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The 25 Smallest Dog Breeds
Daily Life Smaller dogs don’t necessarily need to work off loads of energy, so they are quite suitable for apartment life. But not all small dogs live to be lap warmers! Certain breeds like Dachshunds or small terriers would also love country life and the opportunity to run around on a farm. If your family […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/smallest-2014-sept/
| September 30, 2014
Expert Advice: Feature
Meet Miss P, The Beagle Who Won Westminster
Polite applause and a smattering of cheers greeted Miss P as she strutted a final lap before the judge who would crown the Best in Show at Westminster.The 15-inch Beagle was clearly an underdog. The Madison Square Garden crowd loudly let it be known that their favorites were Swagger, an Old English Sheepdog, and Charlie, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-miss-p-the-beagle-who-won-westminster/
| September 8, 2014
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Agility, Obedience and AKC Rally National Champions Crowned in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at Companion
Eleven AKC® National Agility Champions, one National Obedience Champion and the first-ever AKC Rally® National Champion were crowned from a record entry of more than 2,000 purebred and mixed-breed dogs at the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Companion Events Extravaganza, which took place this weekend in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. “The winners of these Championship events are truly […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/agility-obedience-and-akc-rally-national-champions-crowned-in-harrisbu/
| March 31, 2014
Press Releases
Nation’s Top Agility, Obedience and Rally Dogs to Compete in 2014 AKC Companion Events Extravaganza
More than 2,000 talented purebred and mixed-breed canines will jump, heel and retrieve their way to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on March 27-30, 2014 for the second Companion Events Extravaganza, hosted by the American Kennel Club® (AKC®). Over the four days, a record number of dogs will compete in the AKC National Agility Championship, AKC National […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/nations-top-agility-obedience-and-rally-dogs-to-compete-in-2014-akc-co/
| March 13, 2014
Press Releases
Westminster Group Winners
Sky the Wire Fox Terrier may have won Best in Show at the 138th Westminster Dog Show, but what about the competition she was up against? Learn about all of the Group Winners over at WOOFipedia.com and see if they would be the right pet for you. Sporting Group Winner: The Irish Water Spaniel is […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/westminster-group-winners/
| February 12, 2014
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Expert Advice: Events
AKC Art on Display at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
The display will include eleven works of art from the AKC collection, including seven paintings and two bronzes of previous “top dogs,” a 1906 trophy and an 1879 certificate awarded at the WKC’s third show. The exhibit will be available for viewing Booth # 3 at Pier 94 (55th Street and the West Side Highway), […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-art-display-westminster-kennel-club-dog-show/
| February 3, 2014
Press Releases
Bigger Breeds Are Here To Stay! Large Dogs Dominate Most Popular List
French Bulldog Continues its Remarkable Rise in Popularity New York, NY – Labrador Retriever lovers have spoken! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced today that the intelligent, family friendly breed has taken the #1 spot on the most popular list for the 23rd consecutive year, the longest reign at the top in AKC history. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/bigger-breeds-are-here-to-stay-large-dogs-dominate-most-popular-list/
| January 31, 2014
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AKC Announces Recipients of the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Awards
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Pat Hastings (Conformation), Lynn Eggers (Companion Events) and Dr. Ray Calkins (Performance). The AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions on a national level. This year’s recipients have contributed […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-recipients-of-the-2014-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| November 1, 2013
Press Releases
Highlights From The October 2013 AKC Board Meeting
New York, NY – Highlights from the October 28-29, 2013 meeting of the AKC Board of Directors are as follows. Full details on these actions, as well as other actions taken, are included in the minutes for the meetings, which will be posted on the AKC website. The Board voted unanimously to designate […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/highlights-from-the-october-2013-akc-board-meeting/
| November 1, 2013
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Breed of the Week: German Shepherd Dogs!
Just in time for the German Shepherd Club of America's 100th year, we are featuring as our Breed of the Week, the German Shepherd Dog! We love these wonderful dogs and hope you’ll share your love for them with us–your stories, images, videos, etc.! Congrats to the German Shepherd Club of America for reaching a milestone of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/breed-of-the-week-german-shepherd-dogs/
| October 17, 2013