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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Breeder Spotlight: Sylvia Calderwood & Her Shetland Sheepdogs
As a child with a passion for dogs, constantly bringing home the strays that crossed her path, Sylvia Calderwood read every book written by Albert Payson Terhune, the beloved author who was also a renowned Collie breeder. So it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that her heart was eventually captured by the Shetland […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-sylvia-calderwood-shetland-sheepdogs/
| February 7, 2022
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club 2021 Breeder of the Year Group Honorees Announced
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2021 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “It is our pleasure to honor this group of esteemed breeders,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and CEO. “These individuals have made important contributions […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-2021-breeder-year-group-honorees-announced/
| December 2, 2021
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Benefits for Breeders
Breeders that participate in the AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. program enjoy these benefits: Bred with H.E.A.R.T. Program Logos Logos will be on both AKC dog registration applications & certificates Breed Specific Web Banners Web banners may be used to promote program acceptance on your website. Litter and Online Reports Coupons Bred with H.E.A.R.T. membership includes […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-bred-with-heart-program/benefits/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How to Train a Doberman Pinscher Puppy: Milestones & Timeline
The Doberman Pinscher has the distinction of being one of the only breeds in the AKC's Working Group that was bred specifically to be a companion to humans. The breed was created in the nineteenth century by German tax collector Louis Dobermann to accompany him in his thankless daily work. Drawing upon this breed legacy, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-train-a-doberman-pinscher/
| October 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Debarah Billings of Windsong Biewer Terriers
AKC Breeder of Merit Debarah Billings hails from Bristol, Tennessee. Her breeding program and Windsong Biewer Terriers began in 2009. Her goal was and continues to be breeding for improvement as well as promoting the Biewer Terrier. AKC: How did you get started in breeding dogs? Debarah: After retiring in 2008, I started my […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-debarah-billings-windsong-biewer-terriers/
| October 14, 2021
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Meet Breeder of Merit and Aspiring Veterinarian: Maxie Bowen
Reputable breeders don’t just breed in the moment: They are thinking years, even decades ahead, thoughtfully breeding dogs that are typey, healthy, and sound enough to continue to benefit the breed long after they are gone. And that philosophy of paying it forward is even more satisfying when a second generation decides to plunk itself […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/meet-breeder-of-merit-maxie-bowen/
| August 14, 2017
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Expert Advice: News
Westminster Will Be Just One of This Doberman’s Many Accomplishments
It’s been said that every dog-owner relationship is unique. Well, welcome to Chester and Steve Garcia’s world, which can best be summed up: better late than never. Westminster 2018 will be the pair’s first trip to America’s most iconic dog show, February 10-13, 2018, in New York City. And amazingly, they are the only entry […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/westminster-chester-the-doberman/
| February 5, 2018
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Expert Advice: Growth & Development
How to Care for Your Large-Breed Dog
From the Labrador Retriever and the Golden Retriever, to the German Shepherd Dog and the German Shorthaired Pointer, some of America's most popular dogs are large breeds, achieving an adult weight in the range of roughly 45 to 90 lbs. These large dogs are different from smaller dogs and extra-large breeds in more than just size […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/how-to-care-for-your-large-breed-dog/
| May 27, 2021
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FSS Frequently Asked Questions
If I purchase/acquire a dog that is from an FSS®-recorded litter, is the dog automatically considered FSS®-recorded? In order to have the dog recorded, you need to forward your FSS® application to the AKC for review with the appropriate fees. You should receive the FSS®reg application form from the person from whom you bought/acquired the […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/foundation-stock-service-program/faq/
| November 17, 2017
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Expert Advice: Juniors
Meet Allison Chism, 15-Year-Old German Wirehaired Pointer Breeder
For 15-year-old Allison Chism of Ocala, Florida, there has never been a time that she hasn't been at dog shows. "I've loved being able to grow up and watch my mom, sister, and my grandmother succeed, which has given me the inspiration to follow in their footsteps," she says. Chism officially stepped into the ring […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/allison-chism-junior-handler/
| June 29, 2021