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Expert Advice: Dog Sports Despite Cancer Diagnosis, ‘Sadie’ Competes at AKC National Agility Championship
"Sadie," a Flat-Coated Retriever, doesn't show signs of the her canine cancer. Despite having hemangiosarcoma, she still loves to run agility.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/national-agility-championship-sadie-flat-coated-retriever/ | March 11, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports Now That She’s Started, There’s No Stopping Katurah Hall’s Love for Conformation
At age 28, Katurah Hall from Fairfax, Virginia, is stepping into her own as a conformation handler with her Poodle and Afghan Hound puppy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/conformation-katurah-hall/ | March 5, 2024
Expert Advice: Feature After a Tough Start to Life, Australian Shepherd “Leonidas” Becomes a Conformation, Service Dog
When he was born, he was struggling to survive. Now, Australian Shepherd "Leonidas" is a conformation dog and PTSD service dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/australian-shepherd-leonidas/ | February 9, 2024
Afghan Hound laying down outdoors at sunset.
Expert Advice: Lifestyle What Were Hound Group Dogs Bred to Do?
32 AKC recognized breeds make up the hound group. We're taking a closer look at what each of these beauties were bred to do.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/hound-group-dogs/ | September 8, 2018
Sporting Group Third, Best of Breed, and 1518- -D-1: CH Kinloch So There! (Stryker), Irish Setter; Sporting Group judging at the 2022 National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, Orlando, FL.
Expert Advice: Dog Sports Meet Junior and Owner-Handler, Adam Kucera and His Irish Setter ‘Stryker’
14-year-old junior handler Adam Kucera and 2-year-old Irish Setter "Stryker" already have some impressive titles under their belt, including NOHS BIS.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/adam-kucera-irish-setter-stryker/ | January 23, 2024
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
Sports & Events All AKC Titles Sorted Alphabetically
* Indicates a title granted by another sanctioning body that is recognized by the AKC # Indicates that the title can be earned multiple times. The number of times the criteria for the title have been met will follow the title abbreviation (ex: MACH8) Abbreviation Title Name Prefix or Suffix ACT1 Agility Course Test 1 […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/titles-and-abbreviations/akc-titles-sorted-alphabetically/ | November 13, 2017
Sports & Events Titles & Abbreviations
Click below to see titles and abbreviations for: Prefix Titles Suffix Titles Parent Club Titles Working Dog Titles Other Recognized Titles Other Title Lists: Titles Sorted by Sport Titles Sorted in Alphabetic Order   Prefix Titles Title Title Name AFC An Amateur Field Trial Champion title can be earned in either Beagle Field Trials, Pointing […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/titles-and-abbreviations/ | November 13, 2017
Expert Advice: Dog Sports Border Collie ‘Zayne’ Wins the 2023 AKC Obedience Classic
Four dogs were crowned the winners in each obedience class at the 2023 AKC Obedience Classic in Orlando, FL. Border Collie "Zayne" won the Masters class.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/obedience-classic-winners-2023/ | December 19, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Sports Golden Retriever ‘Boom’ Proves that Senior Dogs Can Still Compete
"Boom" the Golden Retriever is the oldest dog competing at the 2023 AKC Obedience Classic, and this fun-loving girl is nowhere near ready to retire.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-obedience-classic-golden-retriever-boom/ | December 14, 2023
Sarah and Shayna
Expert Advice: Dog Sports Saint Bernard ‘Shayna’ Competes in Two Events at AKC’s National Championship Week
Saint Bernard 'Shayna' may not be the most agile dog, but she is competing in both the AKC Obedience Classic and the AKC Agility Invitational.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/obedience-classic-agility-invitational-shayna/ | December 12, 2023
Antonia Rotelle's Dot
Expert Advice: Dog Sports Handler to Run Six Cavalier King Charles Spaniels at 2023 AKC Agility Invitational
Antonia Rotelle is no stranger to handling many dogs. This December, she's running six of her Cavalier King Charles Spaniels at the 2023 AKC Agility Invitational, part of the AKC National Championship week.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-agility-invitational-antonia-rotelle/ | December 7, 2023
Pages Competition/Titles Update Fall 2023
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY Congratulations to these dogs on earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH MACH3 PACH Resq's Dopamine Rush BN RN MXG PAD MJC PJD […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-fall-2023/ | December 7, 2023
Press Releases AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN DRAWS ENTRY OF MORE THAN 5,700 DOGS IN ITS 23rd YEAR
The AKC® National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a new record-breaking entry. A grand total of 5,762 dogs will compete for the title of America’s National Champion on December 16 and 17, 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Combined with the other weekend events, including the AKC®/Royal Canin National All-Breed […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin-draws-entry-5700-dogs-23rd-year/ | November 15, 2023
Press Releases THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB 2023 BREEDER OF THE YEAR GROUP HONOREES ANNOUNCED
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize extraordinary breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2023 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees.   “We are proud to honor these knowledgeable and responsible breeders,” said Dennis B. Sprung, AKC President and CEO. “Each of these individuals are […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-2023-breeder-year-group-honorees-announced/ | November 27, 2023
Expert Advice: Feature Westminster Competitor Biscotti Rose Supports Owner During Cancer Treatment
When Rick and Lorie Douglas first set eyes on puppy Biscotti Rose two years ago, they knew she was special. Now a Westminster and Conformation star, she is also Rick's best support system through cancer treatment.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/biscotti-rose-westminster-and-support/ | May 11, 2023
Noaa running in Fast Cat.
Expert Advice: Feature Flat-Coated Retriever ‘Noaa’ Is a Conformation Star and Therapy Dog for Kids
Everywhere we turn, there is a three-in-one product out there. Now you can add a championship Flat-Coated Retriever to the mix. Meet sweet, goofy...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/flat-coated-retriever-noaa/ | June 5, 2023
Pages Competition/Titles Update Summer 2023
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! Agility Congratulations to this dog on earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-summer-2023/ | September 26, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Sports Teen Sisters Carry Family Legacy as Breeder-Owner-Handlers to Westminster
Not every child is eager to follow in their family's footsteps. But third-generation owner-handlers Taylor and Cameron Johnson are keen to make their marks in the dog show world. These Junior Handlers from Colorado Springs, Colorado, work with Old English Sheepdogs and Bouvier des Flandres, which their parents and paternal grandparents also breed, show, and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/teen-sisters-carry-family-legacy-as-breeder-owner-handlers-to-westminster/ | May 1, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Sports Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Brings Breed Representation to 2023 AKC Agility Premier Cup
You may not have heard of a Nederlandse Kooikerhondje, but when you see Senna zipping around the AKC Agility Premier Cup, you'll be surprised at her talent.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/nederlandse-kooikerhondje-senna-akc-agility-premier-cup-2023/ | August 14, 2023

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