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Press Releases
2022 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2022 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2022. The 2022 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2022-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| January 24, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
2021 AKC National Championship Group Winners
The 2021 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Dec. 18 and 19 hosted more than 5,000 dogs who all competed for the coveted title of Best in Show. The competition began with each dog competing for best in their breed. Best of Breed winners then advanced to compete in the group competitions to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2021-akc-national-championship-group-winners/
| January 3, 2022
Expert Advice: Juniors
17-Year-Old Emma Rogers Wins Best Junior at 2021 AKC National Championship
The Best Junior Handler in Junior Showmanship for 2021 was 17-year-old Emma Rogers. Here's why she says her win is especially meaningful.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2021-best-junior-national-championship/
| December 20, 2021
Expert Advice: Conformation
Irish Setter “Windy” Wins 2021 Puppy of the Year
The nation's top puppies — 1,395 of them to be exact — gathered in Orlando, Florida to compete for the title of AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy of the Year. The AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes event, held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, is open […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/puppy-of-the-year-2021-irish-setter/
| December 18, 2021
Press Releases
Irish Setter “Windy” Wins AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes
Ashwood She's Like The Wind, an Irish Setter known as “Windy” triumphed over 1,395 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy of the Year, held today in Orlando, Fla in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. “Windy,” owned by Genea White Jones […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/irish-setter-windy-wins-akc-royal-canin-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes/
| December 17, 2021
Expert Advice: News
Five Remarkable Dogs Honored With 2021 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence
After the ESPN Airing of the popular special, AKC Heroes: 2021 Awards for Canine Excellence on ESPN2, the AKC is excited to share the winners of this year's AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These annual awards celebrate loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and/or communities. Five […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/five-remarkable-dogs-honored-2021-akc-awards-canine-excellence/
| December 3, 2021
Expert Advice: Feature
How a Dog’s Nose Supports Police Work
I ask Julie Starbuck, from Peace River K9 Search and Rescue, if she remembers a time that left her feeling especially proud of Caliber, her German Shepherd Dog. “The first one that comes to mind is the time we were called to work a burned building. It had been burned the night before, and they […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-a-dogs-nose-supports-police-work/
| November 17, 2021
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Deb Kidwell-Taylor of Kel Simoon Azawakh
Deb Kidwell -Taylor lives in Sweetwater, TN, on three acres of fields and woods with her husband Ron and five Azawakh. Originally from Virginia, Deb has had Azawakh since 1989. She also raises super tall chickens known as Asian Fowl, jokingly calling them the “Azawakh of chickens.” She is an AKC Breeder of Merit and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-deb-kidwell-taylor-kel-simoon-azawakh/
| November 12, 2021
Expert Advice: Nutrition
Is Grain-Free Dog Food Bad?
It was a routine vet visit for Oliver, Julie Carter’s 3½-year-old Golden Retriever. At least, it was until the vet listened to Oliver’s heart and uttered the sentence that would change her life: “He has a heart murmur.” It was February 2018, and Carter had also brought in an interesting article from the Morris Animal […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/grain-free-dog-food-bad-or-good/
| October 24, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Toy Fox Terrier vs. Miniature Pinscher: Differences & Similarities
There's something irresistible about toy breeds. They pack so much personality into a small package. And that's especially true for the Toy Fox Terrier and the Miniature Pinscher. Whether it's the TFT's alert intelligence or the Min Pin's fun-loving fearlessness, these two dogs have a lot to offer. But do you know how to tell […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/miniature-pinscher-versus-toy-fox-terrier-how-to-tell-the-difference/
| October 12, 2021