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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Belgian Sheepdog History: Becoming a Breed of Its Own
Aficionado may not be a strong enough term to describe partisans of the Belgian Sheepdog. It takes the word appassionata to really convey the keen devotion of the breed's fanciers toward their dogs. The Belgian Sheepdog inspires such intense loyalty because they themselves live and love with such great passion. Their unique combination of intelligence […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/belgian-sheepdog-history/
| September 7, 2022
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Expert Advice: News
Five Years of Bred With H.E.A.R.T.: Free Enrollment & More
As a child and young adult, Laura Haas helped her family breed German Shepherd Dogs. But it wasn't until an encounter later in life with a whole new breed that re-ignited Haas's love of producing beautiful purebred dogs. “In 2008 while at an AKC conformation show, I met a Black Russian Terrier for the first time," […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/bred-with-heart-five-years/
| October 16, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Akita Versus Shiba Inu: How to Tell the Difference
When you see a dog with their tail curled high over their back and triangular ears standing alertly, you might feel confident you're looking at a Japanese breed. But are you equally confident you know which one? The Akita and the Shiba Inu share a similar heritage and body shape. But the Akita, a member […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/akita-versus-shiba-inu-how-to-tell-the-difference/
| July 19, 2022
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Breeder Programs & Services
Whether you’re breeding your first litter or next Best in Show winner, we offer invaluable resources for dog breeders, including up-to-date information, ongoing educational programs and more: Litter Registration Show you are a responsible breeder and that your puppies meet breed standards! When you register your litters with the AKC, you get a Registration Certificate […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/
| October 26, 2017
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History of the American Kennel Club
Our Beginnings On September 17, 1884, a group of twelve dedicated sportsmen, responding to a "meeting call" from Messrs. J. M. Taylor and Elliot Smith, met in the rooms of the Philadelphia Kennel Club in that city. Each member of the group was a representative or "delegate" from a dog club that had, in the […]
https://www.akc.org/about/history/
| December 19, 2014
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Requirements
The following must be met in order to be accepted into the program: Has a history of at least 5 years involvement with AKC events. Earned AKC Conformation, Performance or Companion* event titles on a minimum of 4 dogs from AKC litters they bred/co-bred in each breed applied for. Member of an AKC club. Certifies […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/breeder-of-merit-requirements/
| October 26, 2017
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2018 AKC US Detection Dog Conference
2022 | 2019 | 2018 The second AKC US Detection Dog Conference was a success with a capacity attendance. Internationally known subject matter experts delivered thought provoking presentations that covered the breeding, training and deployment of Explosives Detection Canines as well as discussions on the domestic shortage of these amazing dogs. Thank you to the […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-detection-dog-conference-2018/
| November 8, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Early Puppy Development: Exercises for Your Litter’s First Weeks
Marie Eguro has been breeding Shetland Sheepdogs occasionally over the last 10 years. She has trained, bred, and raised numerous Obedience trial champions, as well as numerous Best in Specialty Show winners, and Herding Group placers. She is proud to be an AKC Breeder of Merit. Eguro talks about how going beyond the basics of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/early-puppy-development/
| December 9, 2019
Chairman's Reports
March 2020 Chairman’s Report
For the past eight years, I have been fortunate to serve on the Board of this great American Kennel Club, the world’s strongest and most effective champion for purebred dogs and our Sport. It has been a privilege to play a role in the advancement of AKC’s mission and to be a part of so […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/march-2020-chairmans-report/
| March 10, 2020
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2021 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees
In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were created and first awarded in 1999 to honor our best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a national […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/nominees/2021-lifetime-achievement-award-nominees/
| February 22, 2021