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2020 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees
In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were created and first awarded in 1999 to honor our best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a national […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/nominees/2020-lifetime-achievement-award-nominees/
| September 23, 2019
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Expert Advice: Feature
2019 ACE Award Winner Polly the Labrador Retriever Is a Service Dog to Rally Around
From unending hours in ambulances and her owner’s hospital room to hanging out at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) rifle team’s noisy practice, Polly and her unflappable personality have been put to the test this year. “She’s unfazed by almost anything," says owner Rachel Husband, 28, of Sparks, Nevada. "She trusts me while adapting […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/service-dog-rally-pup-polly-the-lab-wins-ace-award/
| October 18, 2019
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Press Releases
Five Heroic Dogs Honored With 2018 AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)
The AKC® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 19th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. One award is presented in each of the following five categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Service, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/five-heroic-dogs-honored-2018-akc-humane-fund-awards-canine-excellence-ace/
| August 23, 2018
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Expert Advice: Health
Bone Cancer Genome in Dogs Could Help Decipher Disease in Children
Osteosarcoma (OS) is a bone cancer that is common in dogs, but rare in children. Studies found that the OS in canines shares genetic and genomic similarities to OS in kids. Comparative oncology helps doctors use dog OS as a means to unlock answers for OS in children. The bone cancer known as osteosarcoma is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/bone-cancer-in-dogs-may-help-treat-disease-in-kids/
| November 4, 2019
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The Cost of Owning a Dog
While the benefits of pet ownership far outweigh the costs, every responsible dog owner knows that along with love and companionship comes financial responsibility. An online survey of more than 1,000 visitors to www.akc.org determined what responsible owners can expect to pony-up for their pooch: One-time costs such as a crate, spaying/neutering or emergency vet […]
https://www.akc.org/press-center/articles-resources/facts-and-stats/cost-owning-dog/
| August 12, 2019
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Expert Advice: News
Whiskey the Whippet Crowned 2018 AKC National Champion
Whiskey is typically an acquired taste. But at the largest-ever AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin on December 15 and 16, judges and spectators alike toasted a 3-year-old Whippet by that name who went all the way to Best in Show under judge Elliott B. Weiss. The First Whippet Winner Platinum Grand Champion Pinnacle […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-national-champion-2018/
| January 2, 2019
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Competition Update Fall 2019
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking and Trick Dog. Big congrats to the first All-American to earn the Scent Work Masters title and the seventh All-American to earn the Obedience Trial Championship! AGILITY Master Agility Championships (MACH) Multiple Master Agility […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-fall-2019/
| September 26, 2019
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every October, we are reminded to spread the word about breast cancer prevention and early detection. That awareness extends to our dogs as well. How does hearing the words “she’s got breast cancer” affect you? Does it bring tears to your eyes? Start a knot in the pit of your stomach? Unleash anger at being […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/breast-cancer-awareness-for-humans-and-dogs/
| September 27, 2019
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2019 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees
In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were created and first awarded in 1999 to honor our best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a national […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/nominees/2019-lifetime-achievement-award-nominees/
| September 19, 2018
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Expert Advice: Feature
How One Xolo Breeder Found Unexpected Service Dog Success
Service dogs can come in all forms, as one Xolo breeder has learned. Now, her hairless Xolos act as stellar service dogs to those afflicted by allergies.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/xolo-breeder-finds-unexpected-service-dog-success/
| September 19, 2019