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Legislative Alerts
UPDATE (2/4): Hearing Postponed – Hawaii House Bill Seeks to Limit Docking and Cropping
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 This bill has been removed from the February 5 agenda and AKC Government Relations will update when developments warrant. Monday, February 3, 2020 The American Kennel Club is concerned with Hawaii House Bill 2163. The bill, introduced by Representative Roy Mitsuo Takumi, seeks to limit the practices of surgical births, debarking, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hawaii-house-bill-seeks-limit-docking-cropping/
| February 3, 2020
Press Releases
Pekingese “Wasabi” Wins Best in Show at Largest Ever AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin
National Champion is First Toy Group Winner in the History of the Show GCH CH Pequest Wasabi, a Pekingese known as “Wasabi” triumphed over more than 5,200 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 14-15, 2019 in […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/pekingese-wasabi-wins-best-show-largest-ever-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| January 2, 2020
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Expert Advice: Juniors
Juniors Take Top Prizes in AKC Juniors Obedience and Rally Classic & Juniors Agility Competition
More than 100 junior handlers traveled to Orlando during the 2019 AKC National Championship to compete in The AKC Juniors Classic in Obedience and/or AKC Rally® along with the Juniors Agility Competition. Kids and teens ages 9-17 were invited to the competition for each respective sport based on their achievements all-year-long. In Obedience, Juniors competed based […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/juniors-take-top-prizes-in-akc-juniors-obedience-and-rally-classic-juniors-agility-competition/
| December 20, 2019
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
What Are Dog Breed Clubs?
Dog breed clubs provide excellent resources for owning a particular breed. Learn more about why they're important and how you can get involved with your local club.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-breed-clubs/
| December 17, 2019
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Expert Advice: Events
2019 AKC National Championship Group Winners
The 2019 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Dec. 14 and 15 had a record number of dogs in its 19th year. The competition began with 5,284 dogs each competing for best in their breed. Best in Group Best of Breed winners then advanced to compete in the group competitions. Each AKC-recognized breed falls […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2019-akc-national-championship-group-winners/
| December 17, 2019
Press Releases
Top Dogs Crowned at AKC Obedience Classic and AKC Agility Invitational
The 2019 AKC Obedience Classic and the AKC Agility Invitational took place December 14-15, 2019 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. Obedience and agility competitions for junior handlers were held for the ninth year, and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/top-dogs-crowned-akc-obedience-classic-akc-agility-invitational-2/
| December 16, 2019
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Expert Advice: Events
Top Dogs Crowned at 2019 AKC Obedience Classic & AKC Agility Invitational
At the 2019 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, over 900 dogs from all over the United States and beyond gathered in Orlando, Florida, to compete in the 7th AKC Obedience Classic and the 14th AKC Agility Invitational. Nine winning dog/handler teams bested all the rest to take home top honors in each class in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2019-akc-obedience-classic-agility-invitational-winners/
| December 15, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
9 Calm Dog Breeds
The American Kennel Club recognizes many breeds, and each possesses a purpose-bred set of physical and behavioral characteristics. Purebred dogs within each of the seven AKC breed groups are expected to conform to a particular breed standard. One of the more identifiable elements of a canine breed standard is temperament. Temperament has been defined as an animal’s […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/calm-dog-breeds/
| December 11, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
10 Fluffy Dog Breeds
Grooming is an important piece of the puzzle to consider when owning a fluffy dog. Whether your dog is short-haired or long-haired, it's important to maintain a healthy coat by regularly brushing, grooming, and bathing to control shedding. This is especially important for dogs with fluffy coats. Grooming routines for some dogs can be done […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/fluffy-dog-breeds/
| December 10, 2019
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Adrienne Scott of Prairie Crest Beaucerons
Adrienne Scott is an AKC Breeder of Merit who has realized a lifelong dream in her small hobby kennel, Prairie Crest Beaucerons, of Maysville, Missouri, devoted to preserving the centuries-old Beauceron breed. She has produced many champions and, through health testing, improving temperaments, and structure, she strives to produce the best Beaucerons possible. Adrienne has traveled […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-adrienne-scott-prairie-crest-beaucerons/
| December 9, 2019