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Expert Advice: News
Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2018 (2019)
AKC registration continues to expand for the sixth year in a row. The most popular dog breeds of 2018 were released on March 20, 2019, according to AKC registration statistics. Registration is not only beneficial for your dog, but for dogs everywhere. The American Kennel Club and its affiliates have donated over $38 million to canine […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-of-2018/
| March 20, 2019
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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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Sports & Events
Which Breeds Will Be at AKC Meet the Breeds?
Hoping to meet a specific dog breed (or cat breed), or do you just want to meet all 150+ breeds? Find your favorites on our list of breeds so you won't miss a single wag, whisker, or woof! They'll all be there to meet you at the January 25-26, 2020 AKC Meet the Breeds event. […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/full-breed-list/
| November 4, 2019
Press Releases
2021 National Owner-Handled Series & National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes Judging Panels Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panels for the 2021 National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2021-national-owner-handled-series-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes-judging-panels-now-available/
| May 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
How to Watch Top Dogs Compete in the 2021 AKC Agility Premier Cup on ESPN
Don't miss the top agility dogs and handlers from across the country as they gather at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida for the AKC Agility Premier Cup. The two-hour event will air on ESPN on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT. From a Borzoi to a Pyrenean Shepherd to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/watch-2021-agility-premier-cup-espn/
| May 17, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Black Russian Terrier History: Meet the Soviet Superdog
Necessity is the mother of invention, the saying goes. And no dog illustrates that better than the Black Russian Terrier. This relatively new breed – barely two decades in the making – was developed after World War II, when Europe was divided into two geopolitical spheres: the Western bloc led by the United States and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/black-russian-terrier-history-soviet-superdog/
| May 4, 2021
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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
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Are We Forgetting the Importance of Tuck-up in the Borzoi Breed?
One aspect of silhouette in the Borzoi standard is underline. The standard does not specifically mention underline; however, this aspect of the breed reflects the combination of chest, ribs, back, and loin. The standard says the following: Chest rather narrow, with great depth of brisket. Ribs very deep, giving room for heart and lung play. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/importance-of-tuck-up/
| June 14, 2015
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
These 12 Juniors Are Taking the Conformation World by Storm!
Ever wonder how handlers get into conformation? Well, many of them start out in Junior Showmanship. And it turns out the kids have a lot to say! We chatted with 12 youngsters ranging from the ages of seven to 16 years at the annual Seattle Kennel Club (SKC) Dog Show at Centurylink Field on March […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/12-juniors-taking-conformation-world-by-storm/
| March 23, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
Meet the Best in Show Judge for the 2018 AKC National Championship
Native New Yorkers tell it like it is, and Elliott B. Weiss — the Best in Show judge at this year’s AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin — is no exception. “I was a teenager, and I grew up without a dog,” he explains about how he got involved in the sport of purebred […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-the-best-in-show-judge-for-the-2018-akc-national-championship/
| October 24, 2018