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Sports & Events
Dachshund Field Trials
Did you know that Dachshund translates to "badger dog" in German? Indeed, there are many similarities between a Doxie and a badger: From their long and low bodies to their abilities to hunt both above- and below-ground. Dachshund Field Trials (“competitions”) are held in fenced-in areas, and the objective is to “track the game,” meaning to follow […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/field-events-hounds/dachshund-field-trials/
| October 26, 2017
Clubs & Delegates
All Seminars By Date
March 21 2018: Raleigh, North Carolina Title: 5 Days - Toy Breeds - Seminars & Hands-on Workshops Breed: Toy Breeds Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: NC Triangle Area Judges Education Group, Co-sponsored by the participating Tarheel Cluster dog clubs Contact Name: Celeste M. Gonzalez - Email: nctriangleareajudgesedgroup@yahoo.com Phone: (336) 259-0061 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the […]
https://www.apps.akc.org/apps/clubs/seminars/seminars.cfm?page=3
| October 26, 2017
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Dog Breeds
Hanoverian Scenthound
The Hanoverian Scenthound has a calm and assured temperament, at the same time sensitive with his handler, and choosy and discerning with strangers. He has high capabilities of concentration in any tracking work with strong loyalty to the hunter in charge.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/hanoverian-scenthound/
| November 6, 2017
Legislative Alerts
NJ: Bill Could Make Certain Performance Events, Related Activities Unlawful – Request Amendment/Clarification Today
New Jersey Assembly Bill 1365 seeks to prohibit the “harassing or taking” of wildlife at competitive events. Because the bill could impact clubs offering AKC-sanctioned performance events in New Jersey, including those that offer sporting, hound, earthdog, and herding events, it is imperative that AKC-affiliated clubs in New Jersey, and breeders, owners, and performance dog […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-bill-make-certain-performance-events-related-activities-unlawful-request-amendment-clarification-today/
| January 26, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Irish Red and White Setter History: The Original Setter From Ireland
No matter what war they serve in, returning soldiers often come home to find the place they left very much changed. There are the sad discoveries of parents who pass. Sweethearts who stray. And, in the case of dog lovers, beloved breeds that are no more. The decimation of dog breeds during wartime comes down […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/irish-red-and-white-setter-history/
| January 21, 2021
Press Releases
Whippet “Bourbon” Wins Best in Show at 20th AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin
National Champion Beats Out More Than 4,000 Dogs GCHP CH Pinnacle Kentucky Bourbon, a Whippet known as “Bourbon” triumphed over more than 4,000 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 12-13, 2020 in Orlando, FL. “Bourbon,” owned […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/whippet-bourbon-wins-best-show-20th-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| January 18, 2021
Pages
George Shepard Page collection of Scottish Deerhound materials
AKE 20.1 c. 1880s-1930s [bulk: 1880-1910] 2 linear feet (in 2 document boxes and 2 oversized boxes) Click here for a printable PDF of the collection finding aid The George Shephard Page papers include the records of the Page family's kennel, Dunrobin Kennels, which includes some of the first Scottish Deerhounds in America. The collection […]
https://www.akc.org/about/archive/guide-collections/george-shepard-page-collection-of-scottish-deerhound-materials/
| May 18, 2016
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
National Champions & Top Dogs Crowned in Orlando
Thousands of dogs, representing the best in their sports, competed at the 20th AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin and related AKC events. The competitions took place Dec. 11 – 13 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. More than 4,000 dogs competed in the conformation dog show. The overall show totals, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/national-champions-top-dogs-crowned-orlando/
| December 22, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
Regulations Highlights December 2020
In addition to tracking and responding to legislative proposals, AKC Government Relations addresses dog-related regulatory proposals from the U.S. federal government, all 50 states, and the District of Columbia. AKC Government Relations (AKC GR) is currently tracking approximately 750 regulatory proposals, most which concern land use/hunting regulations and those governing the practice of veterinary medicine. […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/regulations-highlights-december-2020/
| December 18, 2020
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Announces Winners of the 2020 Breeder of the Year by Sport Awards
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) wishes to acknowledge those individuals that have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports. The commitment to preserve, protect and improve a breed represents the very essence of the AKC. The AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport Award is given to those who […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-winners-2020-breeder-year-sport-awards/
| December 17, 2020