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Expert Advice: News
The Lab is the Most Popular Dog Breed in the U.S. – For Record 29th Straight Year!
There just seems to be no stopping the Labrador Retriever! For a record 29th year (2019), the versatile sporting breed reigns supreme on the American Kennel Club registry list, a run like no other breed has seen in the record books. Changes in the top ten Little changed in the top ten standings from 2018. Following […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-most-popular-breed-29th-year-row/
| May 1, 2020
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Canine Partners
AKC Canine Partners 10th Anniversary Series: Trailblazers
1st Versatile Companion Dog: Rodger Rowbinawitz VCD3 PUTD GO VER RAE MXP NF OFP CA FDCH & Sue Kotlarek of Romulus, MI The AKC Versatile Companion Dog program honors multi-talented dogs that earn titles in Obedience, Agility and Tracking – and a little dog named Rodger was the first All American Dog to earn levels […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/akc-canine-partners-10th-anniversary-series-trailblazers-11/
| April 21, 2020
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Canine Partners
AKC Canine Partners 10th Anniversary Series: Trailblazers
1st AKC Coursing Ability Excellent: Creek Ridge Found in a Pickle CAX RN & Terry Lane of Peachtree City, GA Pickle was just a small puppy sitting in the middle of a road when Terry spotted him, stopped, and saved his life. “He was ugly and had adolescent mange. A friend of ours saw the […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/akc-canine-partners-10th-anniversary-series-trailblazers-8/
| April 16, 2020
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Hydrotherapy for Dogs: A Growing Trend in Canine Physical Therapy
For dogs, hydrotherapy usually consists of either swimming or walking in water, whether in shallow water along the beach or on an underwater treadmill.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hydrotherapy-for-dogs/
| March 10, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues February 2020
State Issues: News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2020 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama – HB 209 seeks to authorize food service establishments to allow pet dogs in […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-april-2019/state-issues-february-2020/
| March 5, 2020
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Best Dogs For Apartments
Generally speaking, smaller dog breeds can make good companion dogs for apartments or condominiums. They adapt well in confined spaces, and they don't need a tremendous amount of exercise to keep them happy and healthy. But there are many dog breeds that make good choices for apartments, some of which you may not expect! Bulldog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/best-dogs-for-apartments/
| February 24, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Tennessee Azawakh & Owner Compete In Breed’s First Westminster Dog Show
For Nuri the Azawakh, the green synthetic turf of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a far cry from the Tennessee greenery to which this 6-year-old Sighthound is accustomed. Rest assured, plenty of attention is focused on the breed's inaugural appearance at one of America's most well-known dog shows. Nuri and her owner Vicki Williams, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/tennessee-azawakh-competes-in-breeds-first-westminster/
| February 10, 2020
Pages
Competition Update Winter 2020
Competition & Title Updates We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, and Tracking. AGILITY Congratulations to the winners at the 2019 AKC Agility Invitational AKC Canine Partners congratulates the All-American Dogs and their owners who competed and won honors at the AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-winter-2020/
| February 7, 2020
Press Releases
2020 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2020 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2020. The 2020 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2020-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 4, 2020
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Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
How To Read Dog Body Language
Dog body language involves a series of unique methods for communicating emotions and intentions. It can be quite different from how humans communicate with one another. A lot of canine communication consists of barks, whines, and growls, so it's important to know what dog sounds mean. More often, though, dogs rely on nonverbal body language. That […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/how-to-read-dog-body-language/
| January 27, 2020