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The 15 Largest Dog Breeds: More Dog To Love
Some people live by the motto "bigger is better," and it extends to their dogs too. There are many large dog breeds, each with different care and training needs. Exercise Most large dog breeds were bred for a purpose or function. Some breeds were meant to be hunters, others guard dogs. Dogs with great endurance […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-15-largest-dog-breeds-more-dog-to-love/
| September 18, 2014
Press Releases
Living Large! Bigger Breeds Shake Up Top 10 On Most Popular List
Lab Ties Poodle for the Longest Consecutive Reign at #1 and Bulldog Enters Top 5 Check out a Slideshow of the Top 10 Breeds at TODAY.COM New York, NY – Proving that bigger really is better, the American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced today that the Bulldog has muscled its way into the top […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/living-large-bigger-breeds-shake-up-top-10-on-most-popular-list/
| January 30, 2013
Press Releases
Ciao New York City! The American Kennel Club Set to March With Italian Breeds in the 68th Annual Columbus Day Parade
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is proud to announce its participation in the 68th Annual Columbus Day Parade, the world’s largest celebration of Italian-American culture on Monday, October 8th from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM up Fifth Avenue from 44th to 72nd street. “Nearly one million spectators will enjoy more than 20 marchers and 12 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/ciao-new-york-city-the-american-kennel-club-set-to-march-with-italian/
| October 2, 2012
Press Releases
Italian Breeds March Up 5th Avenue in Honor of Columbus Day and Meet the Breeds
New York, NY – In honor of Meet the Breeds, a group of Italian breeds, their owners and AKC staffers marched up 5th Avenue during the 2010 Columbus Day Parade in New York City. Participating breeds included the Bergamasco, Bracco Italiano, Cane Corso, Cirneco dell'Etna, Lagotto Ramagnolo, Neapolitan Mastiff and Spinone Italiano! Meet the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/italian-breeds-march-up-5th-avenue-in-honor-of-columbus-day-and-meet-t/
| October 11, 2010
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Celebrates Italian Dog Breeds In Honor Of Columbus Day
New York -- In honor of Columbus Day on Monday, October 11th, and to celebrate the upcoming Meet the Breeds ™ event at the Javits Center on October 16th and 17th where pet lovers can meet over 200 breeds of dog and cat, the American Kennel Club® (AKC) celebrates the loveable breeds of Italian descent. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-celebrates-italian-dog-breeds-in-honor-of-columbu/
| October 7, 2010
Press Releases
Highlights from the February 2007 Board Meeting
Highlights from the February 2007 meeting of the AKC Board of Directors are as follows: The Boykin Spaniel will become eligible to compete in the Miscellaneous Class, effective January 1, 2008. The Board approved specific activities that a club must meet in order to maintain its eligibility to hold shows. The specifics are included […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/highlights-from-the-february-2007-board-meeting/
| February 14, 2007
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
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Draws Record-Breaking Entry
The American Kennel Club and The Iams Company announced today a total of 2,451 entries were received for the 2005 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on January 15 and 16 in Tampa, Fla. The event will be simulcast live on Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel, starting at 8 p.m. (EST) both nights. In addition a […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-eukanuba-national-championship-draws-record-breaking-entry/
| December 30, 2004
Press Releases
The Newest AKC Recognized Breeds
Effective July 1, 2004, the Black Russian Terrier and the Neapolitan Mastiff became eligible for competition in the Working Group. The Black Russian Terrier first bred true in 1956 and its history is a compelling one. During the 1930's a military kennel named the Red Star started work on a native breed that […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-newest-akc-recognized-breeds/
| July 2, 2004
Press Releases
AKC Approves Three New Dog Breeds
The American Kennel Club has announced that effective May 1, 2004, the Black Russian Terrier and the Neapolitan Mastiff have been granted regular status as AKC-recognized breeds and are eligible for competition in the Working Group, effective July 1, 2004. In addition, the Glen of Imaal Terrier is approved for AKC registration as of […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-approves-three-new-dog-breeds/
| April 23, 2004
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/
| November 12, 2023
Expert Advice: Training
Why Dogs Growl and How to Handle It
Have you wondered why dogs growl? Dogs growl for many reasons, from wanting to threaten another dog to feeling threatened themselves.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-dogs-growl-and-how-to-handle-it/
| December 16, 2020