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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet the Winners of the 2023 AKC Agility Premier Cup
Some of the fastest dog-handler teams competed to crown the agility champion in each height division. See the winners of the 2023 AKC Agility Premier Cup.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/winners-akc-agility-premier-cup-2023/
| August 20, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Dog Paralysis: What to Know
Dog paralysis may be permanent or temporary, depending on the cause. Common causes include infections, trauma, spinal stroke and disk disease.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-paralysis-what-to-know/
| August 18, 2023
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Canine Bladder Stones
Marthina Greer First presented Pure Dog Talk Jan 2023 Bladder stones are the quintessential “which came first, the chicken or the egg” question. By this, we mean that a dog can have a bladder symptoms that are caused by a bladder stone, or the bladder infection can cause bladder stones to form. Which then becomes […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/inner-circle-newsletter/canine-bladder-stones-marthina-greer/
| July 31, 2023
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AKC DNA + Health Kit – Included Tests
All AKC DNA + Health Kits include the original 201 markers for genetic identity and parentage verification purposes, as well as over 328 genetic variants for health and traits. Download a pdf of all included tests Health Tests Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS, SN) This genetic variant is associated with an inherited neurological disease characterized by […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/dna/dna-resource-center/akc-dna-health-kit-tests-available/
| July 26, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Afghan Hounds ‘Cinder’ and ‘Pansy’ Head from the Ring to the Stage
Dru Shepherd of New Jersey may have started her show career with rabbits, but her Afghan Hounds have led her from the conformation ring to the opera stage.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/afghan-hounds-cinder-and-pansy/
| July 24, 2023
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES AKC/USA WORLD AGILITY TEAM
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce the AKC/USA Agility World Team members and the alternates. The team will travel to the Czech Republic to compete in the FCI Agility World Championship taking place October 4-8, 2023. The AKC/USA […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-akc-usa-world-agility-team/
| July 12, 2023
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CROWNS NEW NATIONAL CHAMPIONS IN OBEDIENCE AND RALLY
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that the top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of more than 900 dogs this past weekend at the AKC National Obedience Championship and AKC Rally® National […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-crowns-new-national-champions-obedience-rally-5/
| June 20, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Highlighting LGBTQIA+ Members of the Dog World
LGBTQIA+ dog owners have always been part of AKC dog sports. For some, the dog world has been a supportive haven, while for others, it has been more challenging.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/highlighting-lgbtqia-community/
| June 19, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Golden Retriever ‘Baker’ Wins 2023 National Obedience Championship
After nearly two full days of competition between more than 100 dogs, one Golden Retriever came out on top: "Baker" handled by Korin Bevis.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/golden-retriever-baker-wins-2023-national-obedience-championship/
| June 19, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Briard “Bruce Lee” Heads to Fifth National Obedience Championship
A nine-year-old tawny Briard named Classique Dior Jack of All Trades, a.k.a. "Bruce Lee," will compete in the 2023 AKC National Obedience Championship.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/briard-bruce-lee-is-a-powerful-obedience-competitor/
| June 17, 2023