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2017 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) honored recipients of the AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards at the annual Delegates Meeting Luncheon, in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida. The winners received an engraved silver Revere bowl. A larger Tiffany and Co. bowl, engraved with the names of all recipients past […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/recipients/2017-2/
| October 26, 2016
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2014 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) honored recipients of the AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards at the annual Delegates Meeting Luncheon, in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. The winners received an engraved silver Revere bowl. A larger Tiffany and Co. bowl, engraved with the names of all recipients past and present, will remain on permanent display […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/recipients/2014-2/
| November 13, 2018
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Expert Advice: Events
What Sets These Two Borzoi Apart in Rally? They’re The Only Ones.
Until Dean Eelman married Melissa 17 years ago, he had never had a dog. Over the years, they had two Golden Retrievers and two Keeshonden. But about five years ago, Dean met his first Borzoi, and he immediately fell in love with the breed. Six months later Dean and Melissa welcomed two Borzoi to their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/borzoi-compete-rally-national-championship/
| November 25, 2020
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Expert Advice: General Health
How to Tell If Your Dog Is in Shape Or Overweight
If your pooch is looking a bit more pudgy than usual, it's actually quite common. The battle of the bulge isn't just something people face — so do pets. In fact, according to a 2018 survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 55.8 percent of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. And […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-tell-if-your-dog-is-fat/
| August 7, 2019
![Border Collie puppy lying next to a sneaker.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/border-collie-puppy-sweet-near-shoe-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Puppy Health
Puppy Senses: How Your Puppy Sees, Hears, and Smells the World
Puppies' eyes open at 14-21 days old, but their sight is still limited Hearing is the last sense that puppies fully develop — they can't hear until about three weeks old Puppies navigate by smell from the moment they are born — it is their strongest sense Puppies come tumbling into our lives full of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppy-senses/
| August 28, 2019
Sports & Events
History
Warrior Ancestors Many canine historians believe that huge, fierce Molossian dogs, kept by the Ancient Greeks, were brought to British shores by Phoenician traders in the sixth century BC and became the ancestors of the early mastiff-type dogs. These canine giants were used as dogs of war. Julius Caesar, in his account of the Roman […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/field-events-hounds/coonhound/scenthound-history/
| October 26, 2017
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Sports & Events
Raccoon Hound Events
The AKC Raccoon Hound Events Program consists of Nite Hunts, Hunt Tests, Field Trials, Water Races and Bench Shows. Nite Hunts are the most popular of the events and are one of the only competitive sports where dogs hunt in natural areas where native game must be trailed and tracked and has not been planted. […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/field-events-hounds/coonhound/
| October 26, 2017
![Bluetick Coonhound standing in the forest in Autumn.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Bluetick-Coonhound-400x267.jpg)
Dog Breeds
Bluetick Coonhound
The sleekly beautiful Bluetick Coonhound is a sweet and affectionate charmer who might enjoy snoozing in the shade, but in pursuit of quarry he is relentless, bold, and single-minded. His off-the-charts prey drive must be channeled.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bluetick-coonhound/
| November 6, 2017
![Two Tibetan Spaniel puppies playing in the grass.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Tibetan_Spaniel_Puppies_Playing-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Setting Puppies Up for Success in New Homes: Early Socialization and Training Tips
Many first-time puppy owners feel overwhelmed in the early weeks of bringing home their new addition. As a responsible breeder, there is much that can be done to alleviate some of the more common issues owners have with new puppies before you send your precious litters out to their new homes. Addressing common problems before they begin can set your puppies up for success in their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/early-socialization-training-tips-for-puppies/
| January 21, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
By the Numbers: Most & Least Popular Dog Breeds Over the Years
In 1991, the Labrador Retriever began its uninterrupted reign as the most popular breed in the U.S., ending the Cocker Spaniel's 23 years in the top position. As the No. 1 breed of the 1940s, the Cocker Spaniel, enjoyed a renaissance in the ’80s, climbing back into the top spot from 1983–1990. That feat meant that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/numbers-most-and-least-popular-dog-breeds/
| May 1, 2020