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About 20 percent of veterans come home with invisible war wounds, known as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Many have been paired with dogs specially trained to help them cope. On this Veterans Day, let's take a moment to think about the men and women who are struggling to leave the battlefield behind, and to thank the dogs who are by their sides.
#AKCFamilyDog #VeteransDay
Is your dog headed for higher education? MA, PhD? And in what disciplines?
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Would your dog be a good president? Tell us why (or why not?)
Who will your dogs be this Halloween? Show us some of your best costumes!
Trick or treat 2020 may not be the same as it has been in the past for kids. But let's have some fun with our dogs with a Treats for Tricks challenge. Show us the latest trick you taught your dog.
Tell us what you and your dog have planned for the weekend.
#AKCFamilyDog #dogweekend
Photo Contest Winners
In the more than 40 years of its existence, the AKC Publications' photo contest has become a tradition. Enjoy this slideshow of the winners and honorable mentions from 2020.
#AKCFamilydog #dogphotography
Is your dog a bed hog? Tell us what he does and how you, or whether, you are ever able to reclaim a corner and get some rest?
Do you ever wonder why guide dogs have such good manners? In this AKC Family Dog exclusive, learn how an army of volunteers gives these canine helpers the right start.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/takes-raise-puppies-service-dog-organizations-important/
What does it take to raise a successful guide dog from puppyhood to graduation? Learn more about the puppy raisers who help service dog organizations.
Are you making Halloween plans? Tell us about them!
Nobody's Perfect! Does your dog ever misbehave? Tell us about his most annoying bad habit. (Better yet, post a picture if you caught him in the act!)
Join AKC today for this fun, informative event. It's virtual this year, so you can enjoy the day on your couch, with your dog on your lap!
#akcfamilydog #responsibledogownership
Each year, the AKC invites its more than 5,000 affiliated dog clubs, along with other pet-related organizations, to host Responsible Dog Ownership Days to help educate the public in their communities about the responsibilities of dog ownership and help current owners enhance their relationships with...
We all changed that day. Even the role of dogs in our lives would never be the same. This feature from AKC Family Dog gives a glimpse of the the dog world, post 9/11.
About 300 dog/handler search teams responded to 9/11, but only about 100 were prepared for the size of the disaster at Ground Zero.
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Cocker Spaniel Elvis, who graced the cover of our November/December 2019 issue, works the turf on this Labor Day.
Share pictures of your hard-working hounds.
#akcfamilydog #Cockerspaniels
We looked at just a few of the jobs dogs do in our January/February 2020 issue, devoted to canine workers. Tell us about the job titles that your dogs have! Better yet, show us a picture!
#akcfamilydog #workingdogs
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You may remember Pomeranian Momma Mia and Maggie from our feature story on this team in the March/April issue of AKC Family Dog. Maggie has had a difficult summer, with a new chemotherapy protocol and major surgery. But that didn't stop her and Momma Mia from entering the AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge, and doing very, very well. Watch her video and give her a cheer!
#akcfamilydog #pomeranian #showdogs
On National Dog Day, we give thanks for these amazing creatures who help us through life's most challenging times. In Family Dog's most recent issue, a young filmmaker talks about how her Vizsla kept her stable in the aftermath of a natural disaster.
Show us your four-legged heroes.
#akcfamilydog #vizsla
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Some activities are starting up again, but they may be very different than they were before. Masks, temperature checks, social distancing, endless hand washing are just some of the precautions.
In the latest issue of AKC Family Dog, read how one beloved business—Canine Camp Getaway of New York—is making plans to welcome campers while keeping them safe from the virus.
Are any of your favorite dog-related businesses opening again? What changes have they made?
#akcfamilydog #caninecamp
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Today is World Photography Day, celebrating the invention of the Daguerroeotype process in 1837. Today, people all over the globe will share pictures of their lives. We'd love to see some images of the dogs in your world. Here's one of Leonberger on Staff, Emily, doing we she loves best!
