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AKC AGILITY LEAGUE ANNOUNCES WINTER SEASON WINNERS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the winners of the recently concluded sixth season of the AKC Agility League. Team champions were named in each of the eight divisions. The AKC Agility League is sponsored by Purina Pro […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-agility-league-announces-winter-season-winners/
| April 29, 2024
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Expert Advice: Juniors
Meet Junior Handlers, Brothers Jackson and Nathan Harris
Jackson Harris (14-years old) of Oswego, NY got involved with conformation around the same time he began homeschooling. His brother soon followed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-jackson-nathan-harris/
| April 22, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
How Is a Dog’s Coat Length and Type Inherited?
What makes your dog's coat long, short, straight, curly, wiry or silky? Most coat types are determined by genes at just three genetic locations.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dogs-coat-length-type/
| April 9, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet the 2024 AKC National Agility Championship Winners
Over 1000 dogs participated in the 2024 AKC National Agility Championship presented by YuMOVE to show off their skills as America's top Agility dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2024-akc-national-agility-championship-winners/
| March 28, 2024
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CROWNS 2024 NATIONAL AGILITY CHAMPIONS
The top Agility dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of 1,330 competitors at the AKC National Agility Championship presented by YuMOVE. The high energy competition was held March 14-17 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, GA. “We had a stellar competition this year,” said Carrie DeYoung, Director […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-crowns-2024-national-agility-champions/
| March 28, 2024
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Sports & Events
Agility League Spotlight: All Juniors/All Aussie Team Shines Brightly in Florida
The spotlight shines on a special team composed of all Junior Handlers and Australian Shepherds – the Wiggle Butt Crew. The team, which competes in Regulation Senior, is based at Ashley’s Dog Sports in Jacksonville, FL. Dog trainer and mother Ashley Escobar coaches this cute and talented bunch. She tells us more about the team […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/in-the-zone/agility-league-spotlight-juniors-all-aussie-team-shines-brightly-florida/
| March 25, 2024
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Expert Advice: News
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2023
Based on American Kennel Club registration statistics, we rank the most popular dog breeds in America each year. The French Bulldog takes the No. 1 spot!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-2023/
| March 20, 2024
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2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
The AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards were created to recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of purebred dogs on a national level. The recipients were selected by votes cast by AKC Member Clubs for nominees in each of the following categories: Conformation, Companion Events and Performance Events. The American Kennel Club […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/recipients/2023/
| March 19, 2024
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES THE RECIPIENTS OF 2023 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Michael Canalizo (Conformation), Curt Curtis (Companion Events) and Laurie Soutar (Performance). The Awards, created by AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung in 1999, are presented in […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-recipients-2023-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| March 18, 2024
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Previously Aired AKC Judges Education Webinars
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2024"] Below you will find recording links and resources for webinars that aired in 2024. Once you click the recording link, you will be asked to enter your name and email address in order to access the recording. Review and FAQ's on Conformation Judging Procedures, Policies and Guidelines Tuesday, January 16, 2024 View […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/akc-education-webinar-series/previously-aired-akc-judges-education-webinars/
| March 15, 2024