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AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN DRAWS ENTRY OF MORE THAN 5,700 DOGS IN ITS 23rd YEAR
The AKC® National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a new record-breaking entry. A grand total of 5,762 dogs will compete for the title of America’s National Champion on December 16 and 17, 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Combined with the other weekend events, including the AKC®/Royal Canin National All-Breed […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin-draws-entry-5700-dogs-23rd-year/
| November 15, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet the Winners of the 2023 AKC Agility Premier Cup
Some of the fastest dog-handler teams competed to crown the agility champion in each height division. See the winners of the 2023 AKC Agility Premier Cup.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/winners-akc-agility-premier-cup-2023/
| August 20, 2023
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Unleashing the Benefits of Homemade Fresh Dog Food
If you want homemade dog food, you know that preparing it can be a hassle. What can you do to get all the benefits of homemade dog food without the mess? Try the ChefPaw by Innovet Pet Products!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/benefits-of-homemade-dog-food/
| August 7, 2023
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Canine Bladder Stones
Marthina Greer First presented Pure Dog Talk Jan 2023 Bladder stones are the quintessential “which came first, the chicken or the egg” question. By this, we mean that a dog can have a bladder symptoms that are caused by a bladder stone, or the bladder infection can cause bladder stones to form. Which then becomes […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/inner-circle-newsletter/canine-bladder-stones-marthina-greer/
| July 31, 2023
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AKC DNA + Health Kit – Included Tests
All AKC DNA + Health Kits include the original 201 markers for genetic identity and parentage verification purposes, as well as over 328 genetic variants for health and traits. Download a pdf of all included tests Health Tests Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS, SN) This genetic variant is associated with an inherited neurological disease characterized by […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/dna/dna-resource-center/akc-dna-health-kit-tests-available/
| July 26, 2023
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs: Closer to Solving the Mystery?
Since diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy was identified in 2018, researchers have linked it to diets with peas, lentils and possibly potatoes.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/dilated-cardiomyopathy-dogs-update/
| July 5, 2023
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Expert Advice: Flea & Tick
Lyme Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Tests, Treatment, and Prevention
Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is a bacterial illness that can be transmitted to humans, dogs, and other animals by certain species of ticks. It is caused by the spiral-shaped bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is carried inside a tick and gets into a dog or person’s bloodstream through a tick bite. Once in the bloodstream, the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/lyme-disease-in-dogs/
| April 12, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Most Popular Dog Breeds by City 2022
From Atlanta to West Palm Beach, here are the most popular dog breeds in each city based on the 2022 rankings from the American Kennel Club.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-city-2022/
| March 22, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Winners Crowned at 2023 AKC National Agility Championship
Nearly 1,300 dogs competed in the AKC National Agility Championship presented by YuMOVE, but only 12 were Champions. See all winners here.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/winners-2023-akc-national-agility-championship/
| March 20, 2023
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CROWNS 2023 NATIONAL AGILITY CHAMPIONS
The top Agility dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of nearly 1,300 competitors at the AKC National Agility Championship presented by YuMOVE.The high energy competition was held March 16-19 at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square in Tulsa, OK. “What a thrilling competition we had this year,” […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-crowns-2023-national-agility-champions/
| March 20, 2023