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AKC Eddy Award
Good breeders breed good dogs, and the best breeders know that education is paramount to their success. In 2023, the AKC launched the AKC Eddy Award program to recognize Parent Clubs who go above and beyond in their breeder education efforts. Despite working towards the same goal, each club took their own approach and produced […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/resources-for-clubs/akc-eddy-award/
| July 12, 2023
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs: Closer to Solving the Mystery?
Since diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy was identified in 2018, researchers have linked it to diets with peas, lentils and possibly potatoes.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/dilated-cardiomyopathy-dogs-update/
| July 5, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Briard “Bruce Lee” Heads to Fifth National Obedience Championship
A nine-year-old tawny Briard named Classique Dior Jack of All Trades, a.k.a. "Bruce Lee," will compete in the 2023 AKC National Obedience Championship.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/briard-bruce-lee-is-a-powerful-obedience-competitor/
| June 17, 2023
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Competition/Titles Update Spring 2023
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! Agility Congratulations to these dogs who have added more MACH titles to their […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-spring-2023/
| June 8, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
French Bulldog History: A Complicated Past From Brothels to Royals
Though we often don’t think about them in this way, dogs are really about people — those long-ago (or, sometimes, not-so-long-ago) figures who developed particular breeds for particular tasks. Some breeds — like the Doberman Pinscher, Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, and Cesky Terrier — owe their existence to just one visionary person. Other breeds were brought into being […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/breed-history-french-bulldog/
| March 15, 2023
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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
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog and Handler Overcome Injury to Return to Agility Competition After Nearly Two Years
What happens when you and your dog are injured? If you're anything like Connie Griffith and her Poodle, Streak, you get back up and you keep going.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-and-handler-overcome-injury-return-to-agility/
| March 15, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
What Breeds Are Competing at the 2023 AKC National Agility Championship?
The 2023 AKC National Agility Championship (NAC) will take place March 16 through March 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The fast-paced sport of dog agility will see plenty of dogs take to the ring to race against the clock while completing a pre-determined obstacle course. But what dog breeds will you be able to see compete […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-national-agility-championship-breeds/
| March 14, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
February – A Great Time to Evaluate Your Dogs’ Heart Health
Love is in the air during the month of February, and many dog owners find their “true love” in a canine companion, warming their laps and their hearts. To help keep those hearts happy and healthy, dogs and humans alike benefit from a daily walk or play time in the yard. However, there are many […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/february-great-time-evaluate-canines-heart-health/
| February 14, 2023
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Ways to Stay Active With Your Dog
Here are 11 ways to exercise with your dog, from running with your dog to teaching your dog tricks and dancing with your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/ways-to-stay-active-with-your-dog/
| February 1, 2023