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Expert Advice: Conformation
Purebred Dogs: What is a Breed Standard?
About, 2,400 years before the founding of the AKC, Plato invented the dog show. Well, not really, but kind of. The great philosopher theorized that all things around us in the natural world—the chair I’m sitting in, the keyboard I’m typing on—are but imperfect versions of the ideal representations of these objects that dwell in a higher realm of consciousness. These […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/purebred-dog-breed-standard/
| May 26, 2021
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2021 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
The AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards were created to recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of purebred dogs on a national level. The recipients were selected by votes cast by AKC Member Clubs for nominees in each of the following categories: Conformation, Companion Events and Performance. The American Kennel Club honors […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/recipients/2021-2/
| May 7, 2021
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Announces the Recipients of 2021 Lifetime Achievement Awards
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs is proud to announce the winners of the 2021 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Peter Green (Conformation), Betty Winthers (Companion Events) and Jim Basham (Performance). The Awards, created by AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung, are presented in recognition […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-recipients-2021-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| May 4, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Replying to Puppy Inquiries: How Responsible Breeders Should Respond
Recently I helped a breeder friend compile a package of handouts to send to prospective owners. This was her first litter so she was new to the process. I was surprised to learn that her bitch’s breeder had not sent her anything comparable when she was shopping for a puppy. I used to think these […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/replying-puppy-inquiries-responsible-breeders-respond/
| April 8, 2021
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Competition Update Spring 2021
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! AGILITY AGCH (Agility Grand Champion) AGCH MACH2 Rosie La Bella MXC PDS MJC PJS MFG TQX T2B5 […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-spring-2021/
| March 30, 2021
Chairman's Reports
March 2021 Chairman’s Report
Greetings everybody. A year ago, almost to the day, the American Kennel Club and our constituents had to face the grim reality of a lockdown due to an unprecedented pandemic. Incredibly, we are still grappling with this global disaster. COVID-19 has taken an unbearable toll on our Events, Clubs, Exhibitors, Handlers and Judges. But, there’s […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/march-2021-chairmans-report/
| March 9, 2021
Sports & Events
AKC Virtual Obedience Test
Due to upcoming Holidays & National Events in Orlando in December, the last day to enter a 2024 a Virtual Obedience event will be December 2nd, 2024. If there are issues with the entry or the video, the entry will not be judged until January 2025. Results for that last December event will not show […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/obedience/virtual-obedience-test/
| February 22, 2021
Expert Advice: AKC Rally
Dog Athlete of the Month: Rally Champions Brianne and Aurora
Aurora, a seven-year-old white, gray, and black mottled Border Collie, kept complete focus, jumping, spinning, and sitting on command in perfect unison with her handler. Aurora was competing in the Rally National Championship in Orlando, Florida, for the fourth time. She's placed in the top 10 of every national event she's competed in. To compete […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-athlete-of-the-month-rally-champions-brianne-and-aurora/
| February 18, 2021
Expert Advice: Feature
Adapting to Change: Unexpected Ways Dog People Found Purpose in the Pandemic
2020 was a year of pain, sadness, and frustration. For our sport, it has meant many months of doing without the weekly dog shows where we compete and socialize. We’re all familiar with the old saying, “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” That phrase was never truer than in 2020, when fanciers found innovative […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/adapting-change-unexpected-ways-dog-people-found-purpose-pandemic/
| February 5, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog Athlete of the Month: Melinda and Tate Conquer Dog Sports
Melinda was about to step into the ring at her first-ever Agility trial on a September day when two-year-old Silver Miniature Poodle Tate alerted for an oncoming aura migraine that would cause Melinda to lose vision temporarily. Agility trials are nerve-wracking, high-stress environments. It takes hours and hours of training to prepare for a trial […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-athlete-of-the-month-melinda-and-tate-conquer-dog-sports/
| January 29, 2021