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Clubs & Delegates
National Specialty Toolkit
Traditional Media Ways to Increase the Chance of Coverage for Your National Specialty Encouraging local media to cover your National Specialty is a great way to promote your breed and educate potential owners about the type of lifestyle that is suitable for your breed. Aside from inviting the local news station or newspaper reporters to […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/promote/media-resources/national-specialty-toolkit/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Obedience: History
AKC Obedience Trials owe their existence to a pioneer in the sport of purebred dogs, Mrs. Helen Whitehouse Walker. Helen was a breeder of Standard Poodles and the dogs of her Carillon Kennels were quickly gaining recognition as dogs with outstanding quality and character. Like many Poodle breeders, Helen had to fight the stereotype that […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/obedience/resources/akc-obedience-history/
| October 26, 2017
![Obedience and Rally Fans](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Obedience-and-Rally-Fans-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Events
Dogs and Owners Enjoy Summer Obedience and Rally Trials in Minnesota
On Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16, the weekend of AKC obedience and rally trials at On The Run! Canine Center in Ham Lake, Minnesota, arrived—and with it heat and humidity, as is typical for this time of year. But that didn’t stop local dog folks from showing up early to help set up and run the annual Cambridge […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/summer-obedience-rally-trials/
| August 21, 2015
![Type the breeders foundation social](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/type-the-breeders-foundation-social-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Type: The Breeder’s Foundation
Anyone who aspires to be a breeder rather than merely a producer of puppies must first understand the nuances of correct type, following the recipe given in the breed standard. Just what is type? In general, with regard to purebred dogs type means those physical features and characteristics that define the breed—that make a Golden […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/type-the-breeders-foundation/
| March 20, 2015
![Brittany](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/Brittany-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
8 Medium-Sized Dogs
Is Tibetan Mastiff just a bit too large for your taste? And a Chihuahua maybe, well, a little too small? You might find one of these eight breeds to be just right. Learn more about popular medium-sized dogs here: Bulldog: Gentle and protective, Bulldogs make excellent family pets. They form strong bonds with children and have a loveable disposition. Bulldogs don’t […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/8-most-popular-medium-sized-dogs/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Breed Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing
Ever hesitate to bring up a hard-to-pronounce foreign name because you’re afraid you’ll pull a Travolta and totally butcher it? To help you avoid these uncomfortable moments, WOOFipedia presents this handy pronunciation guide to five breeds whose names you’re embarrassed to say aloud at the dog park. Entlebucher Mountain Dog ENT-leh-boo-cur This Swiss herder’s name […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/breed-names-youre-probably-mispronouncing/
| January 1, 2009
Apps
FAST CAT Rankings
FAST CAT is a 100-yard dash for dogs. The FAST CAT Ranking is a list of handicapped speed standings for the top 20 dogs in each breed based on FAST CAT races for a given year. It's a performance-driven way of answering questions about how fast a dog is or can be. FAST CAT is […]
https://www.apps.akc.org//apps/fastcat_ranking/index.cfm
| November 15, 2017
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Expert Advice: Government Relations
Delaware Senate Set to Consider Making Golden Retriever the State Dog
By Jessica Acito, AKC Government Relations The Delaware House of Representatives has unanimously approved a bill to make the Golden Retriever Delaware’s state dog. Eleven states currently have official state dog breeds, often recognizing those that are indigenous to a state. Pending approval by the Delaware Senate, the Golden Retriever will join the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/delaware-state-dog-golden/
| June 20, 2016
![NC Rep Gale Adcock with Port Water Dog](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/NC-Rep-Gale-Adcock-with-Port-Water-Dog-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Events
AKC Celebrates 6th Annual “Canines at the Capitol” Event at NC Legislature
On a very busy and stressful day at the State Capitol, North Carolina legislators and staff, were thrilled to once again welcome the American Kennel Club for the annual AKC Canines at the Capitol event. The AKC invited them to “come hug a dog on your lunch break” and they did just that – […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-celebrates-6th-annual-canines-at-the-capitol-event-at-nc-legislature/
| April 5, 2017
Sports & Events
Agility FAQ
Agility - Frequently Asked Questions 1. How do I find a local Agility training class for my dog? Look in the Yellow Pages under Pets or Dog Training for your local AKC club or dog school. Check this website for the training resources page and search for upcoming Agility Trials in your area. […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/exhibitor-resources/faq/
| October 26, 2017