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AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES THE RECIPIENTS OF 2022 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 2022 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: James (Jim) Crowley (Conformation), Linda Mecklenburg (Companion Events) and Pluis Davern (Performance). The Awards, created by AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung in 1999, are presented […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-recipients-2022-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| June 15, 2022
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2022 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/2022-2/
| June 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
American Water Spaniel History: An Origin of Mystery
It’s a cool, crisp Wisconsin morning and the sun is golden and bright, as a photographer and her dog walk quietly through the natural world. Suddenly, the curly-coated brown dog rushes into a thicket and a ruffed grouse flies out from its place of hiding. Quickly the photographer lifts the camera to her eye, as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/american-water-spaniel-history/
| June 10, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Cancer in Senior Dogs: Signs and Symptoms to Watch For
Senior dogs face many health problems such as arthritis and cognitive decline, but cancer is, unfortunately, one of the most common. Although one in four dogs will develop cancer at some point in their life, this disease will strike almost half of all dogs over the age of 10. According to the Veterinary Cancer Society, it's the leading cause of death in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cancer-senior-dogs-signs-symptoms-to-watch-for/
| June 9, 2022
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Expert Advice: News
Comfort Dogs Build a Bridge to Healing from Uvalde to Sandy Hook
When the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting happened nearly 10 years ago, my town was in shambles, unable to comprehend why we lost 20 children and six educators to gun violence. As a senior in nearby Newtown High School, just a mile from the elementary school, I was in lockdown for two hours in my […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/lcc-comfort-dogs-build-a-bridge-to-healing/
| June 3, 2022
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
How to Stand-Up Paddle Board With Your Dog
Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) is a popular summer activity that you can actually do with your dog. It combines surfing and paddling into a full-body workout. With some patience and the right equipment, you can teach your dog to ride on the board while you push merrily along. Here's what you need to know before […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/paddle-board-with-dog/
| June 2, 2022
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Expert Advice: Juniors
Junior Handler Spotlight: Agility Star 15-Year-Old Reagan Wallace
Fifteen-year-old Reagan Wallace from St. Peters, Missouri got involved with training dogs during the pandemic. Now, she’s an active dog Agility competitor, placing third at the AKC Junior Agility Championship. In addition to Agility, Wallace and her dogs now participate in a variety of AKC sports, including Rally, Fast CAT, and Obedience. Wallace competes with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-agility-star-15-year-old-reagan-wallace/
| May 23, 2022
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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Service Dog 101: Everything You Need to Know
Our dogs are extremely important parts of our daily lives. They follow our commands, work with us in various capacities, and act as faithful companions. Studies have shown that dogs provide health benefits. Service dogs have these abilities, combined with training to perform specific tasks for individuals with disabilities. During the last decade, the use of service dogs has rapidly expanded. However, more […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/service-dog-training-101/
| May 20, 2022
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Canine Partners
Two Big Titles to Start the Year!
MACH He Shoots, He Scores RN MX MXS MXJ MJS MFB T2B SWM owned by Teresa Rodney of Fountain Valley, CA Meet Score, an All American Dog who is living up to his name by racking up his SWM and MACH titles early this year. “Score is an extremely high drive dog and is well […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/two-big-titles-start-year/
| May 18, 2022
Press Releases
JANE ALSTON-MYERS HIRED AS AKC EXECUTIVE FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
New York, N.Y. – The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that Jane Alston-Myers of Ocala, FL has been hired as an Executive Field Representative. Alston-Myers was initially hired as a Field Representative back in 2014. She is an approved AKC judge for the Sporting Group as well as 12 additional breeds and their […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/jane-alston-myers-hired-akc-executive-field-representative/
| May 13, 2022