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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
After Teaching Herself and Finding a Mentor, 14-Year-Old Excels in Agility
You don't always have to have your own dog to win big in agility. Fourteen-year-old Katie Blair Williamson from New Orleans, Louisiana, competes in agility with Blink (Blackmyst's In A Blink Of An Eye), a Shetland Sheepdog, and Voulez (YaYa's Voulez Vous Q Cher), a Golden Retriever. Although Voulez is Williamson's agility partner, she's owned […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-katie-blair-williamson/
| August 26, 2021
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Expert Advice: News
Watch ESPN Dog Day “Bark in the Park” on August 26
ESPN is going straight to the dogs in the best way possible. On August 26, the American Kennel Club is proud to participate in ESPN Dog Day for the second time, with dog sports broadcast live on ESPN2 and the ESPN app. What better way to spend a hot August day than by watching dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/watch-akc-sports-espn-dog-day-august-26/
| August 23, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Norwegian Buhund History: The Faithful Dogs of Vikings
He was powerfully built, towering a good six inches above his brothers, and was probably a chieftain or great warrior. Whoever he was, in his lifetime he must have commanded tremendous respect, even awe. That much was clear 10 centuries after his death from the way he had been sent to his final rest. Archeologists […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/norwegian-buhund-history/
| August 12, 2021
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 9th-11th, 2021 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-3/
| July 12, 2021
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Expert Advice: Obedience
Golden Retriever “Juicy” Wins 2021 AKC National Obedience Championship
After nearly two full days of competition between more than 100 dogs, one Golden Retriever came out on top: Juicy. Six-year-old Juicy (OTCH7 High Times Totally Sauced UDX7 PCD OGM SH) earned a score of 517.5/520 and was handled by owner Sharri Lynn Sibert of Schoolcraft, MI. No stranger to success, Juicy was the first […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/golden-retriever-juicy-wins-2021-national-obedience/
| July 11, 2021
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Expert Advice: AKC Rally
Border Collie “Stryker” Wins 2021 AKC Rally National Championship
After nearly 10 hours of competition between more than 300 dogs, one Border Collie was declared the 2021 AKC Rally National Champion: Stryker. Seven-year-old Stryker (OTCH Norwood's Owl Love Ewe Like Crazy UDX2 OM3 RM RAE2 PT OA OAJ) is owned and handled by Nancy Curtis of Ellis Grove, IL. The 2021 AKC Rally® National Championship […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/border-collie-stryker-wins-akc-rally-national-championship/
| July 9, 2021
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
The Complete Guide to Traveling With Your Dog
Taking your dog along can make the family vacation more fun for everyone, if you plan carefully. Here are some tips to make traveling with your dog enjoyable. Health and Safety for Dog Travel Bring your dog to the veterinarian for a checkup before going on an extended trip. Make sure all their vaccinations are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/complete-guide-to-traveling-with-your-dog/
| July 1, 2021
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Expert Advice: AKC Rally
15-Year-Old Australian Shepherd Competes as Oldest Dog in AKC Rally Nationals
At first glance, you wouldn't be able to tell that Cheyenne is the oldest dog competing at the 2021 AKC Rally National Championship. Lively and energetic, the Australian Shepherd defies her age -- 15 years old. More impressive, this is the senior dog's first AKC Nationals event. But Cheyenne is not at all new to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/15-year-old-australian-shepherd-competes-oldest-dog-akc-rally/
| June 30, 2021
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Expert Advice: Grooming
Summer Grooming Tips to Keep Dogs Cool
Warmer weather typically means spending more time outdoors with your dog. These grooming tips will help keep your dog feeling cool and comfortable. As a bonus, they will also enhance the relationship you have with your pet. “Grooming is one of nature’s strongest ways of bonding,” says Jorge Bendersky, a certified master groomer and best-selling author. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/at-home-grooming-tips-summer/
| June 27, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
How to Teach Your Dog to Weave Through Your Legs
One of the more impressive dog tricks is the leg weave. Although it takes coordination, this remarkable move is easier to train than you might think.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-dog-leg-weave/
| June 21, 2021