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The 25 Smallest Dog Breeds
Daily Life Smaller dogs don’t necessarily need to work off loads of energy, so they are quite suitable for apartment life. But not all small dogs live to be lap warmers! Certain breeds like Dachshunds or small terriers would also love country life and the opportunity to run around on a farm. If your family […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/smallest-2014-sept/
| September 30, 2014
Press Releases
2014 AKC Breeder of the Year Award Group Honorees Named
New York, NY — The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announced today the 2014 AKC Breeder of the Year Award group recipients, recognizing seven breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups that are dedicated to excellence and the advancement of the purebred dog. “Breeders are the heartbeat of the American Kennel […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2014-akc-breeder-of-the-year-award-group-honorees-named/
| August 19, 2014
Expert Advice: News
#JeSuisChien Sparks Creativity, Solidarity Among Dog Owners On Instagram
After a 7-year-old K-9 Belgian Malinois was killed in Paris Wednesday during police raids targeting those responsible for the attacks on Nov. 13, thousands took to social media to show their support for the police dog using the hashtags #JeSuisChien and #NotAllHeroesAreHuman. Many dog owners turned to Instagram to show their support for the police dog, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/je-suis-chien-instagram/
| August 13, 2014
Press Releases
AKC Board of Directors Class of 2018 Elected
James Dok, Dr. Charles Garvin and Ronald Menaker Elected New York, NY – At the Annual Meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 11, 2014, the AKC Board of Directors Class of 2018 was elected. The three Directors elected were: James Dok, Delegate from the Gig Harbor Kennel Club; Dr. Charles Garvin, Delegate from […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-board-of-directors-class-of-2018-elected/
| March 11, 2014
Press Releases
Bigger Breeds Are Here To Stay! Large Dogs Dominate Most Popular List
French Bulldog Continues its Remarkable Rise in Popularity New York, NY – Labrador Retriever lovers have spoken! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced today that the intelligent, family friendly breed has taken the #1 spot on the most popular list for the 23rd consecutive year, the longest reign at the top in AKC history. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/bigger-breeds-are-here-to-stay-large-dogs-dominate-most-popular-list/
| January 31, 2014
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Expert Advice: News
Issue Analysis: Dispelling the Myths of Cropped Ears, Docked Tails, Dewclaws, and Debarking
Purebred dogs are purpose-bred dogs and come in all shapes and sizes. The characteristics that make each of these dogs unique also help them perform the function for which they were bred. The physical appearance of the dogs illustrates this, and is also an important part of the breed’s history. For example, the thick […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/issue-analysis-dispelling-myths/
| May 22, 2013
Press Releases
Living Large! Bigger Breeds Shake Up Top 10 On Most Popular List
Lab Ties Poodle for the Longest Consecutive Reign at #1 and Bulldog Enters Top 5 Check out a Slideshow of the Top 10 Breeds at TODAY.COM New York, NY – Proving that bigger really is better, the American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced today that the Bulldog has muscled its way into the top […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/living-large-bigger-breeds-shake-up-top-10-on-most-popular-list/
| January 30, 2013
Press Releases
AKC Announces Board of Directors Election Results
Patricia M. Cruz, William J. Feeney, & Thomas S. Powers Elected At the Annual Meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 13, 2012, the AKC Board of Directors Class of 2016 was elected. The three Directors elected were: Patricia M. Cruz, Delegate for Heart of the Plains Kennel Club; William J. Feeney, Delegate for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-board-of-directors-election-results-1-1/
| March 13, 2012
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S.
Beagles Have Their Year! Curious and Comedic Breed Overtakes Yorkies to Place Third on Most-Popular List; Lovable Labs Hold Top Spot for 21 Years While Rottweiler Moves Into the Top 10 Look out Lab, the American Kennel Club® (AKC) has announced that the Beagle has overtaken the beloved Yorkshire Terrier to become the third […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-most-popular-dogs-in-the-us-1/
| February 28, 2012
Chairman's Reports
September 2011 Chairman’s Report
– AKC Meet the Breeds® to Return to New York City – This November 19th and 20th, AKC Meet the Breeds® will return to New York City for its third spectacular year at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Sponsored by PetPartners, Inc., Your Partner in Pet Health Care®, AKC Meet the Breeds® is one […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2011-09/
| September 13, 2011