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Expert Advice: AKC Gazette Looking for Lola
AKC Gazette, “Times Past”— Here’s an excerpt from our coverage of the 2011 Bonhams New York annual dog-art auction. It’s rare to see identifiable show dogs represented in the annual dog-art sale at Bonhams, so the painting Giralda’s Lola, with puppies instantly caught my eye. Lola is one of 200 dog portraits the British watercolorist […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/gazette/looking-for-lola/ | November 5, 2014
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices Searching for the Genetic Basis of Bloat
Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), also known as bloat, is a disease dreaded by dog owners and veterinary professionals. In this emergency condition, the stomach fills with gas and rotates on its axis, leading to cardiovascular shock and abnormal function of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, kidney, and clotting systems. Known risk factors for bloat include breed, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/searching-genetic-basis-bloat/ | March 16, 2021
Expert Advice: Fun Facts Do Dogs Dream?
Your dog is fast asleep, when suddenly he starts whimpering, moving his legs or tail, or engaging in some other odd behavior. Could your dog be dreaming? Scientists think so—in fact, they believe that dogs not only dream as we do, but also that they dream similarly to us, meaning that they replay moments from […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/do-dogs-dream/ | November 9, 2015
Expert Advice: Events Four Teens Earn Top Honors in 2020 AKC Junior Showmanship Finals
The 2020 Junior Showmanship Finals at the AKC National Championship took place on Dec. 12 in Orlando, Florida. To qualify, juniors had to have at least three first-place wins in Open Class with competition present between Oct. 10, 2019 and Oct. 7, 2020. In addition, juniors must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 for the past […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/four-teens-earn-top-honors-2020-akc-junior-showmanship-finals/ | December 14, 2020
German Shorthaired Pointer on point in a field.
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding Participants Sought for AKC Pilot Detection Puppy Rearing Program
  The AKC Detection Dog Task Force has launched its Pilot Detection Puppy Rearing Program – an opportunity for breeders and owners to work closely with experts on raising dogs that will have the potential to be trained for explosives detection work. The United States has a serious shortage of qualified dogs to perform the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/participants-sought-pilot-detection-puppy-rearing-program/ | January 9, 2019
Press Releases 2025 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGING PANEL NOW AVAILABLE
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 25th AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, 2025. The 2025 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2025-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/ | March 13, 2025
Press Releases 2019 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2019 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 2019. The 2019 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2019-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/ | January 23, 2019
Press Releases Whippet “Lizzie” Wins AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes
Orlando, FL (Dec. 14, 2018) – Aperture I Think I'M Going To Like It Here, a Whippet known as “Lizzie” triumphed over almost 1,300 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 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/whippet-lizzie-wins-akc-royal-canin-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes/ | December 15, 2018
Press Releases THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AWARDS JUNIOR VERSATILITY SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to award the recipients of the Junior Versatility Scholarships to the top 10 Juniors who competed in a minimum of three different, competitive AKC Events between the eligible dates (July 1, 2021 – June […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-awards-junior-versatility-scholarships-awards/ | January 12, 2023
An armful of Pomeranians at the 2018 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin.
Sports & Events Which Breeds Can I Meet?
Hoping to meet a specific dog breed when you visit AKC Meet the Breeds during AKC National Championship in Orlando? Or maybe you just want to meet them all! Don't miss a single wag or woof with this list of breeds that will be in attendance at the 2019 show. Get your tickets now. Dog Breeds […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-national-championship/which-breeds-can-i-meet/ | November 12, 2019

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