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Expert Advice: Events
By the Numbers: Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Best in Show Winners
Thousands of dogs compete at the Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show. Check out some statistics on the breeds and groups who've taken the trophy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/westminster-dog-show-statistics/
| February 6, 2020
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FSS News & Updates
(updated 2/4/25 ) 1/13/2025 From the January Board Meeting - One new breed was added to the Foundation Stock Service Program – Calupoh. 11/12/24 From the November Board Meeting - One new breed was added to the Foundation Stock Service Program – Canadian Eskimo Dog. The Alaskan Klee Kai was approved to compete in the […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/foundation-stock-service-program/fss-news-updates/
| November 17, 2017

Expert Advice: Events
How to Watch the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
The 2025 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show takes place at the Jacob K. Javits Center and Madison Square Garden on February 8, 10-11. Here's how to watch.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-to-watch-westminster/
| June 6, 2022
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/
| January 27, 2025
Clubs & Delegates
Seminars
You may search several different ways in order to find the seminars you may be interested in. Please choose the way you wish to see the seminars presented in order to proceed: State Breed Seminar Type Presenter All Seminars Schedule of Future Advanced Judging Institutes (PDF) [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Judges Education Webinars"] Judging Operations in collaboration […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/clubs/resources/seminars/
| April 29, 2024

Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Get Started in Dog Sports and Events
It’s one of the best ways to deeply bond with your dog. It's great exercise. And it just might be one of the most personally rewarding endeavors of your life. It’s the world of canine sports and events, and many events are open for all dogs to enjoy, including mixed-breed dogs. Something special happens between […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/get-started-in-dog-sports-and-events/
| September 9, 2021

Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Types of Conformation Dog Shows: Everything You Need to Know
Visit a Conformation dog show, and you'll see hundreds of dogs groomed to the max and striking a well-trained pose. But there are different types of shows.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/types-of-dog-shows/
| February 10, 2025

Expert Advice: Breed History
Whippet History: From Racetracks to Family Homes
Over a century ago in England, a man’s idea of relaxing on the weekend was rag racing. A specific dog was bred for these races, known today as the Whippet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/whippet-history/
| August 7, 2020