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Expert Advice: Events
Group Winners Crowned at the 2025 AKC National Championship
The highest prize in the world of conformation dog shows is Best in Show at the AKC National Championship, presented by Royal Canin. Out of the 5,500 dogs that competed in the competition's 25th year, only one was crowed Best in Show. After an intense weekend of breed, group, and Best in Show competition on […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-national-championship-group-winners-2025/
| December 29, 2025
Expert Advice: Health
First Aid for Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
You don't want anything bad to happen to your dog, but unfortunately, emergencies are a part of life. Therefore, it's important to be prepared with a fully stocked first aid kit and detailed emergency plan. That will help you stay calm in the event of an emergency and provide the best dog first aid care. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/first-aid-dogs/
| October 21, 2020
Expert Advice: Safety
Preparing for an Earthquake: How to Help Keep Your Dog Safe
Whether you live in an area of the country where earthquakes are common, or you are somewhere where earthquakes are more rare it's important to make...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/earthquake-safety-dog-owners/
| April 29, 2025
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Competition Update Fall 2025
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 Masters Agility Championship (MACH) MACH Racing On Arrows Edge MXB MJB MXF T2B2 owned by Nicole Shaffer of Colorado Springs, CO In 2018, […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-fall-2025/
| December 3, 2025
Expert Advice: Feature
German Shepherd Dog ‘Flint’ Wins 2025 SAR Award for Canine Excellence in Disaster Response Category
"Flint," a German Shepherd Dog, has won the 2025 Award for Canine Excellence in the Search and Rescue - Disaster Response category with Jen Michelson.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/gsd-flint-ace-search-rescue-disaster-response/
| December 1, 2025
Expert Advice: Feature
Crisis Response Canines Win 2025 Teams Award for Canine Excellence
When "Zodiac," a 110-pound Akita, hears "Go Say Hi," he ambles into the room and gently perches on the person seated on the floor. Or he might lean...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/crisis-response-canines-ace-teams/
| December 1, 2025
Expert Advice: Home & Living
How to Prep Your House for a Pet Sitter
This checklist will help you and your pet sitter work together to keep your dog happy, healthy, and safe while you’re away.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/how-to-prep-house-for-pet-sitter/
| May 21, 2021
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BOM Insider
Breeder of Merit FAQs [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Prepaid Registrations In Breeder Toolkit"] If you plan to use the prepaid option to register all of the puppies – Do not select the electronic (downloadable) litter kit when you register the litter. That will disable the prepaid option. You are able to send an individual Registration Application for […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/inner-circle-newsletter/
| January 9, 2018
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Best Dog Boots for Any Weather
No matter how hardy your dog is, their paws should be protected from snow, ice, or hot pavement. Here are the best dog boots to protect them in any season.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-boots/
| December 13, 2022
Expert Advice: Safety
Should I Bring My Dog to a Fourth of July Celebration?
It’s the time of year when family and friends gather to celebrate Independence Day. Consider these factors before bringing your dog to any festivities.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/fourth-of-july-with-dogs/
| July 2, 2018