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The American Kennel Club (AKC) has certain specifications for every breed of dog, which state what they must look like and how they must perform. The Schnauzer first became a breed in the United States in 1924, and was accepted as a registered breed in the AKC two years later in 1926. They put them in the same group as terriers because of their similarities to the terriers of Britain and Ireland. [...]
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When the Australian Cattle Dog was developed in the mid 1800's, it is doubtful that any thought was given towards the breed someday winning Best of Show. The standard for the Australian Cattle Dog was not truly set forth until 1903. Since then, minor adjustments have been made to the standard over time. It took until 1980 for the breed to be fully recognized and eligible for competitions in the American Kennel Club and other organizations. [...]
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Every Bichon Frise owner loves their pet, finds it completely adorable and believes it would make a wonderful show dog. Unfortunately, that is not all that is required. In order for you to show a Bichon Frise, your dog must meet the standards set by the American Kennel Club. If you find that your dog meets most of the AKC standards, there are reputable handlers that can evaluate your dog and let you know if it has show possibilities. [...]
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Owning a Black Russian Terrier brings with it some opportunity for showing. The breed is fully recognized by the American Kennel Club. It was first recognized as a breed in 1981 by the USSR Ministry of Agriculture on May 13th of that year. It was internationally recognized by the FCI in 1984. In the United States, the Black Russian Terrier was first cataloged by Foundation Stock Services in 1996. Afterwards, it was first accepted to be shown in the miscellaneous class in August 2001. The breed gained full recognition in the working group on July 1, 2004. [...]
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The Labrador retriever comes in three different colors: yellow, chocolate and black. Any other color is not acceptable according to the AKC standards for the Labrador retriever. Occasionally, you may see some slight variations of the three colors such as brindle, black and tan or gold, but these colors are unacceptable as true Lab colors. A yellow Lab, however, may have some different shades of yellow which range from tan to gold to reddish fox. The majority of them are just yellow, however. Some breeders may even advertise a "rare" Lab color. It's rare because it shouldn't be part of the Labrador. You may occasionally see white markings on the chest, but these are the only variations allowed according to the AKC Labrador Retriever Standard. [...]
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There is some controversy to this day surrounding what exactly constitutes a "true" Irish Setter and what does not. Most of this controversy stems from a schism that occurred in the early 20th century between those who valued the Irish Setter for her show qualities and those who valued her for her long-standing field tradition and working qualities. [...]
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Bull Terriers were originally bred as fighting dogs; however, they are now considered excellent showdogs. If you plan to show your Bull Terrier in a competition, here are a few of the things that judges look for, based on American Kennel Club Requirements. In general, the Bull Terrier must be strongly built, muscular, symmetrical, and active, with a keen, determined, and intelligent expression, full of fire but with sweet disposition and amenable to discipline. Virtually every body part is scrutinized, from the head to the tail. [...]
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The Chesapeake Bay retriever is a breed of hunting dog that got its start in the Chesapeake Bay where they did much of their hunting under water. The often had to break through the ice to get to their game. Once they got to the game, they often had the task of sitting with it for a long time to prevent it from being stolen until their owner could come and get it. The Chesapeake Bay retriever (also called Chessie) is an honorary member of the American Kennel Club and has been since 1993. The AKC has a certain breed standard for the Chessie, a standard that the dog must maintain in order to be part of the AKC events. [...]
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Although you may see the Chesapeake Bay retriever in many colors, there are actually only three basic colors for the Chesapeake. Any other colors you see are just variations of the three basic colors, which are deadgrass, sedge and browns. [...]
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Although the English foxhound was created in the 1500s, they weren't entered into the studbooks until the 1800s. The English foxhound was recognized and approved for the American Kennel Club (AKC) in the 1900s, but they are considered very rare as there are only 17 registered. The very first English foxhound to be registered in the AKC was in 1909 and was named Auditor. The AKC has certain specifications of what the English foxhound should be from the top of their head right to their tail. [...]
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When most people think of Doberman Pinschers, they are likely to imagine a black dog with tan markings. While this is certainly the most common color among Dobermans, they actually carry two different color genes; one is black, and the other is a color dilution that can appear in four different types: black, red, blue and fawn, or Isabella as it is also called. Any dog's coat color will be dependant on the color and color dilution genes, which can be further separated into dominant or recessive alleles, it has inherited.
The common combination, black and tan (also sometimes called black and rust), occurs when the Doberman inherits at least one dominant allele in its color and color dilution genes. [...]
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Cocker spaniels come in a wide variety of coat colors and markings. While all the colors and markings can help create a Cocker spaniel with a beautiful look, not all the possible combinations are accepted in competition. In this article, we'll take a look at all the colors and markings accepted by the AKC in competition and how you can ensure that you choose a puppy that will be within these guidelines. [...]
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The Weimaraner is a German breed of dog that is widely used for hunting. Also called Weim, this breed comes in two different coat types, namely the short-haired Weimaraner and the long-haired Weimaraner. Today, around one third of new born Weimaraners in Germany belong to the long-haired group. Although some owners fancy the long-haired Weimaraner, this coat-type is not a recognized breed according to the conformation standards set by the AKC or American Kennel Club.
The long-haired Weimaraner is not eligible for conformation events or shows. It is not even recognized as a pure breed by the major dog associations. [...]
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The Vizsla Breed Standard for show dogs emphasizes obedience and a taut build. The Vizsla is a sporting dog who should be on the lighter-sized end of the medium build spectrum. The coat ought to be a gold brown color and the Vizsla is in top condition when he is lean but muscular. And this is one of the breeds that can have scars and not be penalized in a competition setting as they indicate that he has been on hunts, as he should have been. [...]
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The Alaskan Malamute is considered the oldest breed of sled dog. It is a strong and courageous dog with phenomenal endurance, and it has served as a freighting dog for many years. Today, it is one of the favorite breeds among dog owners, and it is widely recognized around the world. Some of the major associations that recognize the Alaskan Malamute are the FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, NKC, NZKC, CKC, APRI, ACR and others. [...]
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