Dane County’s Only All Breed AKC Club Badger Kennel Club (BKC) is an American Kennel Club (AKC) sanctioned non-profit organization dedicated to purebred dogs. BKC helps dogs and their...
A: Abdomen, : The belly or under surface between the chest and the hindquarters. ; A: Acetabulum, : The concave lateral portion of the sacrum that articulates with the head of the femur. Anatomically important in evaluating hip dysplasia. ; A: Achondroplasia, : A form of genetic dwarfism specifically characterized by arrested development of the long bones. ; A: Action, : A term used to describe component functions of locomotion (e.g., action of the hocks ) or as a synonym for gait in some standards. ; A: Agent, : See handler . ; A: Agility Excellent (AX), : A suffix title conferred on dogs for qualifying the requisite number of times in the Agility Excellent class at AKC agility trials. ; A: Agility trials, : An organized competition at which dogs negotiate a series of obstacles and jumps in three classes of increasing difficulty. Suffix titles are earned at each level (Novice, Open, and Excellent) by qualifying a predetermined number of times. ; A: Agouti, : Used to describe Siberian Huskies, this color is the alternating bands of light and dark along each hair in the coat. Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color description. ; A: AKC Direct, : Authorized access, toll-free (800) telephone service to AKC customer service. Currently being tested with specific groups of AKC constituents. ; A: AKC Reunite, : A national database in which any companion animal with a form of positive identification, such as a microchip or tattoo, can be enrolled ; A: Albino, : A relatively rare, genetically recessive condition resulting in white hair and pink eyes. ; A: All-Breed show, : Conformation show where all breeds are exhibited. ; A: Almond eyes, : An elongated eye shape, rather than rounded. ; A: Amateur Field Champion (AFC), : A prefix title conferred on dogs that have earned the required number of placements and/or points in amateur stakes at field trials for pointing breeds, retrievers, and spaniels. ; A: Amble, : A relaxed, easy gait in which the legs on either side move almost, but not quite, as a pair. Often seen as the transition movement between the walk and other gaits. ; A: American-bred class, : A regular class for all dogs (except champions) six months of age that whelped in the USA as a result of a mating that took place within the USA. ; A: American Kennel Club, : An organization, established under the laws of the State of New York, whose goals are to adopt and enforce uniform rules regulating and governing dog shows and field trials; to regulate the conduct of persons interested in exhibiting, running, breeding, registering, purchasing, and selling dogs; to detect, prevent, and punish frauds in connection therewith; to protect the interest of its members; to maintain and publish an official stud book and an official gazette; and generally to do everything to advance the study, breeding, exhibiting, running, and maintenance of the purity of purebred dogs. ; A: Angulation, : Angles created by bones meeting at their given joints. ; A: Ankle, : See hock . ; A: Ankylosis, : Abnormal immobility and fusion of a joint. ; A: Anterior, : The front assembly of the body. ; A: Appeal, : A request to a subcommittee of the AKC’s Board of Directors to either nullify or reduce the length of a suspension. ; A: Apple head, : A round-shaped skull. ; A: Apricot, : Used to describe Afghans, Pugs, Mastiffs, and Poodles, this color is a dull, medium-saturated orange (like the fruit of the same name). Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color description. ; A: Apron, : Longer hair below the neck on the chest; also called the frill. ; A: Arm, : The anatomical region between the shoulder and the elbow. Sometimes called the upper arm. ; A: Arm card, : See armband . ; A: Armband, : Number worn on an exhibitor’s arm that corresponds to the number in the event catalog and the Judge’s book. This number is the identifier that links the dog in the ring to that dog’s information as published in the catalog. The number is also used to associate any points, awards, or placements with the dog’s AKC registration number. Also called arm card. ; A: Articulation, : Where two or more bones meet. ; A: Artificial Insemination, : The introduction of semen into the female reproductive tract by artificial means. ; A: Assistant, Assistant handler, : Person at a dog show who helps the handler care for the handler’s dogs, prepare the dogs for the ring, and show the dogs.
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A miniature poodle named Sage has won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. Sage bested six other finalists to claim the best in show award Tuesday night at the United States’ most...
breed historyhound groupAKC Historyhuntingbreeds ; Don’t let the goofy wiener-dog costume fool you: Sandwiched between those fabric hot-dog buns is a clever hunter whose size belies its ferocity. At first glance, you can see why the Dachshund has earned the rather ignoble moniker of “wiener” or “sausage dog”: Long and low to the ground, this oddly proportioned hound might look comically cute. But its name, which in German translates as “badger dog,” tells a completely different sto...
Size : Small, Exercise : Up to 1 hour per day, Size of home : Small house, Grooming : More than once a week, Coat length : Medium, Sheds : No, Lifespan : Over 10 years, Vulnerable native breed : Yes, Town or country : Country, Size of garden : Small/ medium garden
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Size : Small, Exercise : Up to 1 hour per day, Size of home : Small house, Grooming : Every day, Coat length : Long, Sheds : No, Lifespan : Over 10 years, Vulnerable native breed : Yes, Town or country : Either, Size of garden : Small/ medium garden
Size : Small, Exercise : Up to 1 hour per day, Size of home : Small house, Grooming : More than once a week, Coat length : Medium, Sheds : Yes, Lifespan : Over 12 years, Vulnerable native breed : No, Town or country : Either, Size of garden : Small/ medium garden
Did you know that Dachshund translates to “badger dog” in German? Indeed, there are many similarities between a Doxie and a badger: From their long and low bodies to their abilities to hunt both above- and below-ground. Dachshund Field Trials (“competitions”) are held in fenced-in areas, and the objective is to “track the game,” meaning to follow a scent trail that a rabbit or hare has left behind. The goal is not to actually catch any prey and no animals are harmed in field trials. ...