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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Akita Versus Shiba Inu: How to Tell the Difference
When you see a dog with their tail curled high over their back and triangular ears standing alertly, you might feel confident you're looking at a Japanese breed. But are you equally confident you know which one? The Akita and the Shiba Inu share a similar heritage and body shape. But the Akita, a member […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/akita-versus-shiba-inu-how-to-tell-the-difference/
| July 19, 2022
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Canine Partners Spotlight Spring 2022
More Dogs Needed for Project to Improve Canine Lifespan The Dog Aging Project is a national effort to improve dogs’ health and longevity. Meet two owners and their mixed-breeds who participate in the project and learn how you can help. A road trip gave Colleen Sweeney a lot more than souvenirs and photographs of pretty […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-spring-2022/
| June 16, 2022
Expert Advice: News
How Two Couples Were Able to Open Dream Dog Training Facilities
Are you a canine instructor who works for other training companies? Do you think about working with dogs in a facility that you own and operate? When professional dog trainers imagined running a top-notch canine center, they made a big move. The result? Two successful, state-of-the-art centers devoted to enriching dogs' relationships with their owners. Here's how […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-two-couples-were-able-to-open-dream-dog-training-facilities/
| May 18, 2022
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Is Your Dog A Star Wars Character?
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away … A young aspiring filmmaker owned a dog. She was just a pet, but this big, fuzzy friend would turn out to be one of the most influential animals, ever. As the filmmaker, George Lucas, tells it, here’s what happened. “I had an Alaskan Malamute […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/is-your-dog-star-wars-character/
| April 22, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2021
It goes without saying that in your house, your dog is the most popular. But what do the statistics say? The American Kennel Club has used registration data to compile the list of 2021’s most popular breeds. As always, the Labrador Retriever tops the list — this time for the 31st year! The Lab's temperament […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-of-2021/
| March 15, 2022
Press Releases
2022 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2022 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2022. The 2022 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2022-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| January 24, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog Athlete of the Month: Hex the Samoyed
When most people first see Hex, a 7-year-old Samoyed, they might think she's just really good at winking. In reality, she's just good at seeing out of one eye, having the other removed in 2018 due to glaucoma. Despite the odds, she and owner Mary Drexler still compete in AKC Rally, Obedience, and Agility, placing […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-athlete-of-the-month-hex-the-samoyed/
| January 13, 2022
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
2022 Resolutions for Dog Breeders
2021 is rapidly drawing to a close. This year, I achieved a few of the things on my 2021 New Year’s resolution list! My first pledge for 2021 was to walk into the year with an open heart, mind and spirit of kindness towards every person and to do it with my dog by my […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/2022-resolutions-dog-breeders/
| December 15, 2021
Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
Are Heated Beds Safe for Your Dog?
As the temperature begins to drop, you might be looking for ways to keep your dog warm. A winter coat and waterproof booties can help with navigating icy sidewalks. But what about when your dog is indoors? Some dogs have thick fur coats but others including toy breeds, senior dogs, short-coated breeds, and dogs with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/heated-beds-safe-dog/
| September 20, 2021
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2019 Most Popular Dog Breeds
Breed Rank Retrievers (Labrador) 1 German Shepherd Dogs 2 Retrievers (Golden) 3 French Bulldogs 4 Bulldogs 5 Poodles 6 Beagles 7 Rottweilers 8 Pointers (German Shorthaired) 9 Pembroke Welsh Corgis 10 Dachshunds 11 Yorkshire Terriers 12 Australian Shepherds 13 Boxers 14 Siberian Huskies 15 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels 16 Great Danes 17 Miniature […]
https://www.akc.org/most-popular-breeds/2019-full-list/
| September 14, 2021