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Expert Advice: Events
Finding the Right Breed to Fit Your Lifestyle at AKC Meet the Breeds
Finding the right dog match for you from 202 breeds can be daunting. That's one of the best reasons to attend AKC Meet the Breeds!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-the-breeds-find-right-fit/
| January 24, 2023
Expert Advice: Safety
Caring for Dog Burns: Everything You Need to Know
Learn about the types and severity of dog burns and how to administer first aid to help with healing and reduce risk of infection or other complications.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-burns/
| August 25, 2025
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Is the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Right for You?
Before "Good Boy" hits theaters, learn about the smallest of the AKC retrievers
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever-right-for-you/
| October 7, 2025
Expert Advice: Feature
The Tradition of Iconic Vintage Fashion at the Morris & Essex Dog Show
It only happens once every five years: the Morris & Essex Dog Show. What used to be among the "it" events of the mid-20th century still has something...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/morris-essex-dog-show-fashion/
| October 6, 2025
Expert Advice: Breed Preservation
Is the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel a Good Fit for You?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are true companion dogs. Good for families and a friend to all.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/is-the-cavalier-king-charles-spaniel-right-for-you/
| September 3, 2025
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Competition Update Summer 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 New AGCH (Agility Grand Champion) AGCH MACH4 Gorman's Athena MXB2 PDS MJS2 PJS MFG TQX T2B6 owned by Diane Fairfax Gorman of St. […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-summer-2025/
| September 19, 2025
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Special Registry Services – Foreign Registration
The American Kennel Club is opposed to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. In solidarity with Ukrainian people, judges from the Russian Federation will not be approved to judge at AKC sanctioned events. *UPDATE: Dogs born in Russia that have been exported to other countries, with registries recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and registered in […]
https://www.akc.org/rules/special-registry-services/
| November 1, 2017
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/
| September 11, 2025
Press Releases
2025 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGING PANEL NOW AVAILABLE
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 25th AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, 2025. The 2025 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2025-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| March 13, 2025
Clubs & Delegates
Legislative Successes
The following list highlights some of the AKC Government Relations’ (AKC GR) legislative successes through August 31, 2025. These and other victories have been won in cooperation with AKC federations, clubs, and responsible dog owners and breeders around the country who continue to work tirelessly to promote positive canine legislation in their state and community. […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/successes/
| September 5, 2025