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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
The 2022 AKC Agility Dogs Premier Cup Winners
There were 100 of the speediest dogs invited to compete at the 2022 AKC Agility Dogs Premier Cup on July 9, 2022, in Columbus, OH, at Historic Crew Stadium. Only 50 advanced to the finals after two preliminary rounds, with the top 10 winners named in each height class. “This year’s Agility Dog Premier Cup […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2022-akc-agility-dogs-premier-cup-winners/
| July 23, 2022
Press Releases
2022 National Owner-Handled Series & National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes Judging Panels Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panels for the 2022 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 NOHS Finals will be held […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2022-national-owner-handled-series-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes-judging-panels-now-available/
| July 22, 2022
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Sports & Events
Junior Report: Jessica Anichini
I am a strong believer that everything happens for a reason. My life as a Junior Handler did not begin with Professional Handler parents who were showing dogs every weekend. My journey started as a twelve-year-old girl passionate about dogs and a letter. I have always loved Bernese Mountain Dogs, with their breathtaking appearance and […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-spotlight/junior-report-jessica-anichini/
| July 14, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Golden Retriever ‘Baker’ Wins 2022 AKC National Obedience Championship
After nearly two full days of competition between more than 100 dogs, one Golden Retriever came out on top: Baker. Registered name OTCH12 High Times Shake 'N Bake UDX8 OGM SH earned a score of 517/520 and was handled by owner Kori Bevis of Cannon Falls, Minnesota. On Saturday, July 9, each dog competed in eight […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2022-akc-national-obedience-championship-winner/
| July 12, 2022
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CROWNS NEW NATIONAL CHAMPIONS IN OBEDIENCE AND RALLY
The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of more than 640 dogs this past weekend at the AKC National Obedience Championship and AKC Rally® National Championship. Competitions were held July 8th-10th, 2022 at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, OH. “It was absolutely incredible to watch these outstanding performances as […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-crowns-new-national-champions-obedience-rally-4/
| July 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: News
Can Dogs Understand Different Languages? New Study Investigates
Have you ever thought about what you sound like to your dog? Unless you're using words you've already taught your dog, you might imagine you sound like the teacher in the Peanuts cartoons – just a bunch of wah, wah, wahs. But the reality is far more interesting as we ponder if dogs can understand different languages. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/can-dogs-understand-different-languages/
| July 8, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
2022 Flyball Dog Challenge Winners
The 2022 Flyball Dog Challenge took place on May 22 at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center in Concord, North Carolina. Eight Flyball teams competed in a bracket-style best three out of five relay race to determine who took home the top prize and all of the bragging rights. The competition aired on ESPN2 on […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2022-flyball-dog-challenge-winners/
| June 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Australian Shepherd ‘Willie’ Wins 2022 Masters Obedience Championship at Westminster
After two rounds of competition, Willie, an Australian Shepherd, was named the winner of the 7th Annual Masters Obedience Championship at Westminster. The competition took place at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York on June 20, 2022. Officially known as OTCH Blue Skies At Dejavu UDX OM1 and owned by Kathleen and Stephen Keller, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2022-masters-obedience-championship-at-westminster/
| June 21, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
2022 Masters Agility Championship Winners Crowned at Westminster
More than 350 dogs competed in the 9th Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster with the event held at Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Each competitor buzzed through two rounds of competition for the final 50 competitors. Champions were announced in each of the six height divisions (8″, 12″, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2022-masters-agility-championship-westminster/
| June 20, 2022
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Junior Spotlight Spring 2022
Meet Reagan Wallace: Dog Training Is the Best Part of Her Day Name: Reagan Wallace Age: 15 Grade: 9th Hometown: Saint Peters, MO Family: Parents, Traci and Britt; brother, Hayden Reagan got her start in training from her aunt, who is active in a rescue organization. Things really took off when she got her All […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/junior-spotlight-spring-2022/
| June 16, 2022