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AKC DNA + Health Kit – Included Tests
All AKC DNA + Health Kits include the original 201 markers for genetic identity and parentage verification purposes, as well as over 328 genetic variants for health and traits. Download a pdf of all included tests Health Tests Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS, SN) This genetic variant is associated with an inherited neurological disease characterized by […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/dna/dna-resource-center/akc-dna-health-kit-tests-available/
| July 26, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
IBD and IBS in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Know the signs of IBD and IBS and how to diagnose and treat them. IBS is less common in dogs than IBD, but can have many different causes.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/ibd-and-ibs-in-dogs/
| July 7, 2023
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB BRINGS HOME A BIG WIN AT DOG WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA AWARDS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce that the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) has honored the AKC publications with a total of 15 awards. AKC Family Dog magazine won a total of eight awards. AKC’s podcast series “Down & Back: Stories from the AKC Archives” by Melissa Olund & Bud Boccone […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-brings-home-big-win-dog-writers-association-america-awards/
| June 9, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC DNA Program’s Genetic Diversity Project
The canine genome was built on one dog, a boxer. As technology improves and becomes more affordable, more and more canine genomes can be generated to add to our knowledge. The AKC DNA Program’s Genetic Diversity Project is an exciting new initiative to develop the world’s premier database of canine genomic information. This database will […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-dna-programs-genetic-diversity-project/
| May 17, 2023
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Genetic Diversity Project
The AKC DNA Program is collecting DNA from 4000 dogs for whole genome sequencing. Request Research DNA Kits to participate The canine genome was built on one dog, a boxer. As technology improves and becomes more affordable, more and more canine genomes can be generated to add to our knowledge. The AKC DNA Program's Genetic […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/dna/dna-resource-center/genetic-diversity-project/
| March 30, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2022
The AKC uses registration data to collect the most popular breeds of the past year, and for the first time in history, the French Bulldog takes the #1 spot
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-2022/
| March 15, 2023
Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Tips for Getting Started in Dog Agility
If you’ve ever watched an agility competition, you know it’s basically a canine obstacle course. The dog must run through tunnels, leap over jumps, and weave through poles. But the dog isn’t working alone – this is a sport of exquisite teamwork. A successful run requires taking each obstacle in a certain order, and the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/agility-training-tips-competition/
| March 9, 2023
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Junior Spotlight Winter 2023
Meet Alyssa Daube, a Dedicated Agility Competitor Name: Alyssa Daube Age: 17 Hometown: Edwardsville, IL Grade: 12th Family: Parents, Rosemary Jones, Jason Daube, brother Jacob Daube, and stepfather Mike Jones Allyssa is an avid agility competitor who has qualified for the NAC two years in a row - 2022 and 2023 (which she will be attending […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/junior-spotlight-winter-2023/
| February 14, 2023
Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Groom a Dog at Home
Good grooming will help your dog look and feel their best. Keep your dog clean and healthy with these at-home dog grooming tips.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-groom-a-dog/
| January 17, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
2022 AKC National Championship Group Winners
The 2022 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin took place on December 18 and 19 in Orlando, Florida. Thousand of dogs competed for Best of Breed; the winner of each breed then went on to Group competitions. The winners of each of the seven Groups then competed for the coveted title of Best in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2022-akc-national-championship-breed-group-winners/
| January 2, 2023