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Expert Advice: Health
Laser Therapy in Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Laser therapy for dogs can be a helpful complementary or alternative treatment option for managing inflammation, chronic pain or wound healing.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/laser-therapy-in-dogs/
| March 7, 2025
Expert Advice: Health
Sepsis in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
When germs like bacteria and viruses enter a dog's body, they can cause an infection. If the infection reaches the bloodstream, it can set off a chain...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/sepsis-in-dogs/
| February 21, 2025
Expert Advice: General Health
Dog Skincare: Taking Care of Your Dog’s Skin
Regularly bathing your dog, brushing their coat, and feeding them a balanced diet is all part of a balanced skincare routine.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-skincare/
| February 21, 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
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
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: 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
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
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
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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