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American Kennel Club Announces Winner of the Second ‘AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge’
Puli Takes 'Best in Show' The American Kennel Club is happy to announce the winner of the second AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge. The event garnered 400 entries. GCHB CH Cordmaker Boys Will Be Boys PT NAP NJP, a Puli known as “Archie,” was awarded Best in Show by AKC Judge Dr. Donald Sturz, Jr. of New […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-winner-second-akc-virtual-top-dog-challenge/
| August 27, 2020
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Announces Judging Panel for 2nd AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge
- Entries Open August 3rd- The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the second AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge. This virtual conformation competition is open to all AKC recognized breeds including Miscellaneous breeds. Entries close on August 10th at 12pm ET. Heading the panel as Best in Show and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-judging-panel-2nd-akc-virtual-top-dog-challenge/
| July 23, 2020
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Announces Winner of the ‘AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge’
Miniature Schnauzer Takes 'Best in Show' The American Kennel Club is happy to announce the winner of the 1st ever AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge. The inaugural event garnered 689 entries. GCHP CH Carmel Sky High Wish Upon a Star, a Miniature Schnauzer known as “Twink,” was awarded Best in Show by AKC Judge and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-winner-akc-virtual-top-dog-challenge/
| June 25, 2020
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
15 Incredible US Dog Memorial Sites to Visit
Did you know that there are amazing dog memorials located across the country? Whether they’re war heroes or stars of their local community, canines have inspired permanent monuments that dog lovers can visit. While we can't travel at the moment due to COVID-19, there are many dog memorials you can learn about from your living […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/dog-memorials/
| May 21, 2020
![Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy being held in the arms of a young woman.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/corgi-puppy-in-womans-arms-crop2-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2019
Wondering how popular your pooch really is? Now you can find out. The most popular dog breeds of 2019 were released on May 1, 2020 (also National Purebred Dog Day) based on 2019 AKC registration statistics. It may come as no surprise that the Labrador Retriever takes the top spot for the 29th year in a row, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/2020-popular-breeds-2019/
| May 1, 2020
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Do Dogs Have a Sense of Humor?
We all know dogs we describe as amusing, entertaining, or downright hilarious. Dogs can make us laugh. But do the dogs, themselves, have a sense of humor? Do they know they’re being funny? Do canines find things amusing? Do dogs laugh, and if so, what makes them laugh? Is playfulness the same as a sense […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/do-dogs-have-a-sense-of-humor/
| March 27, 2020
![Spaniel spoon](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cavalier-spaniel-senior-with-spoon-food-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Nutrition
Choosing the Right Dog Food For Your Senior Dog
As dogs age, their health and nutritional needs evolve and change. Keep your senior dog going strong through proper nutrition, diet, and lifestyle choices.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/nutritional-needs-for-senior-dogs/
| February 26, 2020
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Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
How To Read Dog Body Language
Dog body language involves a series of unique methods for communicating emotions and intentions. It can be quite different from how humans communicate with one another. A lot of canine communication consists of barks, whines, and growls, so it's important to know what dog sounds mean. More often, though, dogs rely on nonverbal body language. That […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/how-to-read-dog-body-language/
| January 27, 2020
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
The Best Dog Movies On Disney Plus
Disney Plus (stylized as Disney+) is finally here and it is overwhelmingly full of content. There are so many shows and movies to choose from that it seems almost impossible to choose what to watch. First, Disney is known for its wholesome content, both animated and live-action, which often involves animals. Where do you go […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/the-best-dog-movies-on-disney-plus/
| November 28, 2019
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Expert Advice: Feature
Alva Rosenberg: Dog Show Dean & Judge Against Whom All Others Measured
Every sport has had its great ones. And the sport of dogs had Alva Rosenberg. Excruciatingly modest and correspondingly revered, Alva Rosenberg was, and arguably still is, the most respected judge in the history of dog shows in America, and perhaps the world. Even the British, who invented the conformation game and have no tendency to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/alva-rosenberg-iconic-discerning-dog-show-judge/
| November 8, 2019