs, two mixed-breeds and a poodle, who provide comfort and company to the students! All dogs, including mixed-breeds and rescues, can be part of the AKC Canine Partners community.
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/university-students-helped-by-adopted-therapy-dogs/
| September 1, 2015
Canine Partners
Rudy: A Small Therapy Dog With a Big Heart
Lemke’s Rudy THDD owned by Judy Lemke of West Sacramento, CA Ten-year-old Rudy is an unassuming little dog who is a mix of Schipperke and Toy Poodle. “Packed within this small dog is a loving and willing heart,” Judy said. Rudy tested in March 2009 for Lend A Heart, Lend A Hand Animal Assisted Therapy […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rudy-a-small-therapy-dog-with-a-big-heart/
| July 24, 2015
Canine Partners
Gander Raises Awareness of Service Dogs Healing Magic
Gander Raises Awareness of Service Dogs’ Healing Magic When the 2014 winners of the AKC Humane Fund Awards of Canine Excellence (ACE) were presented at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championships, the roll call included a former shelter dog who almost lost his life and a military veteran who nearly took his own life. Gander […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/former-shelter-dog-first-mixed-breed-to-earn-ace-award/
| March 11, 2015
Sports & Events
Obedience: History
AKC Obedience Trials owe their existence to a pioneer in the sport of purebred dogs, Mrs. Helen Whitehouse Walker. Helen was a breeder of Standard Poodles and the dogs of her Carillon Kennels were quickly gaining recognition as dogs with outstanding quality and character. Like many Poodle breeders, Helen had to fight the stereotype that […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/obedience/resources/akc-obedience-history/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Junior Report: Celeste Morelli
Hello, my name is Celeste Morelli and I am in Juniors. I am in Open Intermediate and I have Standard Poodles! I have been practicing since I was seven years old and I have been showing since I was nine years old. My breed is harder than most, but it is really fun to work […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-spotlight/junior-report-celeste-morelli/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Junior Photo Gallery July 2015
Westminster Kennel Club
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-photo-gallery-july-2015/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Teach Your Dog to Play Peekaboo
AKC GoodDog Helpline Trainer Milena Barreto has taught her Standard Poodle, Phoebe, dozens of tricks, and Phoebe shows them off on her therapy dog visits. Here, Milena tells us how to teach the very cute trick of Peekaboo. Your dog will walk between your legs from behind and sit, peeping out from behind your legs. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-dog-to-play-peekaboo/
| January 10, 2015
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Expert Advice: Events
Detroit Kennel Club Dog Show Returns to Motor City June 20–21
After a one-year hiatus, the Detroit Kennel Club dog show returns to the Motor City this weekend with events Saturday and Sunday, June 20–21, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in the Detroit suburb of Novi, Michigan. This year’s show features a number of special attractions, including obedience and rally trials, demonstrations, AKC National Owner-Handled […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/detroit-kennel-club-dog-show-returns-to-motor-city-june-2021/
| June 19, 2015