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Expert Advice: Conformation
Judging Soundness Vs. Type
If you are a judge, do you find it harder to go from judging Great Danes to judging Yorkshire Terriers, or to go from judging English Cocker Spaniels to judging American Cocker Spaniels? In other words, is it harder to turn the page in your mind and adjust for the vast differences between two breeds […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/soundness-vs-type/
| June 16, 2015
Expert Advice: Events
Judges For 2017 Westminster Kennel Club Show Announced
The Westminster Kennel Club recently announced that Mr. Thomas H. Bradley III is scheduled to judge Best in Show at the club’s 141st dog show Feb. 13–14, 2017. A lifetime participant in the dog sport, Mr. Bradley competed in his first dog show as a teenager in 1955, showing his German Shorthaired Pointer at the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/judges-for-2017-westminster-kennel-club-show/
| May 10, 2016
Canine Partners
Saved From Death Row, Taco Brings Cheer to Others as Therapy Dog
Dragon Run’s Little Lion THDD, CGC owned by Beth & Paul Peterson of Dover, DE Beth shared this special story of Taco, who just earned the AKC Therapy Dog Distinguished honor for making more than 400 visits to help others. Dragon Run’s Little Lion THDD CGC, known as Taco, is a Pekingese / Pembroke Welsh […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/saved-from-death-row-taco-brings-cheer-to-others-as-therapy-dog/
| September 18, 2015
Pages
Club Relation Files
1918-1936 3.0 Cubic ft. AKC 7.1 Prepared by Norma Rosado-Blake 2006 An inventory will be completed by December 2006. For further information on access, refer to the AKC Archives' Mission Statement and Procedures. Provenance The files of the Club Relations Department have been transferred to the Archives through a series of collections starting in May […]
https://www.akc.org/about/archive/guide-collections/club-relation-files/
| December 19, 2014
Clubs & Delegates
All Puppy Breeds
Find more information on all the different breeds of puppies. Not sure which puppy is right for you? Take a short quiz to Find a Match. A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | R | S | T | V | W | X | Y A. Breed Group Affenpinscher Toy Afghan Hound Hound Airedale Terrier Terrier Akita Working Alaskan Malamute Working American English Coonhound Hound American Eskimo Dog […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/puppies/all-breeds/
| October 26, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Can You Tell These Dog Breed Look-Alikes Apart?
"Wait, was that a Siberian Husky? Or was it an Alaskan Malamute?" Many dog breeds can be difficult to tell apart. To celebrate National Look-Alike Day, we're taking a closer look at six pairs of dogs that look remarkably similar to each other, but are actually completely different breeds. 1. Alaskan Malamute vs. Siberian Husky […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-breed-look-alikes/
| April 21, 2017
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Holiday Gift Guide for Calm & Mellow Dogs 2016
Sure, your dog is happy to nap the day away in your lap, yet even the calmest breeds enjoy their walks and playtime. But let's not overdo it. Here are some ideal gifts for your favorite couch potato. Luxury Dog Sofa Your big bundle of love can nap anywhere, but why shouldn't he snooze on […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/gift-guide-for-mellow-dogs/
| November 22, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever Is Once Again America’s Most Popular Dog
BREED 2015 2014 2013 Retrievers (Labrador) 1 1 1 German Shepherd Dogs 2 2 2 Retrievers (Golden) 3 3 3 Bulldogs 4 4 5 Beagles 5 5 4 French Bulldogs 6 9 11 Yorkshire Terriers 7 6 6 Poodles 8 7 8 Rottweilers 9 10 9 Boxers 10 8 7 Pointers (German Shorthaired) 11 12 […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-is-once-again-americas-most-popular-dog/
| February 22, 2016
Expert Advice: Conformation
How Does a Dog Win Westminster?
As you look down at the Best in Show judging from your seat in the nosebleed section at Madison Square Garden (or from your own couch), you might be inclined to offer your own take on which dog is worthy of the top honor at Westminster.“That pug is the cutest dog in the ring,” you […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/how-does-a-dog-win-westminster/
| February 17, 2015