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LUNA & MAX ARE HERE TO STAY! AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB REVEALS MOST POPULAR DOG NAMES OF 2023
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 its list of the most popular dog names of 2023. “Choosing a name is a very personal and meaningful decision for dog owners, as dogs are an integral part of our families,” […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/luna-max-stay-american-kennel-club-reveals-popular-dog-names-2023/
| November 1, 2023
Expert Advice: Names
The Most Popular Dog Names of 2023
You did the dog breed research, you stocked up on all the puppy essentials, you puppy-proofed your home, you found a veterinarian, you've booked basic dog training classes, and you chose the best dog food. But there's another big decision to make: what in the world are you going to name your new puppy or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/most-popular-dog-names/
| November 1, 2023
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Most Popular Boy Dog Names
Choosing your boy dog's name is important, as it's a name you and your new puppy will be living with for a long time, so it deserves some thought. A good boy dog name can actually enhance your dog's responsiveness and improve communication between you over a lifetime. We've compiled the top 100+ most popular […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-100-boy-dog-names/
| November 1, 2023
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
9 Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special for Your Dog
On Valentine’s Day, humans give chocolate, teddy bears, and roses to our loved ones to show appreciation and affection. But what about our favorite canine companions? Here are some tips on how you can show your four-legged Valentine some love. Take a Long Walk What better way to spend Valentine’s Day with your dog than […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/doggie-valentines-day/
| January 27, 2023
Press Releases
COME, LUNA! COME, MAX! AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB REVEALS MOST POPULAR DOG NAMES OF 2022
In celebration of the upcoming AKC Meet the Breeds® on January 28th and 29th at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, 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 its inaugural list of the most popular dog names […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/come-luna-come-max-american-kennel-club-reveals-popular-dog-names-2022/
| January 23, 2023
Expert Advice: Trick Dog
Blind and Deaf Dog Defies Odds and Achieves AKC Trick Dog Title
Named after an iconic British sports car, 1½-year-old Aston exudes a wow factor of his own. The 49-pound Canine Partners mixed-breed, who is blind and deaf, recently earned a coveted American Kennel Club Novice Trick Dog title. Finding a Home Aston’s owner, Miriam Scheinblum, of Winter Park, Florida, dubs herself his “guardian and teammate.” She […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/blind-and-deaf-dog-achieves-akc-trick-dog-title-and-educates-in-the-process/
| October 20, 2022
Expert Advice: News
Comfort Dogs Build a Bridge to Healing from Uvalde to Sandy Hook
When the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting happened nearly 10 years ago, my town was in shambles, unable to comprehend why we lost 20 children and six educators to gun violence. As a senior in nearby Newtown High School, just a mile from the elementary school, I was in lockdown for two hours in my […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/lcc-comfort-dogs-build-a-bridge-to-healing/
| June 3, 2022
Sports & Events
2021 AKC Trick Dog National Competition Results
WINNER Leslie Gelesh & Eli (Miniature Poodle) Batman FURever SEMI-FINALISTS Muriel McMullen & Maddie (Australian Terrier) The Grrrinch Faye Roche & Brio (Miniature Poodle) My Olympic Gold Medal Star: Brio Outstanding Performances from the 2021 AKC Trick Dog National Competition In addition to the competition winners listed above, here are some outstanding performances from 2021 (in random order). Many […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/2021-competition-results/
| December 10, 2021
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Dog Quotes: Best Quotes About Puppies
You ever wonder what your dog is thinking? What he or she wants to say? We'd all love it if our dogs could talk — some of the time, at least. (If nothing else we'd be guaranteed some good dog quotes!) In lieu of that, we have some quotes about dogs, by the humans who […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-quotes/
| June 7, 2021
Canine Partners
Congratulations to All American Dogs Headed to National Agility Championship
Good luck to the 98 All American Dogs competing in the AKC 2021 National Agility Championship that will take place this week at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma! The event takes place Friday through Sunday, March 26 – 28. The competition will be televised at 8 pm EST […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/congratulations-american-dogs-headed-national-agility-championship/
| March 23, 2021