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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Top Dogs Named at 2022 AKC Agility Invitational
At the 17th annual AKC Agility Invitational Presented by YuMOVE®, 695 dogs and their handlers not only displayed their skills and training, but also the beauty of human-canine teamwork. The event, which took place on December 17 and 18, 2022, in Orlando, Florida, was held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2022-akc-agility-invitational-winners/
| December 20, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Do Dogs Get Headaches?
Can dogs get headaches? We explore the science behind headaches in dogs and share what to do if you think your dog might have a headache.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/do-dogs-get-headaches/
| December 9, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Allan Unleashed: Smitten by a New Breed
No matter if you’re a dog show newbie or veteran, you can easily become enthralled by a newly recognized breed. You might see it in the ring, and everything about it—its appearance, gait, and coat—fascinates you. You have grooming to do at your set-up but you take the time to find out when and where […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/allan-unleashed-smitten-by-a-new-breed/
| December 6, 2022
Press Releases
AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN DRAWS ENTRY OF MORE THAN 5,300 DOGS IN ITS 22nd YEAR
The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a new record-breaking entry. Five thousand three hundred eighty-five (5,376) dogs will compete for the title of America’s National Champion on December 17 and 18, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Combined with the other weekend events, including the AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin-draws-entry-5300-dogs-22nd-year/
| November 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Ice Cream?
Most people love ice cream. But is ice cream really a harmless treat for dogs, or will it cause a major bellyache?Unfortunately, although it may be tempting to share your cone with your four-legged friend, it's best to avoid giving ice cream to dogs. Why Dogs Can’t Eat Ice Cream Lactose Intolerance The first problem […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-ice-cream/
| November 8, 2022
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Expert Advice: Vitamins & Supplements
Melatonin for Dogs: Uses, Benefits and Dosage
Melatonin, a naturally occurring neurohormone, has long been thought to work as a sleeping aid in humans. Now there's some evidence that melatonin for dogs may be useful for several conditions. Its sedative properties have been helpful in treating separation anxiety in dogs, as well as stress from noise like fireworks, thunderstorms or other noise […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/melatonin-for-dogs-uses-benefits-and-dosage/
| October 13, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
The 2022 Fastest Dogs USA Winners
Some of the fastest dogs in the country dashed after the coveted "bunny" lure in a 100-yard Fast CAT dash, in hopes of being named the fastest dog in the country. Fastest Dogs USA was held on September 16 in Kannapolis, North Carolina, at the Atrium Health Ballpark where breeds of all sizes raced across […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/the-2022-fastest-dogs-usa-winners/
| September 25, 2022
Press Releases
AKC FASTEST DOGS USA SPRINTS ONTO ABC
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is excited to announce that AKC Fastest Dogs USA, brought to you by presenting and official sponsors The Farmer’s Dog and YuMOVE, will be broadcast on the ABC Network. The competition will premiere on ABC on Sunday, September 25 at 3pm ET. This invitational event was held on Friday, September […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-fastest-dogs-usa-sprints-onto-abc/
| September 21, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Basset Hound Inspires Hope By Running in Fastest Dogs USA
Somehow, it’s difficult to equate the endearing, low-key Basset Hound with speed. But Angelique, a 4-year-old, 34-pounder has defied expectations and has been on a fast pace since December 2020 at the American Kennel Club’s inaugural Fastest Dogs USA in Orlando, Florida. The Fast CAT competition, where dogs chase a lure in a 100-yard dash, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/basset-hound-fastest-dogs-usa/
| September 20, 2022
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Season Winners
Season 7 - Spring/Summer 2024 [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Extended Ph.D."] Extended Ph.D. Top 5 Teams Champion – Paws on the Palouse – Washington Reserve Champion – Doggies Doing Dissertations – Vermont 3 – Smoothie & the All Sized Aussies – Kentucky 4 – Meadow Monstars – Virginia 5 – Michigan Border Patrol – Michigan Individual Dog […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-agility-league/season-winners/
| September 14, 2022