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Issue Analysis: Dispelling the Myths of Cropped Ears, Docked Tails, Dewclaws, and Debarking
Purebred dogs are purpose-bred dogs and come in all shapes and sizes. The characteristics that make each of these dogs unique also help them perform the function for which they were bred. The physical appearance of the dogs illustrates this, and is also an important part of the breed’s history. For example, the thick […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/issue-analysis-dispelling-myths/
| May 22, 2013
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Awards the 2013 Junior Scholarships
New York, NY – Nineteen outstanding students from 14 states have been awarded American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Junior Scholarships for 2013. The scholarships – ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 – are offered annually to high school, college and graduate school students. “This year’s scholarship recipients have distinguished themselves through their commitment to academics, their […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-awards-the-2013-junior-scholarships/
| April 25, 2013
Press Releases
Record-Breaking Entry of 3,233 Top Competitors Will Participate At Tenth Annual AKC/Eukanuba Nationa
Record-Breaking Entry of 3,233 Top Competitors Will Participate At Tenth Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Dogs from 49 States and More Than 40 Countries Compete for Over $225,000 in Prize Money and Prestigious Wins Event Broadcast airs on ABC Network Television Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011 NEW YORK, NY – Nearly 2,500 dogs will compete for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/record-breaking-entry-of-3233-top-competitors-will-participate-at-tent/
| November 10, 2010
Press Releases
AKC’s Complete Dog Book 20th Edition On Sale Now
All 153 AKC-Recognized Breed Standards and Histories Included with Photographs The American Kennel Club has released the 20th edition of The Complete Dog Book, published by Ballantine Books. Previously revised in 1997, the volume has been a bestselling dog book for over seventy-five years (with over 2 million copies sold). The newly revised The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akcs-complete-dog-book-20th-edition-on-sale-now/
| January 30, 2006
Press Releases
Celebrating All-American Dog Breeds
While many of the dog breeds we know and enjoy today originated in other countries, there are a number of AKC registered breeds which were developed on American soil, and each has its own unique history and heritage: Alaskan Malamute - The Alaskan Malamute, one of the oldest Arctic sled dogs, was named after the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/celebrating-all-american-dog-breeds/
| June 28, 2004
Press Releases
AKC Featured on the TODAY SHOW
AKC's Gail Miller appeared on NBC'S Today Show Friday, June 11th to discuss the recent findings by German researchers that dogs can comprehend language. Interviewed by Ann Curry, Miller stated that the findings are, "not surprising at all to anyone who has owned or trained dogs. Dogs are very intelligent and it's in their nature […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-featured-on-the-today-show/
| June 11, 2004
Press Releases
World Agility Championship Results
The American Kennel Club (AKC) welcomed home the AKC/USA World Agility Team after a weekend of intense competition at the World Agility Championship in Lievin, France from September 26-28. The AKC/USA World Agility Team, sponsored by The Iams Company and K9 Advantix , traveled overseas to compete against 30 different countries. The large dog team […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/world-agility-championship-results/
| October 3, 2003
Press Releases
AKC Celebrates All-American Breeds
Just like our immigrant ancestors, most of the dog breeds we know and enjoy today originated in other countries and came to the United States later on. However, there are a number of AKC registered breeds which were developed on American soil, and each has its own unique history and heritage: Alaskan Malamute - […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-celebrates-all-american-breeds/
| June 18, 2003
Press Releases
AKC Agility on The Caroline Rhea Show
AKC Agility Director Sharon Anderson and two talented canines claimed their 15 minutes of fame on The Caroline Rhea Show, a nationally syndicated variety and talk show, on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003. On hand to perform agility demonstrations were two members of the 2002 AKC/USA World Agility Team, Erin Schaefer (with her Shetland Sheepdog, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-agility-on-the-caroline-rhea-show/
| January 16, 2003