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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Meet the Participants of the New AKC Trick Dog Title
Chesapeake Bay Retriever Sienna Bay Watermark Dirk DM DS TKN TKI CGC, shows off one of his tricks that helped earn him the new AKC Intermediate Trick Dog title. Eleven-year-old Kya has had an impressive career that includes a conformation championship and rally titles. Being a veteran has limited some of her activities, but that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/meet-the-participants-of-the-new-akc-trick-dog-title/
| June 6, 2017
![Boykin Spaniel swimming in a lake.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Boykin-Spaniel-swimming-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Just Add Water! 16 Dog Breeds That Can Swim Easily
While some dogs aren't fans of swimming, there are other dog breeds that can swim easily and happily. These breeds were developed to work in the water, whether for hunting, retrieving, rescue, or as all-around helpers. Even though they’re perfectly happy on land, they’re truly delighted to hit the beach, lake, or anything wet. If […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/breeds-that-are-born-to-swim/
| May 31, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Can Brain Scans Predict Which Dogs Will Make the Best Service Dogs?
Few dogs are suited to life as a service dog, whether it’s as a guide dog for the visually impaired, a medical alert dog, or a psychiatric service dog. Therefore, service dog organizations need to be very particular about which dogs enter their programs. Despite that, many of the dogs that enter service dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/can-brain-scans-predict-best-service-dogs/
| May 16, 2017
![German Shepherd Dog Grand Champion Lockenhaus' Rumor Has It V Kenlyn](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/German-Shepherd-Dog-Grand-Champion-Lockenhaus-Rumor-Has-It-V-Kenlyn-400x267.jpg)
Clubs & Delegates
Rumor takes the Capitol By Storm
On the afternoon of May 1, “Rumor” (Grand Champion Lockenhaus' Rumor Has It V Kenlyn), the German Shepherd Dog who took Best in Show honors at both the 2017 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and the 2015 AKC National Championship took a grand tour of the U.S. Capitol to raise awareness of purebred dogs and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/rumor-takes-the-capitol-by-storm/
| May 9, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Congratulations to the United States Capitol Police K-9 Unit
The AKC presented the United States Capitol Police K-9 Unit with the AKC K-9 Officers Award on May 1. The award recognizes the special public service role of dogs that work for government agencies and the skills and partnerships the K-9 handlers have with their dogs. AKC President and CEO Dennis B. Sprung presented the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/congrats-united-states-capitol-k9-unit/
| May 5, 2017
![US Capitol Police K9 Unit receive AKC K9 Officers Award](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/US-Capitol-Police-K9-Unit-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Events
United States Capitol Police K-9 Unit Receives AKC K-9 Award
AKC President and CEO Dennis B. Sprung presented the Award to United States Capitol Police Chief Matthew R. Verderosa, Assistant Chief Steven A. Sund, Deputy Chief Fred P. Rogers and Technician Shawn Haynes, who were accompanied by Will, a black Labrador Retriever. “I am honored to present this award,” said Sprung. “It is a token […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/united-states-capitol-police-k-9-unit-receives-akc-k-9-award/
| May 4, 2017
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
A LED Collar Is a Must for After-Dark Safety
Finding ways to keep your pet safe is a constant concern for dog parents. And life outdoors after dark, whether you're taking a leisurely stroll around the block after dinner, playing in a park off leash, or camping with the entire family, offers additional challenges. A LED dog collar, monitored from your smartphone, provides an essential […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/led-collar-for-after-dark-safety/
| April 4, 2017
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Expert Advice: News
Seeing Eye Dogs in Training Take to Newark Airport to Practice Their Skills
89 pups took to Newark International Airport this weekend as part of their training to become seeing eye dogs. The dogs, a host of German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Poodles, and Labrador Retrievers, are part of the New Jersey organization The Seeing Eye, which trains dogs to help the visually impaired. According to NJ.com, the dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/seeing-eye-dogs-at-newark-airport/
| April 4, 2017
Legislative Alerts
New Jersey Action Update: Call Gov. Christie to Veto Anti-breeder Bill S. 3041
Earlier this week, representatives of the AKC and the NJ Federation of Dog Clubs met with Governor Christie's staff to share our strong concerns about Senate Bill 3041. Although the bill has been improved since first introduced (as S. 63) in January 2016, the American Kennel Club (AKC) remains deeply concerned with harmful impacts on […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-jersey-action-update-call-gov-christie-to-veto-anti-breeder-bill-s-3041/
| March 30, 2017
Press Releases
National Champions in Agility, Obedience and AKC Rally® Crowned in Perry, GA
>The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall entry of more than 1,900 this weekend at the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) National Agility Championship, AKC National Obedience Championship and AKC Rally National Championship held in Perry, Georgia “It is inspiring to see the performances at these three National Championship events. The joy […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/national-champions-in-agility-obedience-and-akc-rally-crowned-in-perry-ga/
| March 29, 2017