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Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Groom a Golden Retriever
Wondering how to groom a Golden Retriever? Here's a grooming guide on how to care for a Golden's coat, ears, teeth, and more.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-groom-golden-retriever/
| March 18, 2021
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
How Much Exercise Does a Dog Need Every Day?
If you own a dog, you have probably found yourself wondering how much exercise a dog needs daily. Depending on your schedule, that question might sometimes sound more like “How much exercise does a dog really need every day?” In This Article Daily Exercise Needs for Puppies Exercise Guidelines for Adult Dogs Exercise Guidelines for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-much-exercise-does-dog-need/
| February 28, 2023
Expert Advice: Grooming
Why It’s Worth Having Your Dog Groomed Professionally
Although many dog owners prefer to groom their dogs at home, having your dog professionally groomed can save you time and energy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-its-worth-having-your-dog-groomed-professionally/
| June 4, 2021
Expert Advice: Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Walk on Different Surfaces
Many dogs are uncertain or sensitive about walking on ground that moves or is a texture they aren't used to, but you can help them adjust by practicing.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-walk-on-different-surfaces/
| August 16, 2022
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
The Importance of Decompression When Bringing Home a New Dog
Every puppy or dog should have ample time to decompress when entering a new home. Here's the importance of dog decompression.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/decompression-bringing-home-a-new-dog/
| January 20, 2021
Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
A Tripod Whippet Overcomes Major Setback to Hit Fast CAT Track
Blur had an impressive pedigree before his accident. Now, even with three legs, he's still making waves in sports like Fast CAT and lure coursing.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/tripod-whippet-blur/
| October 15, 2025
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America Collection
1936-2005 2008:012 Collection processed by Norma Rosado-Blake Click here for inventory Provenance A gift from Sandi Eaton of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America. Arrangement The collection is arranged into five series and several sub-series: Meeting minutes Publications Pembroke Welsh Corgi Newsletter Corgis in America catalogs books Documents Correspondences national specialty Photos/Negatives The meeting […]
https://www.akc.org/about/american-kennel-club-archives/guide-collections/pembroke-collection/
| December 19, 2014
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Mastiff Club of America Collection
2009:003;010 Collection processed by Norma Rosado-Blake Click for inventory Provenance A gift from the Mastiff Club of America (MCOA). Arrangement The collection is arranged into seven series including: Documents Meeting minutes Publications Miscellaneous Photos Audio/Visual Chapman papers The documents series is organized by order of importance with historical material further organized by date. The Publications […]
https://www.akc.org/about/american-kennel-club-archives/guide-collections/mastiff-collection/
| December 19, 2014
Legislative Alerts
Johnson City, TN: Final Vote TOMORROW, 11/21/19, on Overreaching and Problematic Animal Ordinance. Contact Commissioners Today.
The Johnson City Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a third and final vote on Thursday, November 21, 2019 to enact an overreaching new animal ordinance. Proponents of the ordinance state that they will immediately seek to pass this same legislation throughout Washington County. AKC agrees with the city’s intent to protect dogs in […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/johnson-city-tn-final-vote-tomorrow-11-21-19-overreaching-problematic-animal-ordinance-contact-commissioners-today/
| November 20, 2019
Press Releases
AKC Announces Recipients of the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Awards
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Pat Hastings (Conformation), Lynn Eggers (Companion Events) and Dr. Ray Calkins (Performance). The AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions on a national level. This year’s recipients have contributed […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-recipients-of-the-2014-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| November 1, 2013