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American Kennel Club (AKC), national organization in the United States devoted to the advancement and welfare of pure-bred dogs. It is comprised of approximately 500 autonomous clubs. A delegate represents each club in the AKC's legislative body, which votes on the rules and regulations that govern dog shows and obedience and field trials. The AKC keeps a registry of recognized breeds and records the ancestry of registered pure-bred dogs in its stud book. It also provides educational materials for dog owners and sponsors rescue groups for each breed.
BibliographySee the official publications of the American Kennel Club, including The Complete Dog Book (18th ed. 1992). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A seasoned and experienced all-breed judge and past Chariman of the
Board of the American Kennel Club, Robert Berndt also draws upon his
many years of experience as a dog handler in "Judging Dogs: Science
And Technique", a superbly written and organized instruction manual
for judging entrees of any and all breeds of dogs either in general or
in specialized dog shows and competitions. The American Kennel Club, however,
recognizes only 153 of the breeds. A blend of first person memoir and
experiences in the world of the American Kennel Club dog obedience
routines, this is a fine guide which covers everything from ethics and
training philosophies to OTCH points and bad apples in obedience
training. |
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