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‘Redheaded’ Golden Retriever Is Oldest Dog at 2024 AKC National Obedience...

Golden Retriever “Mila” (OTCH5 Highroller Crazy Red Head UDX10 OGM RE) is training for her fifth run at the 2024 AKC National Obedience Championship (NOC). At 11 years old, Mila will be the oldest dog...

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Save on Dog Essentials With Amazon Prime Day Dog Deals

Amazon Prime Day is here! Whether you’re a first-time puppy owner, a seasoned dog lover, or a breeder, there’s always something that you need for your dog, and there’s no better time to buy it. With...

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16, Going On 17: ‘Kate’ Is the Oldest Dog at the AKC Rally National Championship

For many dogs competing in the 2024 AKC Rally National Championship, it’s all about placements, cues, and coveted titles. But for 16-year-old All-American Dog “Kate” (Hrh Katherine Elizabeth Roonie RN...

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Amantadine for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives

Amantadine was initially formulated as an antiviral medication intended to treat influenza and combat infections. However, it’s also used off-label to treat chronic pain in dogs. In conjunction with...

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Meet ‘Zuko,’ Winner of the 2024 AKC Rally National Championship

Over 800 dogs competed at the 2024 AKC Rally National Championship (RNC) at the Roberts Center in Wilmington, Ohio, but only one dog was crowned the 11th annual AKC Rally National Champion. Border...

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Three-Legged ‘Goose’ Competes On the Largest AKC Rally Stage

Each time Elizabeth Fritz and her All-American Dog come to compete in a dog sport, all eyes are on them. It’s not just their skills that make this AKC Rally team from Wausau, Wisconsin, turn heads....

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Kori Bevis and ‘Baker’ Win AKC National Obedience Championship for Third Year...

The Roberts Center in Wilmington, Ohio was bustling with obedient dogs on July 20 and 21, with two days of competition in this year’s AKC National Obedience Championship. The event celebrated its 30th...

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Newlyweds Take Four Dogs to the 2024 Agility Premier Cup

For newlyweds Jessica Ajoux and Perry Dewitt, dog agility is more than what brought them together; it’s a way of life. Residing in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, the couple have nine dogs – four of which are...

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Senior Papillon ‘Focus’ Continues to Be a Prize-Winning Agility Competitor

The oldest—and possibly smallest—competitor at this year’s AKC Agility Premier Cup is Papillon “Focus” (Road’s End Hocus Focus), who turns 12 years old this August. However, this special little dog...

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What’s in your breeder kit?

Dogs and puppies can need bathing any time of the year, but summer is when they may be enjoying more outdoor activities that result in getting dirty. Tractor Supply Company offers a wide selection of...

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Deaf Catahoula Leopard Dog ‘Callie’ Competes in AKC Rally

If you ask Dr. Elizabeth “Lizzy” Martino to describe her 5-year-old Catahoula Leopard Dog “Callie,” she’d say fiery and snuggly at the same time. Seeing this rare breed in an AKC Rally ring isn’t the...

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Meet the Winners of the 2024 AKC Agility Premier Cup

The fifth annual AKC Agility Premier Cup, sponsored by Tractor Supply Co., has crowned its winners! Some of the fastest agility dogs gathered at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota, on...

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‘Breitling’ the Bedlington Terrier Is an AKC Rally History-Maker

Hannah Nordstrom chose a Bedlington Terrier for her first-ever dog because she wanted to participate in dog sports. She never imagined making history in AKC Rally with her Bedlington Terrier,...

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Black and Tan Coonhound ‘Storm’ Reps Breed at the AKC Rally National...

You expect to see a ton of eager-to-please herding and retrieving breeds performing at AKC Rally trials. A perfect illustration is the entry list for the 2024 AKC Rally National Championship, where 86...

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An Tu Honors Late Doberman ‘Noah’ Through Conformation

From the moment she saw her first dog show on TV as a child, An Tu knew that she wanted to do conformation dog shows. The 30-year-old, who lives in Florida, set her sights on Doberman Pinschers from a...

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Dog Calming Treats: Uses and Alternatives

Picture two dogs. One is an active Australian Shepherd who seems to run on an endless supply of energy. The other is a timid Italian Greyhound who constantly hides under the couch in the presence of...

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Kori Bevis and ‘Baker’ Leave Lasting Legacy in the Sport of Obedience

Kori Bevis of Cannon Falls, Minnesota, fell in love with the sport of obedience instantly. And now, after impressive performances in the ring at the 30th annual AKC National Obedience Championship, she...

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‘Monet’ the Weimaraner Excels as Medical Alert Service Dog and Conformation...

—”Monet” is a multi-titled and multi-talented 5-year-old Weimaraner. She’s skilled at bringing out smiles from owner-handler Tanya Rowan, and fellow Conformation competitors regardless of the venue or...

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Nancy Muller Celebrates Her 10th Year Competing at the AKC National Obedience...

Nancy Muller and her toy breeds are no newcomers to the AKC National Obedience Championship. This year marks Muller and her toy breeds’ tenth run for top scores at the prestigious performance event....

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Miniature Bull Terrier History: From Tenacious Fighter to Trickster Terrier

The Miniature Bull Terrier packs a solid punch of mirth and mischief into its 10- to 14-inch body. A smaller version of the Bull Terrier, the Mini Bull worked as a fighting dog in the 1830s, but today,...

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