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Press Releases
Winners Crowned at the American Kennel Club National Agility Championship
New York, N.Y. – Eleven AKC® National Agility Champions were crowned this weekend at the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) National Agility Championship, held at the Reno Livestock Events Center in Reno, Nevada. The Championship, sponsored by J & J Dog Supplies, MAX 200, M.A.D. Agility and Voyce, drew a combined entry of more than 1,000 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/winners-crowned-at-the-american-kennel-club-national-agility-championship/
| March 30, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
What Does it Really Mean to be a Terrier Anyway?
We often hear dog shows accused of being nothing but “beauty contests.” In reality, they’re organized more like job fairs. At AKC shows, dogs are exhibited in seven groups organized by the original work the breeds were created to do. The dog judged best in each group becomes one of the final seven to vie […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/what-does-it-really-mean-to-be-a-terrier-anyway/
| February 16, 2015
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Open Registration
When a new breed is accepted in the American Kennel Club a special type of registration known as Open Registration, is available for a limited time. The American Kennel Club in conjunction with the Parent Club (also known as a national breed club) sets this time frame for the breed. Eligibility for Open Registration In […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/open-registration/
| December 19, 2014
Products & Services
Parent Club Events
AKC Parent Club Performance Events Breed specific performance events administered by Parent Clubs that test the skills need to maintain and enhance the breed's historical function. Belgian Sheepdog Drafting - Belgian Sheepdogs are able to earn drafting titles in Bernese Mountain Dog events - effective June 1, 2012 PBGV Hunt Test effective March 1, […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/title-recognition-program/parent-club-events/
| December 19, 2014
Sports & Events
Spotlight
Event 2011 Belgian Sheepdog National Specialty 2010 Collie Club of America Regional Herding Competition 2008 First AKC Spanish Water Dog Herding Titles Awarded Antelope Valley Stockdog Club Collie Club of America 2007 The Cardigans get to Party with the Sheep Greater Lafayette Kennel Club, Inc. Herding Trial Double Duty Herding Dog at SLHC May Trial […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/herding/articles/spotlight/
| December 19, 2014
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America Collection
1936-2005 2008:012 Collection processed by Norma Rosado-Blake Click here for inventory Provenance A gift from Sandi Eaton of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America. Arrangement The collection is arranged into five series and several sub-series: Meeting minutes Publications Pembroke Welsh Corgi Newsletter Corgis in America catalogs books Documents Correspondences national specialty Photos/Negatives The meeting […]
https://www.akc.org/about/archive/guide-collections/pembroke-collection/
| December 19, 2014
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Breeder of the Year
Each year, The American Kennel Club recognizes and celebrates an outstanding purebred dog breeder with the Breeder of the Year Award. The award honors those breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. At a special presentation held during the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/breeder-of-the-year/
| December 19, 2014
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Glossary
Welcome to the AKC . We have put together definitions for dog words that you may not be familiar with. If you have additional questions regarding the glossary, please contact our Special Services Department. A Abdomen The belly or under surface between the chest and the hindquarters. Acetabulum The concave lateral portion of the […]
https://www.akc.org/about/glossary/
| December 19, 2014
Expert Advice: Feature
Meet Miss P, The Beagle Who Won Westminster
Polite applause and a smattering of cheers greeted Miss P as she strutted a final lap before the judge who would crown the Best in Show at Westminster.The 15-inch Beagle was clearly an underdog. The Madison Square Garden crowd loudly let it be known that their favorites were Swagger, an Old English Sheepdog, and Charlie, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-miss-p-the-beagle-who-won-westminster/
| September 8, 2014
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Q&A with Sheltie Breeder Renee Wiseman
Today on WOOFipedia, we posted a Q&A with Sheltie breeder Renee Wiseman about her decision to recently sell singer Miley Cyrus one of her puppies. Now, we get more in-depth with Wiseman, exploring her history in the breed and what puppy buyers should look for in a responsible breeder. How long have you been breeding, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/qa-with-sheltie-breeder-renee-wiseman/
| July 17, 2014