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My Favorite Dog
Learning Objectives With support from the teacher, students will organize, represent, and interpret data. Students will ask and answer questions about the total number of data points and how many are in each category. Grade Levels K-2 Common Core Standard CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.MD.C.4 Organize, represent, and interpret data with up to three categories; ask and […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/grades-k-2-lesson-plans/k-2-math/my-favorite-dog/
| February 27, 2018
Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever is Most Popular Dog Once Again in Houston
Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Houston’s top spot in the 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Labrador Retriever was also recognized as the #1 pup in the country, along with multiple cities including Seattle, Washington, D.C., and Denver to name a few. The French Bulldog jumped two spots […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-houstons-number-1/
| March 21, 2017
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Friends and Vets Helping Pets Foundation Brings Precious Smiles to Many
For years her Vizslas’ successes in dog sports have produced many smiles and good vibes for Cathy Cline, of North Hollywood, Calif., but those memories don’t compare to the unshakable happiness triggered by Friends and Vets Helping Pets (FVHP), the foundation she started in 2012. Yes, there have been plenty of hand-wringing, frustrating moments, too, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/friends-vets-helping-pets-foundation-brings-precious-smiles-many%e2%80%8b/
| February 1, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
7 Memorable Moments From The 2015 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship
This past weekend, thousands of dogs and dog lovers descended on Orlando, Florida for the 2015 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship at the Orange County Convention Center. Here are a few highlights: New world records were set during the Elite Finals of Dock Diving. The winning jump was 30 feet 7 inches by a Labrador Retriever named […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/7-moments-from-national-championship-2015/
| February 1, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
Dogs for War
TEXT AND ILLUSTRATIONS BY RIA HÖRTER REPRINTED FROM THE CANINE CHRONICLE During war time, dogs have been used as messenger dogs, patrol dogs, guard dogs, mine dogs, Red Cross dogs or as draught dogs for the transportation of weapons, ammunition, food and medical supplies. No role at all Numerous dog books state that Greek and Roman […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dogs-for-war/
| February 1, 2018
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Expert Advice: Government Relations
Why Breed Bans Affect You
Does your dog have almond shaped eyes? A heavy and muscular neck? A tail medium in length that tapers to a point? A smooth and short coat? A broad chest? If you said yes to these questions, then congratulations, you own a “pit bull” …At least according to the City and County of San Francisco’s […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/breed-bans-affect/
| February 1, 2018
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Service, Therapy, and Working Dogs
Humans aren’t the only members of the workforce! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) celebrates the evolution of our canine coworkers – what jobs they were originally bred to perform and what work you can see them doing now. Dogs go above and beyond each and every day, not only as beloved family pets, but as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/service-therapy-working-dogs/
| January 31, 2018
Canine Partners
Incredible Nose Earns Top Titles & Finds Lost Pets
Griffin Fielding TDX owned by Maureen Fielding of N. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Seven-year-old Griffin came into being through an accidental mating between a black German Shepherd female and a German Short-haired Pointer male. “He is a fine hunting dog with a strong work ethic, making him an excellent tracking dog,” Maureen said. Griffin started […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/incredible-nose-earns-top-titles-finds-lost-pets-2/
| January 29, 2015
Expert Advice: News
2016 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Royal Canin are pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2016 National Championship to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2016. The 2016 event will showcase the top national and international dogs and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2016-national-championship-judging-panel/
| February 11, 2016
Expert Advice: Events
Newtown Kennel Club Hosts the 2015 Western CT Police K-9 Challenge
Neither rain, nor wind, nor dark of day could keep the police K-9s away! Teams from area Connecticut towns, the MTA K9 unit in New York City and the 928th Military Police Army National Guard tackled the obstacle course, apprehended suspects and demonstrated their obedience skills at the inaugural Western CT Police K-9 Challenge. The fundraising event, held […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/western-ct-police-k9-challenge/
| October 2, 2015