Photo by DonnaB Photography.
Tell us about the best thing your dog did this week.
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One Tricky Terrier
You may recognize this sweet, talented West Highland White Terrier from our July/August issue (see page in comments). There, she was showing off her smooth rally moves, which earned her a novice title through AKC's new virtual programs. Now, Fiona has added another achievement—AKC Trick Dog Elite Performer. She is one of only four Westies to have earned this title!
Give a big cheer for this beautiful gal and her human pal, Lori Hahn.
And if you've had any recent triumphs, share them in the comments.
One Tricky Terrier
You may recognize this sweet, talented West Highland White Terrier from our July/August issue (see page in comments). There, she was showing off her smooth rally moves, which earned her a novice title through AKC's new virtual programs. Now, Fiona has added another achievement—AKC Trick Dog Elite Performer. She is one of only four Westies to have earned this title!
Give a big cheer for this beautiful gal and her human pal, Lori Hahn.
And if you've had any recent triumphs, share them in the comments.
Think you have what it takes to win Virtual Top Dog? Brush up on your conformation skills and compete in the second AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge for prize money and a chance at Best in Show!
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/akc-virtual-top-dog-challenge/
Are you missing the fun, camaraderie, and competition of dog shows? Maybe you always wanted to try conformation but weren’t sure where to start? In these times of social distancing, we invite the dog fancy community to come together virtually to celebrate our beloved dogs in a new way. The AKC Vir...
Have you gone virtual with your training? Training & Behavior columnist Kathy Santo shares some tips on how to make the most it.
#akcfamilydog #virtualtraining
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Has your vet started to offer telemedicine visits? If you are thinking of trying it, make sure you read Caroline Coile's story in our July/August issue on virtual healing. You'll find a lot of great tips in there to make the most of your visit.
#AKCFamilyDog
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And She's Off! Glorious Golden Retriever Bonnie is charging toward the weekend? Or maybe she's participating in a popular dog sport. Can you guess what she's doing?
Thank you, reader Sandra Vigliotti for sharing this beautiful photo, which was shot in June in New Jersey by Mark Baer Photography.
Show us the best photos of your dogs running toward you!
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AKC Family Dog model Cricket wishes all our readers a happy and safe Independence Day! Show us your patriotic pups.
#akcfamilydog #july4thdogs
Is your dog a very good dog? Tell us why.
#AKCFamilyDog #gooddogs
For our Halloween issue, we're looking for images of dogs in costume. If you have cute, high-resolution (300 dpi at 5 x 7) photos of your canine trick or treaters, send them to [email protected]. Please include "Your Family Dog Photo" in the subject line. Deadline: July 6, 2020
Have any of you tried the Virtual Rally Novice program? If so, how did you do?
Say good morning to some of the cutest puppies—ever—from our "Your Family Dog" column, in which we celebrate the dogs who belong to our readers. Tell us about your new pups!
#AKCFamilyDog #Puppies #Boxer #goldenretriever #germanshepherddog #Westhighlandwhiteterrier #Dobermanpinscher #DoguedeBordeaux
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Photo Contest Winners In the more than 40 years of its existence, the AKC Publications' photo contest has become a tradition. Enjoy this slideshow of the winners and honorable mentions from 2020. #AKCFamilydog #dogphotography
Say good morning to some of the cutest puppies—ever—from our "Your Family Dog" column, in which we celebrate the dogs who belong to our readers. Tell us about your new pups! #AKCFamilyDog #Puppies #Boxer #goldenretriever #germanshepherddog #Westhighlandwhiteterrier #Dobermanpinscher #DoguedeBordeaux
Tune into AKC Meet the Breeds Special on Fox 5 at 10:30 pm, Friday, January 24, 2020. You'll get a preview of the largest event of its kind, hundreds of dog and cat breeds, demonstrations, and an opportunity to get up close with some of the friendliest, most beautiful, and rarest creatures on earth.
