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Basset Hound going through a doggie door to the outside.
Expert Advice: Common Conditions Ectropion in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Are your dog's eyes drooping? It could be a sign of a condition called ectropion. Learn more about ectropion in dogs and when it's a cause for concern.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/ectropion-in-dogs/ | October 16, 2024
Beagle sitting on command outdoors.
Expert Advice: Training Teach Your Dog to Say Please: The Key to Good Behavior
Asking your dog to perform a behavior like sit before providing a resource helps teach good manners and makes you more relevant to your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-dog-to-say-please/ | October 24, 2024
Legislative Alerts Ojai, California Adopts Severe Dog Breeding Restrictions, Highlights Need for Local Government Vigilance by Fanciers and Breeders
On October 22, the Ojai City Council voted 4-1 to adopt a first-in-the-nation law that prohibits the breeding of dogs and cats with “congenital anatomical features” that are likely to cause the animal or its offspring to suffer pain, deformity, or difficult expressing natural behaviors, difficulty breathing, difficultly with physical exertion or exercise, or difficulty […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ojai-california-adopts-severe-dog-breeding-restrictions-highlights-need-local-government-vigilance-fanciers-breeders/ | October 28, 2024
Shiba Inu sitting watching a heart-shaped treat held in a person's fingers.
Expert Advice: Advanced Training How Do Soundboard-Trained Dogs Respond to Human Button Presses?
New research shows that dogs can understand the words delivered by soundboard buttons, but can dogs use those buttons to communicate with humans?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/soundboard-trained-dogs/ | October 30, 2024
Press Releases AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN DRAWS ENTRY OF MORE THAN 5,600 DOGS IN ITS 24th YEAR
The AKC® National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a grand total of 5,637 dogs that will compete for the title of America’s National Champion on December 14 and 15, 2024 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, 1,756 puppies and juniors will vie for Puppy/Junior of the Year in the AKC/Royal […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin-draws-entry-5600-dogs-24th-year/ | November 12, 2024
Press Releases THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB 2024 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 2024 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “It is our pleasure to honor this array of esteemed breeders,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and CEO. “These individuals have made important […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-2024-breeder-year-group-honorees-announced/ | November 13, 2024
Expert Advice: Conformation How to Get More Involved in Conformation Dog Sports
If you've gotten started in dog shows and love it, you may be wondering how you can get more involved in conformation and purebred dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/get-more-involved-conformation/ | November 25, 2024
Press Releases PEKINGESE “DIGGER” WINS AKC ROYAL CANIN NATIONAL ALL-BREED PUPPY AND JUNIOR STAKES
Sunquest Hidden Treasure, a Pekingese known as “Digger” triumphed over 1,756 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC® Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy of the Year, held today in Orlando, Fla in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. “Digger,” owned and bred by Kay Canaan of Gaffney, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/pekingese-digger-wins-akc-royal-canin-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes/ | December 14, 2024
Expert Advice: Conformation Meet the Winner of the 2024 AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes
Sunquest Hidden Treasure, a Pekingese known as "Digger" triumphed over 1,756 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC® Royal Canin National...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/winner-2024-puppy-junior-stakes/ | December 14, 2024
Pages AKC Breeds Broken Out By Group
The following are the group designations that AKC breeds have been assigned. There are currently 202 breeds and 9 breeds with 21 varieties.  The varieties are by size, color or group.   The varieties are marked by **(Revised 1/01/25) [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Sporting Group – 33 breeds"] Sporting Group Naturally active and alert, Sporting dogs make likeable, […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-breeds-by-group/ | December 23, 2024
Expert Advice: Events Group Winners Crowned at the 2024 AKC National Championship
The biggest Conformation event of the year is here, and the results are out! See the group winners of the 2024 AKC National Championship.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-national-championship-group-winners-2024/ | December 30, 2024
Sports & Events AKC Agility League Announces Fall 2024 Season Winners
The AKC Agility League recently concluded its eighth season of competition and honored its top teams and competitors. Team champions were named in each of the 10 divisions, including the League’s new division of Elementary for beginner dogs. The AKC Agility League is sponsored by Purina Pro Plan, YuMove and AKC Pet Insurance. The League […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/in-the-zone/akc-agility-league-announces-fall-2024-season-winners/ | December 30, 2024
Press Releases AKC AGILITY LEAGUE CROWNS SEASON 8 CHAMPIONS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that the AKC Agility League recently concluded its eighth season of competition and honored its top teams and competitors. Team champions were named in each of the 10 divisions, including the League’s […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-agility-league-crowns-season-8-champions/ | January 16, 2025
Expert Advice: Breed History History of the AKC Breed Groups: Why Are There Seven Groups?
There's a reason why the AKC divides its breeds into seven groups. That reason is a mixture of tradition and breed function. But why?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/history-akc-breed-groups/ | January 17, 2025
Expert Advice: News Dog Owners Offer Help as a Fire Disaster Rage Through Los Angeles
As flames ricocheted throughout the Altadena, California community, Irish Water Spaniel breeder Florence Blecher knew she needed to act.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/los-angeles-fires-dog-owners/ | January 21, 2025
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/ | January 27, 2025
Expert Advice: Events Border Collie ‘Vanish’ Wins 2025 Masters Agility Championship at Westminster
The 12th annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster has crowned its winner! Border Collie 'Vanish' and Emily Klarman, took home the top prize.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/westminster-masters-agility-2025/ | February 9, 2025

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