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Pages 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees
In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were created and first awarded in 1999 to honor our best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a national […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/nominees/2021-lifetime-achievement-award-nominees/ | February 22, 2021
Expert Advice: Juniors 14-Year-Old Natalia Backos is a Third Generation Breeder, Owner, & Handler
Natalia Backos, a 14-year-old from Greensburg, Pennsylvania, has never known a time when she didn't spend her weekends at dog shows. A proud third-generation breeder/owner/handler, Backos is following in the footsteps of her grandmother and mother, alongside her sister. Her dogs include her Parson Russell Terriers BISS GCH Panther Creek Stone Cold Sober "Boozer" and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/december-junior-handler-feature-natalia-backos/ | January 14, 2022
Sarah and Shayna
Expert Advice: Dog Sports Saint Bernard ‘Shayna’ Competes in Two Events at AKC’s National Championship Week
Saint Bernard 'Shayna' may not be the most agile dog, but she is competing in both the AKC Obedience Classic and the AKC Agility Invitational.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/obedience-classic-agility-invitational-shayna/ | December 12, 2023
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise AKC FIT DOG 101: How to Get Started
The AKC FIT DOG program began in 2022 and is designed to encourage dogs and people to be more active with their dogs to support their health and fitness.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/akc-fit-dog-101-get-started/ | January 18, 2024
Italian Greyhound standing on a stump in the forest in the fall.
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds Italian Greyhound History: Elegance and Grace With a Mysterious Beginning
This speedy game hunter and loving companion has delighted Italian Greyhound owners for more than 2000 years. Learn more about Italian Greyhound history.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/italian-greyhound-history/ | May 29, 2024
Pages AKC National Detection Dog Conferences
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2024"] AKC Detection Dog Task Force Hosts National Conference to Address Shortage of U.S. Bred and Raised Detection Dogs August 2024 Explosives detection dogs play a crucial role in U.S. safety and security at home and abroad, but unlike other vital national security tools, the United States is importing approximately 85-90% of its […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-us-detection-dog-conferences/ | August 19, 2024
Expert Advice: Feature Dalmatians Join the Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial Procession
Motorized trucks may have replaced horses and Dalmatians in fire stations decades ago, but nine Dalmatians recently showed that spotted loyalty to...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dalmatians-join-fallen-firefighters-procession/ | November 4, 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
Press Releases The AKC Awards 2003 Junior Scholarships
The American Kennel Club today announced that 48 Junior Scholarships have been awarded to students from 25 states. The scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000 and winners include students from high school to graduate school. "The AKC recognizes the important role our young fanciers play in the future of the sport of purebred dogs", said […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-akc-awards-2003-junior-scholarships/ | March 27, 2003
Press Releases Lifetime Achievement Awards 2004
  In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were launched in 1998 and are now in its sixth year of honoring the Fancy's best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of selfless effort have made significant contributions […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/lifetime-achievement-awards-2004/ | July 23, 2003

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