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Chinese Crested ‘Kiss’ Reps the Breed at the AKC Obedience Classic
As far as unconventional obedience dogs go, the hairless Chinese Crested variety is right up there. These smooth-skinned dogs are certainly eye-catching in the ring, with their tufted heads, plumed...
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At 15 Years Old, Cocker Spaniel ‘Chelsie’ Is the Oldest AKC RACH Invitational...
Hailing from Maryland’s Catoctin mountains, 15-and-a-half-year-old Cocker Spaniel “Chelsie” is the oldest dog competing in the first inaugural AKC RACH Invitational on December 12 and 13, as part of...
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Meet the Winners of the First-Ever AKC RACH Invitational
The AKC National Championship Week, presented by Royal Canin, is already a jam-packed canine extravaganza. This year, the event, held at the Orlando County Convention Center, had a new addition: the...
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Meet the Winner of the 2024 AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior...
Conformation isn’t just for adult dogs – puppies and junior dogs can get their start in the ring from an early age too. The annual AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes...
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Junior Handler Julia Simone Williams Competes in AKC Rally and Obedience
Just a year ago, 11-year-old Julia Simone Williams from Winnamere, Florida was watching dog shows on TV. Now, she will be making her AKC Rally competition debut with her 8-year-old Cavalier King...
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Noah Hollaway Debuts AKC Rally in Junior Showmanship at the AKC National...
Noah Hollaway, a 12-year-old junior handler from Clermont, Florida, only began training in conformation last year. At the time, his family could only find him classes with adult handlers. But when they...
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Meet Lila Holberg, Best Junior at the 2024 AKC Junior Showmanship Finals
One of the most sought-after accolades of the 2024 AKC National Championship week, presented by Royal Canin is the title of Best Junior Handler. Along with this coveted prize, the winner of the Junior...
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Bernese Mountain Dog ‘Ulli’ Wins 2024 National Owner-Handled Series Best in Show
The National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals took place on December 14 in Orlando, FL, as part of the AKC National Championship, Presented by Royal Canin. This year, 829 dogs competed, narrowed down...
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Five Inspiring Dogs Honored With 2024 AKC Award for Canine Excellence
Dogs can do incredible things, and they remind us every day just how lucky we are to have them in our lives. To honor dogs like these, the American Kennel Club hosts the AKC Humane Fund Awards for...
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Poodle ‘Kissable Katie’ Wins Service Dog Award for Canine Excellence
58-year-old Floridian Jill Dempsey is an inspirational force of nature. She leads a fast-paced life and is heavily involved in giving back to her local community. Looking at her circumstances now, it’s...
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Labrador Retriever ‘Rosco’ Wins Uniformed Service K-9 Award for Canine...
A dog’s sense of smell is 10,000 to 100,000 times greater than a human’s. This super powerful nose explains how “Rosco,” a 3-year-old electronic storage detection (ESD) K-9 Labrador Retriever, is...
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Old English Sheepdog ‘Wallace’ Wins Therapy Dog Award for Canine Excellence
When “Wallace,” a 100-pound Old English Sheepdog, peeks at you from behind his shaggy dog haircut, prepare for a super-duper snuggle. The 4-year-old therapy dog from San Antonio, Texas, possesses a...
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A good tool for keeping a puppy’s mind off grooming, bathing, or a possibly undesirable behavior is a lick mat. The Pet Naturals Busy Butter Lick Mat and Treat Combo has suction cups on the back so it...
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All-American Dog ‘Winston’ Wins Exemplary Companion Award for Canine Excellence
“Winston” and Jeff Wells found each other. During a devastating snowstorm in Texas in 2021, Wells rescued the then-puppy from a ditch and nursed the All-American Dog back to health. Winston soon grew...
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German Shepherd Dog ‘Besa’ Wins 2024 Search and Rescue Award for Canine...
With their towering height and somewhat standoffish personality, you’d be forgiven for feeling a little intimidated by German Shepherd Dogs. But 9-year-old German Shepherd Dog “Besa” is exactly who...
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Golden Retriever ‘Squeeze’ Wins 2024 AKC Obedience Classic in Masters Class
Over 9,000 dogs from all over the United States gathered in Orlando, FL, for the AKC National Championship Week, which includes the AKC® National Championship, sponsored by Royal Canin, along with...
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Junior Calista McKee Wins Junior Versatility Scholarship After Showing Dogs...
Calista Sophia McKee, 15, spent the last 11 months and 1 week traveling across the country to show dogs in every state. Now, McKee has showed in all 50 states, and garnered over 4,400 points to win the...
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Miniature American Shepherd Breed History: From Medium to Small-Sized Equine...
An affinity for horses, gutsy herding talent, and pick-up-and-go portability helped make the Miniature American Shepherd (MAS) a rising star in the late 1960s. The Miniature American Shepherd (MAS) is...
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Meet the Winners of the 2024 AKC Agility Invitational
The 19th annual AKC Agility Invitational, Presented by YuMOVE saw some of the most agile dogs in the country. The competition aired on ESPN2 on Tuesday, December 24, and took place at the Orange County...
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Giant Schnauzer ‘Monty’ Wins Best in Show at 2024 AKC National Championship
The champion of the 2024 AKC National Championship, presented by Royal Canin, has been crowned! The nation’s biggest dog show, with over 5,600 competitors, took place on December 14-15 at the Orange...
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