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From hands-on training techniques to solving common behavior problems to inspiring and entertaining stories about our canine pals, the experts at the AKC will help you provide the best care for your best friend. AKC Family Dog is the lifestyle magazine for today's busy families who want to enjoy the most rewarding, mutually happy relationship with their special dog.
05/28/2020
Do you do a tick check on your dogs? If so, here are some of the places these nasty parasite hide.
05/28/2020
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Many of us are using our extra time to teach our dogs all kinds of things. But house cleaning is among the best activities we've seen.
What has your dog learned in the past couple of months? Post a picture!
#akcfamilydog #cattledog #trickdogs
Cattle Dog helping clean the house
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05/28/2020
This Spaniel’s Nose is the Key to Stopping a Serious Human Health Threat
Trainers around the world are trying to find out if dogs can detect the coronavirus that has caused a global pandemic. It is not the first time a canine nose has been aimed at an infectious disease. In this classic feature from AKC Family Dog, meet a germ fighter named Angus.
Angus, an English Springer Spaniel, has been trained to sniff out Clostridium difficile (C. diff), a dangerous bacterium that is transmitted through feces.
05/26/2020
Many states are starting to ease the shelter-in-place restrictions. What are you seeing in your local dog community? Are dog parks opening? Are you seeing trials opening up again?
05/25/2020
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On this Memorial Day, take a moment to give thanks to our fallen heroes.
#akcfamilydog #dogsofwar #memorialday
On this Memorial Day, take a moment to remember the war dogs who served, and died, on the fields of battle.
#AKCFamilyDog
05/22/2020
What does your dog do that makes you laugh?
05/20/2020
How do your dogs make you happy in times of sadness and stress?
05/14/2020
Have you noticed any changes in your dog's behavior since the start of lockdown? Happier? Sadder? For those of you who have visited vets, how has the curbside drop off and pick up worked for you?
05/13/2020
AKC Breed of the Week for Kids – American Kennel Club
AKC Education has a NEW program to announce that we are very excited about! It is our BOW WOW- Breed of the Week course.
This interactive mini course is intended for kids ages 8-13 and is packed with history, and information on different breeds. Each week will unveil a new breed and children can collect a virtual sticker of that breed upon completion of the course!
We now have two breeds featured and are adding more weekly! Be sure to check it out and share!
https://www.akc.org/public-education/akc-breed-week-kids/
The American Kennel Club currently recognizes 198 breeds! With so many breeds to learn about, AKC Public Education has introduced a new program for children ages 8-13, however anyone is welcome to participate!
05/12/2020
Bald Ballerina
Step Up to the Barre
You met Maggie Kudirka, aka The Bald Ballerina, in our March/April issue (link to story in comments). She told us about how her little Pomeranian, Momma Mia, is helping her cope with breast cancer.
Today, Maggie is inviting FB fans to join her in her first virtual barre workout!
As you can see, Momma Mia is on hand to make sure she maintains correct form!
#AKCFamilyDog #BaldBallerina
Today my first Live class on @instagram Tune in at 2pm EST for a ballet barre. Hope to see you then #metastaticbreastcancer #baldballerina #breastcancer #terminalbreastcancer #ballet #balletclass #liveclass #gmartist
05/11/2020
Digital Family Dog May-June 2020
Spring Fling! AKC Family Dog's gear guide features some of the coolest products for you and your dog for the warm days ahead!
#AKCfamilydog #Springgearguide
Digital Family Dog May-June 2020
05/07/2020
You met Logan, the smiling face in this photo, in the May/June Family Dog, our "Youth" issue. Logan and his canine pal, Martin, recently had a remarkable triumph and we wrote about it. Here he is after first seeing their photo in the magazine. Give him a smile!
#AKCFamilyDog #AKCJuniors #AKCLabradorRetriever
05/06/2020
Desperately Seeking Sammy: Bringing Home a Lost Dog
A walk in the woods turns into a nightmare in this first-person account of how one woman tracked down her lost dog. Read "Desperately Seeking Sammy," a feature from classic issues of AKC Family Dog.
