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Canine Partners
The Road to Orlando
This is part of a series spotlighting All American Dogs competing in the national AKC Junior Agility Competition held on Dec. 14 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC Agility Invitational. The competition is for youth up to 18 years of age. Name: Mischiefs Managed NAP NJP OAP Call Name: Bandit Age: […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/the-road-to-orlando-6/
| December 5, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
Calling All Kids: Dog Agility Isn’t Just for Adults
The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin will take place Saturday to Sunday, December 15 to 16, 2018, in Orlando, Florida. Tune in to AKC.TV, or download the AKC.TV app on Roku, Apple TV, or AmazonFireTV to catch the live stream starting on Saturday, December 15 at 12 p.m. ET. Watch the TV premiere on New Year's Day on […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/calling-all-kids-dog-agility-isnt-just-for-adults/
| November 14, 2018
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Advanced Recognition Breeders of Merit
The following breeders have met the requirements for the Breed and Levels recorded at the time of the application. The American Kennel Club is pleased to recognize these breeders for their contribution to the sport and maintaining the tenets of the Breeder of Merit program. (current as of 7/15/24, last updated 7/17/24) [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Platinum"] […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/advanced-recognition-breeders-merit/
| September 25, 2018
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2019 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees
In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were created and first awarded in 1999 to honor our best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a national […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/nominees/2019-lifetime-achievement-award-nominees/
| September 19, 2018
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Expert Advice: General Health
When You Buckle up This Fall, Don’t Forget About Your Dog
When's the last time you took a good old-fashioned road trip? It's always fun to travel somewhere new, and even better when you get to bring the dog. But before you hit the road together, there are a few things you need to consider. Make sure you have enough food and water for the trip, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/buckle-up-your-dog/
| August 22, 2018
Press Releases
The AKC Junior Agility Team Shines at 2018 FCI European Open Junior Agility Competition
The American Kennel Club (AKC ®) is pleased to congratulate the AKC European Open Junior Agility Team on their achievements at the 2018 FCI European Open Junior Agility event held in the Netherlands July 13-15, 2018. The Juniors competed based on their ages – Children are under 15 years of age & Juniors are 15 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-junior-agility-team-shines-2018-fci-european-open-junior-agility-competition/
| July 25, 2018
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Is Swimming Therapeutic for Senior Dogs?
Swimming is often recommended as a low-impact exercise for older individuals who are looking to stay active. But is it also therapeutic for senior dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/swimming-senior-dogs/
| July 5, 2018
Sports & Events
The Road to Best in Show
Showing dogs is a fun sport where the thrill of competition is combined with the joy of seeing beautiful dogs. Dog shows, or conformation events, originated as a way for breeders to evaluate their breeding stock. While the purpose remains, dog shows are a great opportunity to socialize with people in your breed and develop […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/resources/road-to-best-in-show/
| June 18, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
Study Shows Dogs Really Do Respond to Baby Talk
Admit it: you've used baby talk to communicate with your dog. The exaggerated intonation and hyper-articulation of vowels is thought to help human infants learn language and bond socially. But dogs aren't going to start speaking anytime soon, so . . . what's the point? Well, a recent study published in "Animal Cognition" last month, found […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dogs-respond-to-baby-talk/
| June 7, 2018
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2017
Breed Rank Retrievers (Labrador) 1 German Shepherd Dogs 2 Retrievers (Golden) 3 French Bulldogs 4 Bulldogs 5 Beagles 6 Poodles 7 Rottweilers 8 Yorkshire Terriers 9 Pointers (German Shorthaired) 10 Boxers 11 Siberian Huskies 12 Dachshunds 13 Great Danes 14 Pembroke Welsh Corgis 15 Doberman Pinschers 16 Australian Shepherds 17 Miniature Schnauzers 18 Cavalier King […]
https://www.akc.org/most-popular-breeds/2017-full-list/
| March 28, 2018