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Press Releases
2024 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGING PANEL NOW AVAILABLE
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2024 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 2024. The 2024 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2024-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 21, 2024

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Breeds by Year Recognized
The AKC currently registers 201 dog breeds. The chart below lists all AKC recognized breeds and the year they first became registrable with the AKC. (last updated 11/20/24) DATE – BREED 1878 – Pointer 1878 – Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) 1878 – Spaniel (Clumber) 1878 – Spaniel (Cocker) 1878 – Setter (English) 1878 – Setter (Gordon) […]
https://www.akc.org/press-center/articles-resources/facts-and-stats/breeds-year-recognized/
| August 12, 2019

Expert Advice: Studies
How Lost Dogs Find Their Way Home
How exactly do lost dogs find their way home from so far afield? New research from the Czech Republic might hold the answer.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-lost-dogs-find-their-way-home/
| October 13, 2020

Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Why Doesn’t My Dog Play Fetch?
Have you tried everything you can, and your dog just doesn't seem to enjoy playing fetch? Here are a few reasons your dog isn't playing fetch.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-does-my-dog-not-care-about-playing-fetch/
| January 13, 2021

Expert Advice: Juniors
Meet Junior Handler Sophia Feid
Sophia Feid Junior Handler Feature Sassafras Patterdale Thirteen-year-old Sophia Feid of Apex, NC, is proof that you don't have to have a show dog of...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-sophia-feid/
| December 5, 2024
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Advanced Recognition Breeders of Merit
The following breeders have met the requirements for the Breed and Levels recorded at the time of the application. The American Kennel Club is pleased to recognize these breeders for their contribution to the sport and maintaining the tenets of the Breeder of Merit program. (current as of 12/5/24, last updated 12/6/24) [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Platinum"] […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/advanced-recognition-breeders-merit/
| September 25, 2018

Expert Advice: Grooming
Dog Shedding: What To Expect and How To Manage It
Even if your dog isn't a big shedder, it is still important to brush and groom them regularly, but how often you groom depends on their coat.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-shedding-what-to-expect-and-how-to-manage-it/
| April 3, 2019

Expert Advice: Juniors
Meet Lila Holberg, Best Junior at the 2024 AKC Junior Showmanship Finals
Part of the 2024 AKC National Championship week includes crowning Best Junior in Junior Showmanship. See the winners of this coveted award.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-junior-showmanship-finals-2024/
| December 15, 2024
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Breed-Specific DNA Testing Recommendations
Test for what is recommended for your breed. Order AKC DNA + Health Kit The AKC DNA Program recommends that breeders perform DNA tests that are relevant to their breed. The AKC DNA + Health Kit includes over 328 markers for health and traits, and every dog receives results for all tests. However, not all […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/dna/dna-resource-center/akc-dna-health/breed-specific-dna-testing-recommendations/
| March 12, 2024
Press Releases
LILA HOLBERG WINS BEST JUNIOR HANDLER AT THE AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce that Lila Holberg with her Pointer GCH CH Southern Summit Hot Gossip JH was awarded the coveted title of Best Junior Handler along with a $5,000 scholarship. Coming in second place and receiving a $4,000 scholarship was Taylor Stone with her Belgian Tervuren and third place, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/lila-holberg-wins-best-junior-handler-akc-national-championship-junior-showmanship-competition/
| December 14, 2024