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Expert Advice: Conformation
LGBTQ Dog Handlers Talk Pride in Dog Sports
Celebrating the diversity of our dog sports community is part of helping our sports to thrive, including the AKC LGBTQ community.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/lgbtq-dog-handlers/
| June 7, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Athletes
Heart Dog ‘Stardust’ Competes in AKC Disc Dog Challenge
Border Collie "Stardust" is a fierce freestyle, agility, and disc competitor at dog sporting events. But above all else, she's her hander's "heart dog."
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/disc-dog-challenge-stardust/
| June 7, 2024
Expert Advice: Feature
Leonberger ‘Cru’ Radiates Joy in Conformation Shows and Therapy Visits
Leonberger 'Cru' isn't just a fabulous therapy dog. He's also a conformation competitor, and recently competed at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/leonberger-cru/
| June 7, 2024
Expert Advice: Juniors
How Bree Ardizzone-Sulewski Went From Junior Handler to Professional Handler
From Junior Handler to Professional Handler Sassafras Lowrey CPDT-KA Many junior handlers hope to make working with dogs their job when they grow up....
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-to-professional-handler/
| June 3, 2024
Expert Advice: Conformation
How to Find Your First Conformation Show Dog
Have you been watching dog shows on TV and always dreamed about having your own show dog? Here's some tips on finding your own show dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/find-your-first-show-dog/
| June 3, 2024
Expert Advice: Feature
Endachs’ Tori Lee Advocates for Responsible Breeding of Dachshunds
Victoria "Tori" Lee, the owner of Endachs, grew up with dogs of different ages and breeds. When she was 15 years old, she was determined to have a dog...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/tori-lee-endachs/
| May 31, 2024
Sports & Events
Junior Report: Octavia Stensen
My experience at Crufts was truly a moment to remember. Not only did I get to experience one of the most fantastic dog shows I've ever attended, but I had the joy of showing some beautiful dogs and representing my country in the International Junior Handling Competition. My Mom and I arrived a few days […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-spotlight/junior-report-octavia-stensen/
| May 31, 2024
Press Releases
2024 NATIONAL OWNER-HANDLED SERIES FINALS & NATIONAL ALL-BREED PUPPY & JUNIOR STAKES JUDGING PANELS NOW AVAILABLE
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panels for the 2024 National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2024-national-owner-handled-series-finals-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes-judging-panels-now-available/
| May 31, 2024
Legislative Alerts
NH: New Animal Transfer Rules Proposed
In addition to the proposed rules announced last week, the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food (Department) has announced additional proposed rules to incorporate changes required by 2021’s HB 2. These amendments to the regulations on the Transfer of Animals and Birds include: An increase in the number of dogs transferred in a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-new-animal-transfer-rules-proposed/
| May 30, 2024
Expert Advice: General Health
What to Know About Dog Fecal Tests
No one likes picking up poop. But when a veterinarian asks you to bring a sample of your dog's waste for a dog fecal test, you'll want to know how.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-fecal-tests/
| May 30, 2024