{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"All-American Dogs in the AKC: A Winning Combination","description":"In this podcast episode, we introduce you to \u201cAll-American Dogs,\u201d or mixed-breed dogs, and share some remarkable stories about them and the owners who love and train them. The AKC expanded American dog sports to welcome mixed-breed dogs in 2010, and they\u2019ve been competing in events like Agility, Obedience, Fast CAT, and Scent Work ever since. These wild cards of the genus Canis can become circus performers, professional trick dogs, agility champs at Westminster, and lots more. We take a deep dive into the history of All-American Dogs in the AKC to find out more. &amp;nbsp; Bonafide Bits  The Canine Partners program welcomes mixed-breed dogs to enroll in the AKC family. Over one million dogs and their owners have participated in AKC\u2019s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program. The debut of mixed-breed participation in all AKC agility events was April 1, 2010.  For more information about a specific dog breed, or to find a breed rescue, visit AKC.org. &amp;nbsp; Shareables  \u201cAKC\u2019s Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) program welcomes purebred dogs who aren\u2019t eligible for registration\u2014for example, a rescued Golden Retriever\u2014to participate in AKC events.\u201d \u201cIn the earliest days of conformation dog shows, mixed-breed dogs participated because rules were lax and breed standards didn\u2019t yet exist.\u201d \u201cPhelan, an All-American Dog, clocked a winning 32.3 mph at American Kennel Club\u2019s inaugural Fast CAT Invitational.\u201d  &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Down and Back: AKC Dog Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/about\/down-and-back-akc-podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/20897438\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/20897438"}