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Expert Advice: Fun Facts What Does it Really Mean to be a Terrier Anyway?
We often hear dog shows accused of being nothing but “beauty contests.” In reality, they’re organized more like job fairs. At AKC shows, dogs are exhibited in seven groups organized by the original work the breeds were created to do. The dog judged best in each group becomes one of the final seven to vie […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/what-does-it-really-mean-to-be-a-terrier-anyway/ | February 16, 2015
Two Russian Toys standing on a tree stump outdoors.
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds Meet the Russian Toy: AKC’s Newly-Recognized Dog Breed in 2022
It’s one of the American Kennel Club’s smallest recognized breeds, but the Russian Toy is seldom overlooked with its substance and splash. Petite (up to 6 ½ pounds) and personable, it is now fully recognized as a member of the Toy Group after three years in the Miscellaneous Class and AKC companion events such as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/russian-toy-becomes-newest-akc-recognized-breed-in-2022/ | January 4, 2022
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Expert Advice: Events AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin Draws Record Entry Numbers
  The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin has drawn record entry numbers in its 16th year. An entry of 4,710 dogs will compete for the title of National Champion on December 17 and 18, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Combined with the other weekend events the AKC Agility Invitational, the AKC Obedience Classic, AKC National Owner-Handler Series Finals, NADD/AKC Diving Dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2016-national-championship-record-entries/ | November 23, 2016
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise This Secret from the World’s Strongest Dogs Can Improve Your Dog’s Fitness
With a joyful bark and bound, Philo, a 5-year-old Samoyed, pressed his shoulders against his padded harness. Behind him, a cart loaded with gray concrete cinder blocks slowly moved forward, as his handler called out, “Work, work, work.” On that day, Philo pulled a load of more than 1,800 pounds—winning the event at Doggie U […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/secret-to-improve-fitness/ | August 21, 2015
Expert Advice: News Dachshunds in the News! (Oktoberfest Edition)
Dachshunds are bound to pop up anywhere, doing anything. But who has time to keep track of all those Dachsie doings? As a public service, AKC Dog Lovers goes around the corner and around the world to bring you (cue deep-voiced announcer with lots of reverb) DACHSHUNDS IN THE NEWS! EL PASO, TEXAS—You never know […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dachshund-news-oktoberfest/ | September 23, 2015
Expert Advice: News Sit, Stay, Jump: Masters Agility And Obedience Results
In addition to the renowned conformation show, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina® Pro Plan® hosted the third annual Masters Agility Championship and the inaugural year of the Masters Obedience Championship.   Masters Agility Championship Agility is an athletic event designed to demonstrate a dog's willingness to work in a variety of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/masters-agility-and-obedience-results/ | February 16, 2016
Expert Advice: News Alan Kalter and Dr. Chris Lezotte Named 2016 AKC Breeders of the Year
Alan Kalter and Dr. Chris Lezotte were presented with the 2016 AKC Breeder of the Year award for their HappyLegs Bullmastiffs at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 17, 2016. The annual award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicated their lives to improving […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/breeder-of-the-year-2016/ | December 18, 2016
Merle Australian Shepherd walking in a field with her puppy.
Expert Advice: Fun Facts 30 Fun and Fascinating Dog Facts
Here at the AKC, we never get tired of learning more about dogs, whether it's a new study on canine behavior, a statistic from our database, or even just cool facts about a dog's impressive physical and mental abilities. You may know some of these already, and others may be more of a "wait, really?" […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-facts/ | April 19, 2021
Siberian Husky laying on an exam table at the vet.
Expert Advice: Health Researching the Cause of Gallbladder Mucocele in Dogs
Veterinarians are diagnosing an increasing number of dogs with a disease known as gallbladder mucocele. Is this because ultrasonography – the tool required for diagnosis - is more commonly available and they are more adept at recognizing the disease? Or is the incidence truly on the rise? What causes a gallbladder mucocele? And how can we better […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/researching-cause-gallbladder-mucocele-dogs/ | June 22, 2019
Pages AKC Title Recognition Spring 2019
The AKC works with several non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog titling program and the AKC Search & Rescue title program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); and the North […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/akc-title-recognition-spring-2019/ | July 2, 2019

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