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Top Dogs Crowned at AKC Agility Invitational
The 2020 AKC Agility Invitational took place December 12-13, 2020 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. The top five dogs in each breed received an invitation to compete in this prestigious event. Agility competition for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/top-dogs-crowned-akc-agility-invitational/
| December 14, 2020
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Expert Advice: Events
Top Dog Athletes Awarded at 2020 AKC Agility Invitational
Dogs of all sizes, breeds, and ages jumped, weaved, and ran at the 2020 AKC Agility Invitational. The 2020 AKC Agility Invitational took place December 12-13, 2020 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. The top […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/top-dogs-awarded-2020-agility-invitational/
| December 15, 2020
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Expert Advice: Events
Four Teens Earn Top Honors in 2020 AKC Junior Showmanship Finals
The 2020 Junior Showmanship Finals at the AKC National Championship took place on Dec. 12 in Orlando, Florida. To qualify, juniors had to have at least three first-place wins in Open Class with competition present between Oct. 10, 2019 and Oct. 7, 2020. In addition, juniors must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 for the past […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/four-teens-earn-top-honors-2020-akc-junior-showmanship-finals/
| December 14, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
12-Year-Old Chinese Crested “Laars” Makes Obedience History
Marsha showed her first obedience dog in 1979 — a Scottish Terrier who went on to earn her Utility title. It didn't take long for her to get hooked on the sport, and she soon started training Shetland Sheepdogs (one of which went on to earn an OTCH.) In 1993, Marsha was showing a Shetland Sheepdog but […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/chinese-crested-laars-obedience-history/
| November 10, 2020
Press Releases
Debbi Snyder and “Amos” Win AKC National Trick Dog Competition
The American Kennel Club is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 AKC Trick Dog Competition. This 2nd Annual competition was a virtual event, open to Elite Performers, AKC’s highest level of trick dogs. More than 100 competitors from 29 states and Canada submitted videos of performances that were judged by three AKC approved […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/debbi-snyder-amos-win-akc-national-trick-dog-competition/
| December 1, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Diagnostic Criteria for Golden Retriever Pigmentary Uveitis
Golden Retriever Pigmentary Uveitis (GRPU) is an inflammatory disease of the eye recognized in Golden Retrievers throughout the United States and Canada. It was first described in the scientific literature in 1996 and is now recognized as common in Golden Retrievers more than 8 years of age in the United States. Despite ongoing research to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/diagnostic-criteria-golden-retriever-pigmentary-uveitis/
| November 20, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Earn Titles at Home with these AKC Virtual Opportunities
AKC’s Virtual Title program has been a big hit, and it’s easy to see why: there is a lot to enjoy! Though dog shows are being held again, they are still few and far between. An excellent way to get your puppy buyers interested in competing and enjoying AKC dog sports is to encourage them […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/earn-titles-home-akc-virtual-opportunities/
| September 16, 2020
Press Releases
‘AKC Heroes: 2020 Awards for Canine Excellence’ Special Coming to AKC.tv
[caption id="attachment_118232" align="aligncenter" width="300"] 2018 ACE Winner (Therapy Dog Category): “Kol,” Golden Retriever[/caption] The American Kennel Club (AKC) is excited to announce its newest special, AKC Heroes: 2020 Awards for Canine Excellence, coming to its digital network, AKC.tv. This five-episode special, scheduled to air November 30th - December 4th at 12pm ET each day, will […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-heroes-2020-awards-canine-excellence-special-coming-akc-tv/
| November 18, 2020
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
25 Adorable Photos of Dogs in Halloween Costumes
Halloween this year may look a little different, but that doesn't have to mean any less fun! It's the perfect time to show off your dog’s adorable looks, and many dog owners choose to dress their dog up for the holiday. Before dressing up your dog in any Halloween costume, keep these dog costume guidelines in mind […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/adorable-photos-dogs-halloween-costumes/
| October 29, 2020
Press Releases
2020 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2020 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2020. The 2020 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2020-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 4, 2020