#AKCFamilyDog #AKCLostDogs
She called on tracking experts, social media users, psychics, and an army of volunteers. Would it be enough to bring her dog home?
05/05/2020
Digital Family Dog May-June 2018
On this Cinco de Mayo, AKC Family Dog celebrates the life of Mexico's brilliant artist and dog lover, Frida Kahlo. Her hairless dogs, Xoloitzcuintli, appear in many of her paintings and are often seen in photos of the artist at home.
#AKCFamilyDog #AKCXoloitzcuintli
Digital Family Dog May-June 2018
05/04/2020
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05/01/2020
Today is National Purebred Dog Day, in which we celebrate not just purebred but purpose-bred dogs. Show us your beautiful dogs and tell us a little about how they enhance your lives.
#AKCFamilyDog #NationalPurebreddogday
04/29/2020
Dog on Staff Emily models her Rally Advanced rosette, earned in 2019. Do you and your dogs have any rally titles? Show us your rally stars!
#AKCFamilyDog #AKCRally
04/29/2020
AKC Rally® Novice Virtual Pilot Program – American Kennel Club
Ever thought of trying Rally? It's fast, fun sport that most dogs love. In the past, the only way to earn a Rally title was at events. Now, AKC has started a program that will allow you to train and trial at home and, perhaps, earn a Rally Novice title. Check it out.
https://www.akc.org/sports/rally/rally-virtual-entry-pilot/
During this time of necessary social distancing, we want to give our beginner AKC Rally® exhibitors a reason to continue training their dogs and to stay engaged with the sport of Rally. The AKC Rally Novice Virtual pilot program will provide these exhibitors an opportunity to stay-at-home and enter...
04/28/2020
A Pug in North Carolina has tested positive for the coronavirus. He became ill, but recovered. How will this news influence how you handle your dogs during the pandemic? Will you change anything that you are doing?
Here is one of the stories about this.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/04/28/north-carolina-pug-tested-positive-coronavirus-possibly-first-dog/3039221001/
#AKCFamilyDog #dogsandcorona
04/23/2020
You met pop star Poppy Basset in our End of the Leash item (page 48) in the March/April issue of Family Dog. Now, she has some good advice for Hoomans during the pandemic. Listen to Poppy!
#AKCfamilydog #AKCBasset
04/23/2020
This is a fun trick, guaranteed to impress everyone. And, it's easy for dogs to learn.
When your dog masters this, post a video of your twirlers!
#AKCFamilyDog #AKCtrickdogs
Add tunes and you've got a spunky new dance partner.
👇Let's see those spins!👇
04/21/2020
Life in Lockdown: Dog on Staff Emily poses on a nearly empty New York City street during a quick walk. How are your dogs adjusting to the new normal? Tell us or show us with a picture.
04/18/2020
Therapy dog, 'Dogtor Loki,' delivers 'Hero Healing Kits' to health care workers
This famous therapy dog found a way to spread cheer during the pandemic.
#AKCFamilyDog #AKCRottweiler
A 2-year-old Rottweiler named Loki supports hospital staff with virtual therapy sessions and "Hero Healing Kits."
04/17/2020
Does this look familiar?
#AKCFamilyDog #dogsandsquirrels
04/16/2020
Do you own and love a West Highland White Terrier? Tell us a little about your wee Scottish dogs and what makes them so special.
04/16/2020
Today's Woof from Home is a natural for all those budding Paw-cassos and Dog-Vincis out there.
#AKCFamilydog
Things may get a little messy...
👇Let's see those pawfect pieces of art!👇
04/13/2020
AKC "At Home with My Dog" Art Contest – American Kennel Club
Young Artists! Here's a wonderful opportunity to share your work with the world.
