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Expert Advice: Agility
Meet the Winners of the 2024 AKC Agility Invitational
The 18th annual AKC Agility Invitational, Presented by YuMOVE saw some of the most agile dogs in the country. The competition aired on ESPN2 on Sunday,...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-agility-invitational-winners-2024/
| December 26, 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
Press Releases
TOP DOGS CROWNED AT INAUGURAL AKC RACH INVITATIONAL
The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall entry of 139 dogs this past weekend at the first AKC RACH Invitational. Competitions were held December 12-13, 2024, in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The winners: AKC RACH Invitational […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/top-dogs-crowned-inaugural-akc-rach-invitational/
| December 14, 2024
Sports & Events
Current Contest Winners & Outstanding Performances
OVERALL WINNER Christina Jones & Chloe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9ZZg7hu1Nk FINALISTS Terri Fookes & Keiki https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAcDwiz04pw Lisa Rickards & Java https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbK8EUym1hI 25 ADDITIONAL OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES Heidi Armstrong & Cheza (All American Dogs) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR_9Z3gezLQ Katja Brown & Nemo (All American Dogs) https://youtu.be/8m9ddCqDL7c?feature=shared Leslie Fields & Cash (All American Dogs) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A77tkTaA1hs Candy Konieczny & Castiel (All American Dogs) […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/competition-winners/
| December 9, 2024

Expert Advice: Obedience
Chinese Crested ‘Kiss’ Reps the Breed at the AKC Obedience Classic
Chinese Crested "Kiss" and Zelda Casanova are looking forward to showing how smart and driven the breed can be when competing in the AKC Obedience Classic.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-obedience-classic-chinese-crested-kiss/
| December 9, 2024

Expert Advice: General Health
Nystagmus in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Nystagmus in dogs is an eye condition. It may appear as flickering eye movements, your dog tilting their head to one side, or losing their balance easily.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/nystagmus-in-dogs/
| November 26, 2024

Expert Advice: Home & Living
Do Dogs Benefit From Blankets? Choosing the Right Dog Blanket
When you already have a cozy bed for your pup, you might ask if dogs need blankets. Learn why dog blankets can be beneficial and how to choose one.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/dog-blankets/
| October 31, 2024

Expert Advice: General Health
Signs, Symptoms and Treatments of Canine Hepatitis
Hepatitis in dogs relates to liver inflammation. Learn about the range of causes, severity, and symptoms. Early detection offers a more positive prognosis.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/canine-hepatitis/
| October 3, 2024

Sports & Events
Junior Report: Clary Meadows
My name is Clary Meadows, and I am eleven years old. My dog’s name is Lucy Ann, and she is a two-year-old Australian Cattle Dog, Great Pyrenees, Border Collie, Lab mix. I rescued her from 4Paws 4Rescue. Lucy and I are best friends; we practically do everything together. Ups and downs highs and lows, we […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-spotlight/junior-report-clary-meadows/
| September 30, 2024

Expert Advice: General Health
Heart Disease in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
New tools allow veterinarians to detect, diagnose and treat various types of heart disease in dogs. Learn more about heart disease.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/heart-disease-in-dogs/
| September 19, 2024