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Legislative Alerts
NH: Hearing on January 16 – Oppose Restrictions on Certain Breeders, Pet Sales
On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, the New Hampshire (NH) House Environment and Agriculture Committee will hear public testimony on HB 1680, which seeks to restrict newly-defined “retail pet stores” to include anyone with a physical facility who transfers more than 30 dogs per year at retail. Residents and New Hampshire breeders are strongly encouraged to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-hearing-january-16-oppose-restrictions-certain-breeders-pet-sales/
| January 9, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Meet the Lancashire Heeler, AKC’s Newest Recognized Dog Breed
The American Kennel Club's newly recognized breed, the Lancashire Heeler, is the 201st recognized breed, part of the Herding Group.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/lancashire-heeler-newest-akc-recognized-breed/
| January 3, 2024
Press Releases
SHIH TZU “COMET” WINS BEST IN SHOW AT 23rd AKC® NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN
GCHP CH Hallmark Jolei Out Of This World, a Shih Tzu known as “Comet” triumphed over more than 5,700 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 16-17, 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/shih-tzu-comet-wins-best-show-23rd-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| January 2, 2024
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Expert Advice: News
Shih Tzu ‘Comet’ Wins Best in Show at 2023 AKC National Championship
Shih Tzu "Comet" has won Best in Show at the 2023 AKC National Championship. Meet handler and co-owner Luke Ehrict, who also won Breeder of the Year with his wife for Hallmark Jolei Dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/shih-tzu-comet-wins-2023-akc-national-championship/
| January 2, 2024
Legislative Alerts
NH: Hearing on January 4 – Oppose Restrictions on Certain Breeders, Pet Sales
December 28, 2023 On Thursday, January 4, 2024, the New Hampshire (NH) Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will hear public testimony on SB 541, which will restrict newly defined “retail pet stores,” including anyone with a physical facility who transfers more than 30 dogs per year at retail. Residents and New Hampshire breeders are […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-hearing-january-4-oppose-restrictions-certain-breeders-pet-sales/
| December 28, 2023
Sports & Events
AKC Agility League Spotlight: These Bulldogs Do It All
The spotlight shines on two Bulldogs showing the world how athletic this breed can be. Not only do Stella and Lola shine in agility, they jump off docks, swim, chase lures and hunt for rats in Barn Hunt! Both girls run on League teams at Dayton Dog Training Club. Their owner & trainer, Lucy Hayes, […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/in-the-zone/akc-agility-league-spotlight-bulldogs-do-it-all/
| December 27, 2023
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Expert Advice: How to...
Can You Rename Your Dog? What to Consider
There are many reasons to change a dog's name, and it only takes a few simple steps to do so. Learn why and how to change your dog's name.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/can-you-rename-a-dog/
| December 21, 2023
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Expert Advice: Juniors
Junior Handler Spotlight: Sam Georger
Training dogs isn't just a hobby for sixteen-year-old Sam Georger, it's a lifestyle. Georger first saw dog sports on television, and wanted to get involved.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-sam-georger/
| December 21, 2023
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AKC US Detection Dog Conferences
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2024"] AKC National Detection Dog Conference, July 23 – 25, 2024 The AKC Detection Dog Task Force (DDTF) is pleased to announce the AKC National Detection Dog Conference will take place July 23 – 25, 2024, at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, Ohio. This year’s theme is Detection Dogs: Past, Present & Future. The […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-us-detection-dog-conferences/
| December 20, 2023
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Down and Back: Stories From the American Kennel Club Archives Dog Podcast
In our award-winning Down and Back: Stories From the American Kennel Club Archives dog podcast, now in Season Four, host Bud Boccone tells the tales of breeds, dogs, and personalities who’ve shaped America (and Americans) over generations. Using the American Kennel Club's historical records, archival material, oral histories, interviews, and more, the show brings dog […]
https://www.akc.org/about/down-and-back-akc-podcast/
| December 20, 2023