#AKCFamilyDog #AKCdrawingdogs
Our dogs love to spend time with us! For those of us that can stay home during this difficult time, we’ve had more time than ever with our canine friends.
04/13/2020
And finally, it's Stanly, the Easter Bully!
Thank you, Georgia Hogg, for sharing this cute photo.
#AKCfamilydog #AKCBulldog
04/13/2020
Rare sighting of giant, hairy Easter bunnies in shades. It's a sure sign of good luck.
Thank you, Aslan Leonberger for this cute image.
#AKCfamilydog #AKCLeonbergers
04/12/2020
This is Bichon Frise Prince, eyeing his Easter treats basket. Prince is an old friend to AKC Family Dog, one of the dogs featured in a 2019 story on his adorable breed.
Happy Easter, Prince!
Thank you, Oneida Cintron, for this sweet image.
#AKCFamilyDog #BichonFrise
04/12/2020
Romeo offers a new wrinkle, in fact, a lot of wrinkles, on an ageless icon! He's an Easter Bunny. Yes, he is.
Show us your Big Dog Easter Bunnies.
Thank you, reader Kathryn Russ Dunlap, for this adorable image.
#AKCFamilyDog #EasterDogs #neapolitanmastiff
04/12/2020
Halo the Easter Beagle, uh, Bunny, wishes you all a safe, happy day, filled with joy, friends, and family, even if they must be at a distance.
Thank you, reader Mary Cummings, for sharing this sweet image.
#AKCFamilyDog
04/11/2020
A reminder from Glen of Imaal Terriers and trick-dog champs Griffin and Winston! Stay safe, everyone!
Thank you, reader Kelli Whitfield for sharing this sweet image.
04/10/2020
How are your dogs showing you whether—or not—they are they are happy to have you home all the time?
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AKC MEET THE BREEDS SPECIAL, FOX 5, 10:30 pm
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
Faces of Canine Good Citizens
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
2018 AKC National Championship Best in Show Judging
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.
Houston, we have a dog show!
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)
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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.
AKC Live - Episode 102
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 Meet the Breeds
"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.
Meet Some Future Heroes
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
One Minute with Warrior Canine Connection
"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
Keeshond Paddle
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
Roxie's big leap, Cane Corso dock diving record
Reader Jeff Valentine asked for video of Cano Corso Roxie's record setting dock dive. Here it is. Don't blink!
Why Do Dogs' Paws Smell Like Corn Chips?
Do your pup's paws smell this way? If you've ever wondered why, we have your answer.
Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?
Ever wonder why your dog goes for the green stuff? Well, it's probably not why you think.
Highlights From 2015's Most Popular Breeds Announcement
Some of the cutest moments from this morning's most popular breeds announcement. Which breed is your favorite?
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Cattle Dog helping clean the house
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To the Editors: I wrote a comment on the visitor page with recent photo. In your most recent youth issue I was told you found a photo of me showing the Jones Boys Great Pyrenees from 55 years ago! (Ugh. Really?). I thought you’d like an update.
As a follow up, my mother’s handler for her top winning Welsh Corgi was Mike Shea, an AKC rep.
I thought this post might make its way back to the editors. I was notified by my sister that there was a picture of me on page 13 of the family dog youth issue. I was 11 years old at the time and they showed the great Pyrenees Bryce called the Jones boys. They did get the name wrong of one of the dogs. The one they named Larue was actually champion Jerramagne Larue. They were Leo and Jerry. Showing them was a special time in my life. They were my best friends. And now I am a wife, mom, 67 years old and for the past 40 years I have been owned by smooth coat dachshunds and I raise butterflies! I quit showing dogs when I was 16. But it was my mothers hobby for 45 years.
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I have volunteered and worked professionally with dogs since 2001. When I got my own rescue dog, I had to write a song about it. She's like no other! Her name is Sprout... This heartfelt animation tells you all about my journey to her!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5MQFa8U8Q8&feature=youtu.be
I would love to share it with all of the kindred spirits out there!