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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Early Puppy Development: Exercises for Your Litter’s First Weeks
Marie Eguro has been breeding Shetland Sheepdogs occasionally over the last 10 years. She has trained, bred, and raised numerous Obedience trial champions, as well as numerous Best in Specialty Show winners, and Herding Group placers. She is proud to be an AKC Breeder of Merit. Eguro talks about how going beyond the basics of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/early-puppy-development/
| December 9, 2019
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Sports & Events
Which Breeds Can I Meet?
Hoping to meet a specific dog breed when you visit AKC Meet the Breeds during AKC National Championship in Orlando? Or maybe you just want to meet them all! Don't miss a single wag or woof with this list of breeds that will be in attendance at the 2019 show. Get your tickets now. Dog Breeds […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-national-championship/which-breeds-can-i-meet/
| November 12, 2019
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Does Your Dog Have UTI Symptoms or Something Worse?
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a painful and potentially dangerous condition in dogs. Bloody urine, difficulty urinating, and licking of the area are all signs your dog might have a UTI. Some symptoms of UTIs may, in fact, indicate something worse, like bladder cancer or kidney disease. You and your dog might not agree about […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/noticing-dog-uti-symptoms-could-be-something-more/
| November 6, 2019
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Sports & Events
Which Breeds Will Be at AKC Meet the Breeds?
Hoping to meet a specific dog breed (or cat breed), or do you just want to meet all 150+ breeds? Find your favorites on our list of breeds so you won't miss a single wag, whisker, or woof! They'll all be there to meet you at the January 25-26, 2020 AKC Meet the Breeds event. […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/full-breed-list/
| November 4, 2019
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AKC PupPals: Breeds Needed
We welcome all breeds, including All-American Dogs, to enroll in the AKC PupPals Program. Our goal is to have each breed represented. This allows us to fulfill special requests from children seeking a specific breed. It also allows us to introduce these wonderful, and sometimes rare, breeds to children. We are especially in need of […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/akc-puppals-program/akc-puppals-breeds-needed/
| October 29, 2019
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Introduces Puppy Pack 2.0: Puppies Making a Difference
Calling all puppy lovers! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is excited to announce the newest group of puppies for its “AKC Puppy Pack,” which will feature three puppies training for work that will transform the lives of their human companions - what’s better than that? The AKC will follow the endearing stories of all eight […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-introduces-puppy-pack-2-0-puppies-making-difference/
| October 22, 2019
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Launches Influencer Program
- #AKCDogStar Debuted on Instagram with Six Influential Canines – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is excited to announce the launch of #AKCDogStar, an Instagram influencer program. This educational program aims to spread information about dog sports and responsible dog ownership. The canines participating shine inside the ring and out! “We’re thrilled to harness the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-launches-influencer-program/
| October 2, 2019
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The 7 AKC Dog Breed Groups Explained
At AKC shows, dogs are organized into 7 groups: Hound, Working, Sporting, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding. Learn about what makes each group unique.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-akc-dog-breed-groups-explained/
| September 26, 2019
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Competition Update Fall 2019
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking and Trick Dog. Big congrats to the first All-American to earn the Scent Work Masters title and the seventh All-American to earn the Obedience Trial Championship! AGILITY Master Agility Championships (MACH) Multiple Master Agility […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-fall-2019/
| September 26, 2019
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Expert Advice: Feature
Take To The Streets: Keeping City Dogs Fit In Urban Areas
City dogs need exercise and stimulation, just like their suburban and country counterparts. Sports like rally, treibball, and dog parkour are creative and fun forms of urban fitness. Even mushing through Manhattan can be accomplished with the right equipment and attitude. For a fulfilling life, a dog must have a yard, green grass, and room […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/keeping-city-dogs-fit-in-urban-areas/
| September 26, 2019