In the current issue of AKC Family Dog, we celebrate the sweet eyes and merry disposition of the Cocker Spaniel. Do you love this breed? Tell us why, and post a picture in the comments section if you'd like. Photos 1,3,4,5 courtesy S. Gadol; Photos 2,6 courtesy C. Bryant
As we celebrate National Dog Day, give a big cheer for the hard-working, beloved pets of some our readers. All of the dogs in this slideshow have earned their Canine Good Citizen titles, as well as other titles in the CGC program. They also have a slew of other achievements in different sports, like agility, obedience, and barn hunt. And, on top of it all, they are so darn cute! Share a picture of your beauties on National Dog Day, and tell us why you love them!
In the current AKC Family Dog, we celebrate the spotted sensation known as the Dalmatian. Share a photo of the Dalicious dogs who share your life. Reader photos by Ember Groff, Jenny Pogue, Erin Fry, Peggy Strupp, Julie Dawson, Cherish Brown, Nanette Dittrick, Jillian Jones, P. Strupp, Grace Zaikoski.
The AKC Agility Premier Cup in conjunction with the Longines Masters of New York will debut on April 25th! Make sure to purchase your tickets today! https://www.ticketmaster.com/akc-agility-premier-…/…/2608380
Dogs and Ponies Show The inaugural AKC Agility Premier Cup will bring top canine and equine athletes together for the first time. The agility competition will be run in conjunction with the Longines Masters of New York on Thursday, April 25, at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The nation’s top 60 AKC agility teams have been invited to compete for $10,000 in cash and prizes. The Longines Masters attracts the world’s top-ranked equestrians and an international audience of horse enthusiasts, as well as celebrities from the arts, fashion, and business. Premier Cup highlights will be aired on AKC.TV, available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/akc-agility-premier-…/…/2608380
Tune in now for Best in Show, live from the AKC National Championship! Join us to find out which dog will be the National Champion. You can find AKC.TV by going to our website, https://akc.tv/, or by downloading our app on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV.
TUNE IN TODAY to watch AKC.TV’s new special on The Houston World Series of Dog Shows! Catch all of the action on TODAY at 12p with re-airings at 3p, 6p and 9p only on AKC.TV (available on akc.tv or our channels on Roku, AppleTV and Amazon Fire TV)
Experience The Houston World Series of Dog Shows in AKC.TV's new special! Catch all of the action on Sunday Nov 11th at 12p with re-airings at 3p, 6p and 9p only on AKC.TV (available on akc.tv or our channels on Roku, AppleTV and Amazon Fire TV)
"With 'City of Dogs' we wanted to show that dogs can thrive in the city while opening their human family's world up to new aspects of their own community. City dogs and their owners aren't making sacrifices--they are enriching each others' lives."—Ken Foster, author Welcome to "City of Dogs," a wonderful new book by Ken Foster and Traer Scott, celebrating the profound relationship between New York City dogs and the people who love them.
Never Forget: Remembering the dogs of 9/11. #AKCFamilyDog #CanineHeroes #dogsof9/11
Summer is winding down, but there's still time for some salt and sea time, like these pups in a new book by Lara Jo Regan(@LaraJoRegan), "Dogs on the Beach." (amazon.com/dp/0991637259) Show us a picture of your beach buddy! #AKCFamilyDog #Beachbuddies
People worry about double chins, but this fellow seems quite happy with many Chin—Japanese Chin, that is! Would you change places with him? Thank you, reader Lisa Kay Weaver-White, for sharing the joy. #AKCFamilyDog #JapaneseChin #puppypile
Rise and Shine! Are you and your dogs as eager to greet the week as these get-up-and-go pups? (Music: "Reveille," United States Army Band "Pershing's Own) #AKCFamilyDog
Her Best Man Has Four Legs AKC staffer Rebecca Lazar couldn't imagine her wedding without best friend Larry by her side. So she got him a tiny tuxedo and put him on the guest list for the May ceremony! Please join us in wishing Rebecca, Ryan and Larry many years of love and joy. (The beautiful photos were provided by Kamp Weddings.) Were your dogs with you as you exchanged vows? Post a picture and tell us about it!
