SORT BY
Press Releases
Gail S. Wolaniuk and Joan E. McFadden Named 2020 AKC Breeder of the Year
–Award Presented at AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin – Gail S. Wolaniuk and Joan E. McFadden were presented with the 2020 AKC Breeder of the Year award for Unique Standard Poodles at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Sunday, December 13, 2020. The annual award honors those breeders who have […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/gail-s-wolaniuk-joan-e-mcfadden-named-2020-akc-breeder-year/
| December 13, 2020
![](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/juniors-winner-2020-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: Events
Four Teens Earn Top Honors in 2020 AKC Junior Showmanship Finals
The 2020 Junior Showmanship Finals at the AKC National Championship took place on Dec. 12 in Orlando, Florida. To qualify, juniors had to have at least three first-place wins in Open Class with competition present between Oct. 10, 2019 and Oct. 7, 2020. In addition, juniors must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 for the past […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/four-teens-earn-top-honors-2020-akc-junior-showmanship-finals/
| December 14, 2020
Press Releases
Berger Picard “Beegee” Wins Best in Show at 2020 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals
The AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCH CH Eclipse Hive Talkin', a Berger Picard known affectionately as “Beegee” owned and handled by Katie Garrett and Donna & Michael Beadle and bred by Julia Foster and Donna & Michael Beadle. The 2020 NOHS Finals Best in Show winner was […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/berger-picard-beegee-wins-best-show-2020-akc-national-owner-handled-series-finals/
| December 13, 2020
Press Releases
Havanese “Boodles” Wins AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes
CH Nauti Leighway Send More Boodles, a Havanese known as “Boodles” triumphed over 931 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Junior of the Year, held today in Orlando, Fla in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. “Boodles,” owned and bred by Elizabeth […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/havanese-boodles-wins-akc-royal-canin-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes/
| December 11, 2020
Press Releases
Five Heroic Dogs Honored with 2020 AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)
The AKC® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 21st annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. The five winners were carefully chosen from a pool of more than 800 impressive nominations. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/five-heroic-dogs-honored-2020-akc-humane-fund-awards-canine-excellence-ace/
| December 9, 2020
Pages
AKC Title Recognition Fall 2020
The AKC works with several non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog titling program and the AKC Search & Rescue title program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/akc-title-recognition-fall-2020/
| December 8, 2020
![](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2018-ANC-Working-Group-AKC_3415-David-Woo.20190627030842132-400x267.jpg)
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club and ESPN Ink Multi-Year Agreement for Dog Competitions
North America’s largest dog show to air on ABC through 2023 The American Kennel Club (AKC®) and ESPN are happy to announce that they have signed a 3-year content agreement which brings 100% unique, high-energy dog programming to the channel and includes digital rights for selected events to stream live on the ESPN App. The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-espn-ink-multi-year-agreement-dog-comeptitions/
| December 7, 2020
![](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Tara-11-1-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Feature
Flat-Coated Retriever “Tara” Awarded 2020 Exemplary Companion ACE Award
Each year, the AKC Humane Fund pays tribute to five dedicated, hardworking dogs for making significant contributions to an individual or entire community. One award is given in each of the following categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Service, Therapy, Search and Rescue, and Exemplary Companion Dog. Falling in love at first sight has that fairytale-esque feeling sometimes accented with seeds of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/flat-coated-retriever-tara-2020-ace-exemplary-companion/
| November 30, 2020
![](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/WKC-Daytime-Day1-AR3I4530-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
12-Year-Old Chinese Crested “Laars” Makes Obedience History
Marsha showed her first obedience dog in 1979 — a Scottish Terrier who went on to earn her Utility title. It didn't take long for her to get hooked on the sport, and she soon started training Shetland Sheepdogs (one of which went on to earn an OTCH.) In 1993, Marsha was showing a Shetland Sheepdog but […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/chinese-crested-laars-obedience-history/
| November 10, 2020
![](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ANC2016-Conformation-NOHS-Jess-P1320630-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
9 Things to Know About Scottish Deerhounds
The giant Scottish Deerhound coursing joyfully through a field is a glorious sight. This majestic and ancient breed has been prized since at least the 16th century for its endurance, courage, speed, and great skill at bringing down deer. In fact, the 'Royal Dog of Scotland' was so highly esteemed that, in early days, ownership […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/9-fun-facts-scottish-deerhounds/
| November 27, 2020