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Expert Advice: Breed History
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever History: Canada’s Decoy Dog
The smallest of the retrievers, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is an intelligent obedience dog. Read more about the history of this peerless gundog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever-history-canadas-decoy-dog/
| September 14, 2021
Expert Advice: Obedience
Golden Retriever “Juicy” Wins 2021 AKC National Obedience Championship
After nearly two full days of competition between more than 100 dogs, one Golden Retriever came out on top: Juicy. Six-year-old Juicy (OTCH7 High Times Totally Sauced UDX7 PCD OGM SH) earned a score of 517.5/520 and was handled by owner Sharri Lynn Sibert of Schoolcraft, MI. No stranger to success, Juicy was the first […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/golden-retriever-juicy-wins-2021-national-obedience/
| July 11, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
How Many Types of Retrievers Are There? Get to Know All Six Breeds
Originally bred to help hunters, retrievers were tasked with finding birds or other game and bringing them back undamaged. For this sort of job, the dog needed a “soft,” gentle mouth, where they would carefully carry the prey without damaging it. Also required were strength and agility to traverse a rugged landscape or work in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/retriever-breeds/
| April 21, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Chesapeake Bay Retriever History: America’s Water Dog
It was the canine version of the Titanic – but with far less tragic results. In 1807, a ship left Newfoundland, Canada, bound for the English harbor of Poole in Dorset. Off the Maryland coast, it encountered a heavy gale, and began to take on water. With the smaller boats on the brig swept out […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/chesapeake-bay-retriever-history-americas-water-dog/
| April 6, 2021
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
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Golden Retriever Puppy Training Timeline: From 8 Weeks to 2 Years
Remember “The Golden Girls” — that TV sitcom staple decades ago? Well, today’s version is fun-loving, too, but has gone to the dogs. And boy do they know their breed, Golden Retrievers. Nancy Lewine and Jenny Cochran are the brains and workhorses behind GoldenSoul Dogs, of Harleysville, Pennsylvania, and American Kennel Club Breeders of Merit. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/golden-retriever-puppy-training-timeline/
| July 9, 2020
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
2019 Breeders of the Year by Sport: Brenda & Ken Neil for Retriever Field Events
Since acquiring their first Labrador Retriever over 20 years ago, Brenda and Ken Neil, AKC's 2019 Breeders of the Year for Retriever Field Events, have been among the breed's biggest champions. While that first Lab's life was sadly cut short, the Neils are a long way from heartbreak now. Today, they invite as many black Labrador […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/2019-breeders-of-the-year-by-sport-brenda-ken-neil/
| February 18, 2020
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Fun Facts About the Curly-Coated Retriever
The Curly-Coated Retriever (Curly) is a large-sized, sturdy, and elegant member of the Sporting Group. Here are seven fun facts about this smart and active dog. 1. Curly-Coated Retrievers are one of the oldest retriever breeds The Curly may look like a Labrador Retriever crossed with a Poodle, but he is a breed in his […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-fun-facts-about-the-curly-coated-retriever/
| April 18, 2019
Expert Advice: News
This Golden Retriever is an Award Winning Service Dog
Sampson, a Golden Retriever, is one of five, loyal companion dogs who won the 19th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). The winners will be honored at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida, December 15-16, 2018. Animals have always been a vibrant part of Joey Ramp’s life. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/golden-retriever-award-winning-service-dog/
| October 9, 2018
Sports & Events
Beryl Zbitnoff – Treasure Of The Treasure State Retriever Club
By Wayne Bleazard Beryl and Alex Zbitnoff of Butte, Montana began running Labrador retrievers in AKC trials in 1970. A friend of theirs from Butte, Bob Sparks, gave them a black lab they named Chorney of Snokist Lodge. Bob offered to train both the dog and Alex, which worked very well. Bob was very generous with his […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/retrievers/field-trials/articles/beryl-zbitnoff-treasure-treasure-state-retriever-club/
| November 29, 2017