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Legislative Alerts
Greenville County, SC: Proposed Animal Ordinance Raises Questions – Express Concerns
SUMMARY Proposed changes to Greenville County, South Carolina’s Animals and Fowl ordinance are currently under consideration by the Greenville County Council. Among its many changes, the proposal appears to require all “pet breeders”, including fanciers and enthusiasts who breed purebred dogs as a hobby, to register as a business and implement significant changes to their […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/greenville-county-sc-proposed-animal-ordinance-raises-questions-express-concerns/
| April 29, 2025
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Breed-Specific DNA Testing Recommendations
Test for what is recommended for your breed. Order AKC DNA + Health Kit The AKC DNA Program recommends that breeders perform DNA tests that are relevant to their breed. The AKC DNA + Health Kit includes over 328 markers for health and traits, and every dog receives results for all tests. However, not all […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/dna/dna-resource-center/akc-dna-health/breed-specific-dna-testing-recommendations/
| March 12, 2024
Sports & Events
Judges’ Study Guides
AKC Group Standards Download AKC approved breed standards by complete group for use on any portable electronic device. Sporting Hound Working Terrier Toy Non-Sporting Herding Misc. Judges Study Guide No single written guide is ever comprehensive enough to be the only learning tool utilized in preparation for judging a new breed. We urge you to […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/judging-information/judges-study-guides/
| February 18, 2025
Sports & Events
AKC/USA World Agility Team
April 26-28, 2025 Purina Farms, St Louis, MO Congratulations to the Medium Dog Win On Spots! Jennifer Crank & Bee Abbey Beasley & Swindle Sarah Baker & Skeptic Photo Credit: Great Dane Photos Congratulations to the Small Dog Win On Spots! Han Yu & Skye Abbey Beasley & SuperStar Cassie Schmidt & True Photo Credit: […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/events/usa-world-agility-team/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Titles by Sport
Titles Earned in AKC Activities, Organized by Sport and Title Progression the # symbol behind the title abbreviation indicates that title can be earned multiple times, and will carry a numeric designation [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Agility Titles"] Class Abbrev. Title Name Abbrev. Title Name (Preferred Track) Prefix or Suffix ACT ACT1 Agility Course Test 1 Suffix […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/titles-and-abbreviations/titles-by-sport/
| November 13, 2017
Clubs & Delegates
AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award
The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Program was established in 2006 to provide each AKC Member Club with an embossed AKC medallion to award on a yearly basis as an ongoing effort to celebrate its volunteer club members. This award honors those individuals who deserve special recognition that have made a difference in the Sport of […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/clubs/resources/akc-outstanding-sportsmanship-award/
| November 21, 2017