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Canine Partners
Congratulations to the first All-American to Earn the VST Tracking Title!
Thirteen-year-old Maddie Dunn TD TDU VST and her owner Charlene Dunn of Arlington, TX, recently became the first Canine Partners team to earn the AKC Variable Surface Tracking title. Maddie also holds the Tracking Dog (TD) and the Tracking Dog Urban (TDU) titles. Charlene found Maddie in the streets of Arlington, almost 12 years ago […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/congratulations-to-the-first-all-american-to-earn-the-vst-tracking-title/
| April 7, 2015
Press Releases
AKC Announces Board of Directors Election Results
-- Lee Arnold, Carl C. Ashby, III, Alan Kalter, and Dr. Robert D. Smith Elected -- The Annual Meeting of the AKC Delegates took place on March 10, 2009. Four new Directors have been elected: Lee Arnold, Delegate from the Southern Colorado Kennel Club; Carl C. Ashby, III, Delegate from the United States Kerry Blue […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-board-of-directors-election-results-4/
| March 10, 2009
Sports & Events
Junior Report: Carter Mabe
One year ago, a friend of our family was diagnosed with a terminal illness. He wasn’t able to take care of his six year old Border Collie, so my mom and I took Dylan into our home. We already had an older dog but Dylan liked to retrieve balls and spend time with me, like […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-spotlight/junior-report-carter-mabe/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Junior Report: Karissa Groves
Two Days, Two Bloodhounds, Two Best Juniors What a thrilling dog show weekend at the Terry-All Kennel Club dog show in Brighton, Colorado. The Juniors in my area are truly fabulous and most of them are my dog show friends. Honestly besides my family, the Juniors ring is where I get most of my support […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-spotlight/junior-report-karissa-groves/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Junior Report: Brianna Fryer
Jazzy and I first started dog training and showing with the local 4-H club. Since that day, we didn’t want to stop. Training Jazzy is always the highlight of my day. Since we live in Florida it gets very hot, even on the most miserable days it makes it not as bad when you spend […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-spotlight/junior-report-brianna-fryer/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Photographer Captures Amazing Images of Working Dogs Around the World
Around the world, culture and languages change, but one thing remains the same: People everywhere love their dogs. Photographer Andrew Fladeboe discovered the unique bonds between people and their dogs, as well as the animals' strong desire to work, while traveling the globe photographing working dogs in their element. For his series, The Shepherd's Realm, Fladeboe traveled to the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/photographer-captures-amazing-images-of-working-dogs-around-the-world/
| January 1, 2009
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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
Sports & Events
Having a WONDERFUL Time With Their Dogs
Dear Performance Events: I have been doing both AKC and ASFA lure coursing for a number of years, with several sighthound breeds. But my husband and I have also run non-sanctioned lure coursing fun days at our farm for as many years as well. We initially confined them to the sighthound breeds but started allowing […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/coursing/coursing-ability-test/articles/wonderful-time/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
6 Dog Breeds with Beards
In honor of start of Movember, we're putting wags and whiskers centerstage. Here are six stately dog breeds that boast some seriously awesome beards. Airedale Terrier: Look at at those muttonchops! No wonder he's called the "King of Terriers." Miniature Schnauzer: Who can resist the bushy beard (and, seriously, the EYEBROWS) on […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/6-bearded-dog-breeds/
| January 1, 2009
Sports & Events
Building Your Handling Skills
Good dog handling isn't an accident. It is a learned skill. It requires a good working relationship with the dog, proper training, clear and consistent commands and the ability to read the livestock. You must know what the stock are doing and what they are about to do. There is only one way to know […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/herding/articles/building-your-handling-skills/
| October 26, 2017