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Junior Report: Justice, Pistol, Grace & Deluge
The odyssey began simple enough. Our oldest Brittany’s had passed on. The younger children in the family were hitting the mid teenage years. Our youngest daughter 14, had expressed an interest in...
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Junior Report: Emily Wentland
18 years old I started training dogs when I was just 9 years old. I joined the local 4-H club with my family’s old rescue shih tzu, Oliver. I was hooked from the very first training session. The next...
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Healing Through Agility
A veterinarian finds strength in her favorite sport of agility and the support of her AKC Agility League team while battling cancer. By Penny Leigh (This article originally appeared in AKC Family Dog...
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The Healing Power of Setting Goals & Doing What You Love
Being diagnosed with a disease or suffering an injury can be devastating and frightening. But finding ways to keep working toward goals and being active with your dogs can help your attitude and your...
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League Spring Season Enrollment Opens in April
The AKC Agility League will start sign-ups for its seventh season of competition on April 11. Spring/Summer Season enrollment will open on that date and continue through May 5. Competition launches on...
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Agility League Spotlight: Giza – Representing Her Breed & Still Running as a...
The spotlight shines on Giza, who is the sole representative of her breed – the Pharaoh Hound – in League. Not only is Giza a rarer breed of sighthound, she did not start her agility career until she...
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Announcing the First Annual 2024 AKC FIT DOG Spring Scurry
It’s Spring! We are pleased to announce the first annual AKC FIT DOG Spring Scurry. What is the AKC FIT DOG Spring Scurry? The AKC FIT DOG Spring Scurry is a virtual 5K (3.1 miles) that people do with...
View ArticleAgility League Spotlight: All Juniors/All Aussie Team Shines Brightly in Florida
The spotlight shines on a special team composed of all Junior Handlers and Australian Shepherds – the Wiggle Butt Crew. The team, which competes in Regulation Senior, is based at Ashley’s Dog Sports in...
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Top Dogs & Teams to be Named at 2024 AKC Agility League Championship
Don’t miss all the fun at the second AKC Agility League Championship – Aug. 29 – 31 at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, Missouri. All Leaguers who have completed the Fall 23 or Winter 24 seasons or...
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View Article2023 AKC Gun Dog Championships
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View Article2023 Paula Sample AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin
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Agility League Spotlight: Meet Aspen Conquering Special Needs to Excel in...
The Spotlight shines on a special dog – Aspen, who is deaf and an amazing agility competitor. Aspen ran last season on the League team Living the Dream based at Dream Acres Agility in Wisconsin. She...
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In Their League: Junior Handlers Gain Experience on League Teams
By Penny Leigh (This article first appeared in the May/June 2024 issue of AKC Family Dog magazine). The purchase of a new puppy and the promise of a new sport had Sarah Kolath excited about the future....
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Junior Report: Christopher Plank
Hello, my name is Christopher Plank, I was born and raised in Waterloo, Illinois. Throughout my childhood, I have had the opportunity to grow up with White German Shepherds whom my grandmother bred and...
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Junior Report: Octavia Stensen
My experience at Crufts was truly a moment to remember. Not only did I get to experience one of the most fantastic dog shows I’ve ever attended, but I had the joy of showing some beautiful dogs and...
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Adult Handling Clinics
Informal FREE clinics, conducted by AKC Registered Handlers Program members, and open to anyone interested in learning more about handling, with a special invitation to the Novice Exhibitor. The exact...
View ArticleBeagle Bench Shows
Exciting news about a new Beagle Bench Show Program – stay tuned! The post Beagle Bench Shows appeared first on American Kennel Club.
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