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08/24/2024

National pride, a lush natural landscape, and abundant game helped develop the German Shorthaired Pointer. The medium-sized hunting breed, abbreviated “GSP,” can work for nearly all kinds of owners in all environments, and is an affectionate companion at home.

08/24/2024

If your dog's tail is limp, it could be a sign of a sprained tail, known as swimmer's tail or limber tail. This condition is painful yet easy to treat.

08/23/2024

A Cocker on the Cover

This delightful dog show–themed Liberty magazine cover from 1938 is part of AKC Archives’ collection of purebred iconography in mainstream pop culture.

The late 1930s was the zenith of what we may call our sport’s first golden age. Despite the lingering effects of the Depression, the sport was booming. The 1939 Morris & Essex KC show benched 3,862 dogs, judged in a single day. And the participation of celebrities and society swells gave dog shows a glamourous cachet, nicely evoked by this Liberty cover.

This era came to an abrupt end with the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. After years of wartime austerity, the sport embarked on a second golden age in the late 1940s.

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Happy weekend! We’ll see you around the rings.

08/23/2024

The sweet-tempered Newfoundland is a famously good companion and has earned a reputation for being fond of kids.

Why do you love the breed?

08/21/2024

08/21/2024

Dogs, like people, need to sleep. Factors like age, size, and breed determine how many hours of sleep your dog needs.

08/21/2024

The smart, confident, and versatile Belgian Malinois is a world-class worker who forges an unbreakable bond with their human partner.

Why do you love the breed?

08/12/2024

Cairn Terriers are happy, busy little earthdogs originally bred to fearlessly root out foxes and other small, furred prey in the rocky Scottish countryside.

Why do you love the breed?

08/07/2024

The August AKC Gazette is now online and ready for downloading:https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/31151810/AKC-Gazette-August-2024.pdf
(Cover photo: German Shorthaired Pointer/courtesy Kathleen Riley)

Enjoy the dog days of summer with this 149-page whopper of an issue, featuring Hound and Terrier Group breed columns.

Also this month:
Summer Science Fair—Around the world, dogs captivate researchers across scientific disciplines.

Updates—Meet the Breeds returns to New York; Vet Outreach scholarships; Upcoming AKC/CHF webinars.

Videos—Canine College breeder advice.

Secretary’s Pages—Proposed German Shepherd Dog Standard for Comment.

Ringside—Maltese national specialty.

Times Past—From 2005, Annie Clark recalls the “kid with magic fingers,” Kaz Hosaka.

Slideshow—Classic national specialty win shots.
Dog People—Claudia Orlandi.

Exclusive: A message from the AKC President, and a Parent Club Directory.

Browse back issues: https://www.akc.org/products-services/magazines/akc-gazette/

08/07/2024

"Placid, affectionate, even-tempered, true-blue, loyal," all are words used to describe the Sussex Spaniel. Their frowning expression is delightfully at odds with a typically cheerful nature.

Why do you love this breed?

08/07/2024

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Learn which ones are dog-safe

08/02/2024

A medium-sized flushing and retrieving dog known for its rich brown coat, the Boykin Spaniel is avid, eager, merry, and trainable.

Why do you love the breed?

08/02/2024

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07/31/2024

The Ibizan Hound is a lithe and leggy visitor from the dawn of civilization, bred as a rabbit courser on the rocky shores of Spain’s Balearic Islands.

Why do you love the breed?

07/23/2024

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Researchers made volunteers do public speaking and math on the spot, then showed them a calming video. Then, using sweat samples, glass jars and food bowls, they examined the emotional impact on dogs.

07/23/2024

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07/23/2024

The quick, curious Papillon is a toy dog of singular beauty and upbeat athleticism. They are happy, alert, and friendly.

Why do you love the breed?

07/21/2024

Some types of blue green algae can be toxic to dogs in tiny amounts with symptoms appearing and progressing quickly.

07/21/2024

Golden Retriever “Mila” is training for her fifth run at the 2024 AKC National Obedience Championship. At 11 years old, Mila will be the oldest dog competing.

07/21/2024

How your dog feels about baths....

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07/06/2024

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Can dogs take Benadryl? Here's everything you need to know about what Benadryl is used for in dogs. Always consult your veterinarian first.

07/03/2024

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It is said to be the rarest color for a Poodle in the world....

07/03/2024

‘Emanuele Grandi's moving poem dedicated to our four-legged companions:

“If you are afraid that you have given me too few caresses, you should know that I have not forgotten even one.

If you regret scolding me even once, know that I don't even remember it.

If you think you've left me alone for too long, know that I've always been waiting for you.

If you fear that you have dedicated little time to me, you should know that I, even of that little, have enjoyed every moment.

If you think you have played little with me, you should know that I have never counted the times you threw the ball to me.

If you think I have forgotten your perfume, you should know that even now I am smelling it on the wind.

If you would like to be reborn in another life, you should know that I would like to be your dog in that one too.

If you are convinced that you have some flaws, you should know that for me you have been the perfect person.

If you believe that love can have an end, you should know that in my heart the place of love is infinite.

If you think you have regrets about me, know that I wouldn't trade a single second of the life I've spent with you.

If you think I no longer hear your voice when you call me, just trust the evening breeze with the task of bringing me your words.

If you think I can forget your face, you should know that I wanted to live just to enjoy your look.

If you think I could have loved anyone more than you, know that I have loved you more than myself.

If you think I would like a sofa, know that with you I would have slept on the stones too.

If you think I wanted more than what you gave me, know that I have always felt like the happiest dog in the world.

If you have ever felt alone, know that I have never left my place with you.

If you think my life has been short, you should know that I would not have wanted to live another minute if I had not spent it by your side.
If you fear that I am no longer close to you, know that as soon as you close your eyes I will fall asleep next to you.

If you think you haven't made the right decision, know that I have always trusted you.

Always.

If you dream one day of being able to see me again, know that I will be there waiting for you.

As I have always done.”
Always in my heart ❤️

07/01/2024

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06/24/2024

At AKC shows, dogs are organized into 7 groups: Hound, Working, Sporting, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding. Learn about what makes each group unique.