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Press Releases
American Kennel Club Announces Judging Panel for 3rd AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge
-Entries Open Today- The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the third AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge. This virtual conformation competition is open to all AKC recognized breeds including Miscellaneous breeds. Entries close on October 12th at 12pm ET. Heading the panel as Best in Show and Best […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-judging-panel-3rd-akc-virtual-top-dog-challenge/
| September 28, 2020
Sports & Events
AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge – Judging Panel
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge III. This virtual conformation event is open to all AKC-recognized breeds and Miscellaneous class breeds. Best in Show and Best Puppy Michael Canalizo Regular and Puppy Groups SPORTING Mr. Douglas A Johnson HOUND Mr. Eugene Blake […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/akc-virtual-top-dog-challenge/judging-panel/
| September 24, 2020
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Joseph & Brenna Carlisle of Heritage Hounds
Joseph and Brenna Carlisle are AKC Breeders of Merit Bronze and AKC Bred with HEART breeders. Their kennel, Heritage Hounds, is located on about 80 acres just outside of Birmingham, Alabama. Brenna has bred and shown Standard Longhaired Dachshunds her whole life, and Joseph has bred Treeing Walker Coonhounds and competed in competition hunts with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-joseph-brenna-carlisle-heritage-hounds/
| September 16, 2020
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Clubs & Delegates
Bill Introduced to Make the Labrador Retriever Ohio’s State Dog
Active, friendly, outgoing – the Labrador Retriever, or Lab for short, perfectly encompasses the state of Ohio’s slogan – ‘The Heart of it All.’ It’s no wonder that earlier this month, Ohio State Representative Jeffrey S. Rezabek introduced House Bill 539 to recognize the Lab as the state dog. The versatile Lab is often trained […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/oh-state-dog-blog/
| March 26, 2018
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Clubs & Delegates
Bebout Award Honors Phinizys and New Hampshire D.O.G.S. Federation
Congratulations to Elin and Jay Phinizy and members of the Dog Owners of the Granite State (D.O.G.S) federation, winners of the first quarter 2018 Walter Bebout Memorial Award for Leadership in Canine Legislation. Elin and Jay Phinizy have been actively involved in Dog Owners of the Granite State since its inception in 1991. As a […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/bebout-award-honors-phinizys-new-hampshire-dogs-federation/
| March 27, 2018
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Dog Breeds
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Agile, smart and swift, the Peruvian Inca Orchid is an elegant sighthound that developed in Peru. The breed can be hairless or coated, and comes in three sizes: small, medium and large. Lively and alert, these dogs can be very good hunters and do well in lure coursing, rally and agility. In the hairless variety, […]
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/peruvian-inca-orchid/
| November 6, 2017
Pages
AKC Breed of the Week for Kids
The American Kennel Club currently recognizes 196 breeds! With so many breeds to learn about, AKC Public Education has introduced a new program for children ages 8-13, however anyone is welcome to participate! AKC Breed of the Week for Kids provides participants with a new breed each week about which they can learn. Children navigate […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/akc-breed-week-kids/
| April 29, 2020
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Announces Winner of the Second ‘AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge’
Puli Takes 'Best in Show' The American Kennel Club is happy to announce the winner of the second AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge. The event garnered 400 entries. GCHB CH Cordmaker Boys Will Be Boys PT NAP NJP, a Puli known as “Archie,” was awarded Best in Show by AKC Judge Dr. Donald Sturz, Jr. of New […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-winner-second-akc-virtual-top-dog-challenge/
| August 27, 2020
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Dog Breeds
Otterhound
Big, boisterous, and affectionate, the Otterhound was bred in medieval England for the now-outlawed activity of otter hunting. This scarce breed is known for his dense shaggy coat, webbed feet, acute sense of smell, and affinity for swimming.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/otterhound/
| November 6, 2017
![Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen sitting in three-quarter view.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/GBGV.2-400x267.jpg)
Dog Breeds
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
The Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen is a French scenthound. Somewhat active and never high-strung, yet GBGVs are busy dogs who don’t tire easily.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/grand-basset-griffon-vendeen/
| November 6, 2017