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Expert Advice: Events
AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin Draws Record Entry Numbers
The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin has drawn record entry numbers in its 16th year. An entry of 4,710 dogs will compete for the title of National Champion on December 17 and 18, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Combined with the other weekend events the AKC Agility Invitational, the AKC Obedience Classic, AKC National Owner-Handler Series Finals, NADD/AKC Diving Dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2016-national-championship-record-entries/
| November 23, 2016
Clubs & Delegates
All Puppy Breeds
Find more information on all the different breeds of puppies. Not sure which puppy is right for you? Take a short quiz to Find a Match. A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | R | S | T | V | W | X | Y A. Breed Group Affenpinscher Toy Afghan Hound Hound Airedale Terrier Terrier Akita Working Alaskan Malamute Working American English Coonhound Hound American Eskimo Dog […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/puppies/all-breeds/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Junior Event: Poodle Club of America
Poodle Club of America Juniors What a GREAT TIME for PCA Juniors! While entries around the country statistically show a slow decline, the Junior entries at the 2015 PCA Nationals were greater than 90% of Parent Clubs in the United States. Juniors participated in several disciplines, as well as two new attendees that joined us […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/upcoming-junior-clinics/junior-event-poodle-club-of-america/
| October 26, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier Is a Big Dog in a Little Body
Header photo courtesy of Norma Ryan, AKC Breeder of Merit The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is renowned for his unique appearance as well as his literary connection. This long-bodied, low-to-the-ground dog is a member of the Terrier Group and while he exhibits some typical terrier qualities, he also has some unique characteristics. During the late 1600s, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/get-to-know-the-dandie-dinmont-terrier/
| September 23, 2016
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Keep Your Dog Busy on a Rainy Day: Play the Memory Game!
It can be challenging to keep an active dog occupied when the weather is bad and they can’t go outside to run. But you can create fun games to keep your dog busy on inclement days. Mental challenges are just as tiring as physical exercise! To play the Memory Game, you will need three buckets, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/play-the-memory-game/
| February 21, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
8 Things You Didn’t Know About the Irish Water Spaniel
They're often mistaken for Poodles, but Irish Water Spaniels have their own distinct personalities and talents. Here are some things you didn't know about the Irish Water Spaniel: 1. It's One of the Oldest Spaniel Breeds There are dozens of different spaniel breeds, but the Irish Water Spaniel is probably one of the oldest. There […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/irish-water-spaniel-facts/
| November 8, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Things the Spanish Water Dog Is… and Isn’t
The first thing to know about the Spanish Water Dog is that he is not really a water dog. Unlike the Irish Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel, the Spanish Water Dog (SWD) is in the herding group, not the sporting group. Yes, he will work in water, but this ancient breed was developed to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/seven-things-spanish-water-dog/
| December 6, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever Is Once Again America’s Most Popular Dog
BREED 2015 2014 2013 Retrievers (Labrador) 1 1 1 German Shepherd Dogs 2 2 2 Retrievers (Golden) 3 3 3 Bulldogs 4 4 5 Beagles 5 5 4 French Bulldogs 6 9 11 Yorkshire Terriers 7 6 6 Poodles 8 7 8 Rottweilers 9 10 9 Boxers 10 8 7 Pointers (German Shorthaired) 11 12 […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-is-once-again-americas-most-popular-dog/
| February 22, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever Reigns Supreme Once Again in Raleigh
Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Raleigh’s top spot in the 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Lab was also recognized as the #1 pup in Houston, Kansas City, and Denver. The Havanese was a big mover and shaker in Raleigh, breaking into the top 10 at number […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-number-1-in-raleigh/
| March 21, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever is #1 Once Again in Seattle
Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Seattle’s top spot in the 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Lab was also recognized as the #1 pup in Raleigh, Washington, D.C., and Dallas. The big movers and shaker in Seattle for 2016 was the Havanese, jumping from 12th to 5th, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-seattles-number-1/
| March 21, 2017