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AKC National Agility Championship Winners Crowned in Reno, Nevada
Eleven new AKC® National Agility Champions were crowned yesterday at the 2012 AKC National Agility Championship (NAC) sponsored by J &J Dog Supplies, held March 30 – April 1 in Reno, Nevada. The American Kennel Club® event brought together an entry of more than 900 dogs from across the country to compete for the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-agility-championship-winners-crowned-in-reno-nevada/
| April 2, 2012
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AKC/USA Obedience and Agility Team Members Triumph at Crufts
Petra Ford and her Labrador Retriever “Tyler” Win at Crufts Obedience World Cup AKC/USA team members Petra Ford and Tori Self excelled in the Obedience and Agility competitions, respectively, at the Crufts Dog Show, which took place March 8-11 in Birmingham, England. Petra and her Labrador Retriever “Tyler” won the Individual obedience competition in […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-usa-obedience-and-agility-team-members-triumph-at-crufts/
| March 15, 2012
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Dog Agility Stars Jump Into Reno for American Kennel Club National Agility Championship
Dogs from 45 States and Canada Vie for National Agility Champion Titles Nearly 1,000 of the top agility dogs and handlers in the nation will vie for the title of American Kennel Club® (AKC®) National Agility Champion in their height classes on March 30 – April 1, 2012 at the Reno Sparks Livestock Event Center […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dog-agility-stars-jump-into-reno-for-american-kennel-club-national-agi/
| March 6, 2012
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AKC Agility Stars Tori Self & Rev Selected to Compete at the Crufts International Agility Comp.
Tori Self and her Border Collie, NAC MACH Sagehill’s Change the World OF “Rev” have been selected to represent the American Kennel Club in the prestigious International Agility Competition during the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, England. The pair will compete against 25 teams from countries around the world. Tori and Rev were selected based […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-agility-stars-tori-self-and-rev-selected-to-compete-at-the-crufts/
| January 19, 2012
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Expert Advice: Conformation
Practicing Your “Ta-Da”: Tips from a Young Dog Show Exhibitor
By Karissa Groves, age 14 Hi! I’m Karissa Groves, and I love dogs, all sorts of dogs—but I really love Bloodhounds! About four years ago, I went to a dog show with my grandma. When I saw kids there showing dogs, I asked her if I could start showing too. [gallery columns="2" size="medium" link="none" ids="28350,28351"] […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/practicing-your-ta-da-tips-from-a-young-dog-show-exhibitor/
| March 7, 2011
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Help! My Dog Is Hyperactive
It's one of the most commonly reported behavioral concerns of CGC and AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy dog owners. The complaint is that the dog is "hyper" or "too active." In most cases, the problem is really that the dog owner needs some education and the dog may need a more suitable daily schedule and exercise plan. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/help-hyperactive-dog/
| January 28, 2011
Press Releases
Record-Breaking Entry of 3,233 Top Competitors Will Participate At Tenth Annual AKC/Eukanuba Nationa
Record-Breaking Entry of 3,233 Top Competitors Will Participate At Tenth Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Dogs from 49 States and More Than 40 Countries Compete for Over $225,000 in Prize Money and Prestigious Wins Event Broadcast airs on ABC Network Television Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011 NEW YORK, NY – Nearly 2,500 dogs will compete for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/record-breaking-entry-of-3233-top-competitors-will-participate-at-tent/
| November 10, 2010
Press Releases
American Kennel Club and Cat Fanciers’ Association Uncover the Inner Dog & Cat of Connecticut
Old money, steady habits and home to one of the oldest institutions in the country. Connecticut is associated with many things, both good and bad. The state has an official insect (the European Mantis), hero (Nathan Hale), and even a state troubadour (Pierce Campbell) but when it comes to man’s best friend and feline, Connecticut […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-and-cat-fanciers-association-uncover-the-inner-do/
| September 30, 2010
Press Releases
American Kennel Club and Cat Fanciers’ Association Uncover the Inner Dog & Cat of Connecticut
American Kennel Club and Cat Fanciers' Association Uncover the Inner Dog & Cat of Connecticut Old money, steady habits and home to one of the oldest institutions in the country. Connecticut is associated with many things, both good and bad. The state has an official insect (the European Mantis), hero (Nathan Hale), and even […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-and-cat-fanciers-association-uncover-the-inner-do-2/
| September 13, 2010
Press Releases
Winners Crowned at AKC National Agility Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Nearly 1,000 of the Nation's Most Athletic Dogs Competed for Top Honors Eleven new AKC® National Agility Champions were crowned yesterday at the 2010 AKC National Agility Championship sponsored by LubriSyn CA and J&J Dog Supplies, held March 26-28 in Tulsa, Okla. The American Kennel Club® event brought together nearly 1,000 dogs from across the country […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/winners-crowned-at-akc-national-agility-championship-in-tulsa-oklahoma/
| March 29, 2010