More Curl Power: Readers’ Poodles show off their mad skills! Herding, Barn Hunting, Dock Diving, Woodland Working, Kissing, Guarding the Food, Spreading Cheer, and Being Unbearably Cute at All Times. Thank you, FD readers Martine Sansoucy, Jan Schultz, Rebecca Schnulle, Wanda Gibbon Hancock, Tawnya Marie Ennings, Justin Staats, Robin Hiller, Megan Kenyon, Tami Conde Vickers.
On this Memorial Day, take a moment to remember the war dogs who served, and died, on the fields of battle. #AKCFamilyDog
Today, we celebrate our purebred dogs in all their diversity and glory. To join the celebration, post a picture of your purebred in the comments section. Thank you, Lynn Halterman, Pat Suki, Janet Gigante, Angie Louter, Pat Borracci, Lynn Halterman, Cheryl Knapp, LB Crew, Apryl Poster, Lindsey Dobruck #AKCFamilyDog #nationalpurebreddogday #LabradorRetrievers #CairnTerrier #CaneCorse #Poodle #Mastiff #Bulldog #Leonberger #AmericanStaffordshireTerrier #Pomeranian
Spring is finally arriving and plants have started to emerge after the long winter. Several readers have sent us lovely images of Nature's most beautiful things—dogs and flowers. Enjoy the slideshow! And, if you have pictures you'd like to share on this theme or others, please post them in the comments section below. Many thanks to (1) Christine Murnane (2) Jennifer Rottner Light (3) Pamela Gifford Isaacson (4)Janet Gigante (5) Susan Bell (6) Renee Woods (7) Val Beard (8) Michelle Kelleher Johnn (9)Roxanne Hawn #AKCFamilyDog #DogsandFlowers #Leonbergers #Beagles #LabradorRetrievers #Newfoundlands #CaneCorso
Meet some amazing dogs and the trailblazers who are helping them.
We are live with a new episode of “AKC Live.” Today’s show is filled to the brim with celebrations, wins, treats and fine K9 teeth. https://AKC.TV It’s Good Dog TV!
"AKC live" at Meet The Breeds on Pier 92 in New York City. Plenty of Poodles, Pugs, and pups! Watch now: AKC.TV
The action is just about to begin, as some of the fastest, most agile dogs on the planet compete for top honors at the 2018 Westminster Kennel Club Masters Agility Championship in New York City. Here are some highlights of the action from the 2017 show.
Puppies with Purpose: In our Heroes and Helpers column, we recently profiled volunteers who teach young pups the foundation skills to become assistance dogs. They gave us many reasons for taking on this important job, but we think it may be because they can't resist these cute faces. Could you? #AKCFamilyDog #guidedogpuppies #cutepuppies
"We find that the training of the dog is really an incredible opportunity for healing." Find out how a trip to a New York City bar can help veterans recover from the wounds of war. #warriorcanineconnection #goldenretrievers #labradorretrievers
Every Fluffy in the Pool! These 6.5-week-old Keeshonden pups are learning the dog paddle in a pool that’s perfect for teaching youngsters. Reader Cyndi Meyers, of the Clingmey Keeshonden kennel, says the pool is two feet deep and there are always three people on hand to provide safety and encouragement. “I just think introducing puppies to many things makes them more rounded,” says Meyers, who has been raising Keeshonden for more than 30 years. “It builds confidence.” As you can see from the wagging tails, just one dip gave these sweet fluff balls a big sense of accomplishment. Did you teach your puppy (or older dog) to swim? Tell us about it. #akckeeshonden #clingmeykeeshonden #puppyswimming #dogpaddle
Reader Jeff Valentine asked for video of Cano Corso Roxie's record setting dock dive. Here it is. Don't blink!
Do your pup's paws smell this way? If you've ever wondered why, we have your answer.
