Museum of the Dog

#GuesstheBreed This breed's most famous fan is none other than Queen Elizabeth II. She got her first dog of this breed in 1933, and has not been without one or more since.

#newtothecollection In continuing the tradition of memorializing famous dogs, The AKC Museum of the dog is pleased to announce that we have been given a group of memorabilia relating to the famous Doberman Pinscher Champion Rancho Dobe’s Storm. This champion Dobie won Best in Show at Westminster twice in a row in 1952 and 1953, making him 1 of 7 dogs to accomplish this feat. Thank you very much to Jane and Jeffrey Carey for donating these objects!

#FromtheArchives One of the newest AKC recognized breeds is the Dogo Argentino! The breed was envisioned by Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez in the late 1920s. The base for the Dogo Argentina was the Fighting Dog of Martinez's native Cordoba, a cross breed of English Bulldog, Bull Terrier, and Mastiff. A booklet in the AKC archives written by Dr. Martinez includes many family trees illustrating his process of producing the breed we now know, which came to the United States in the 1970s.

#MoDPopQuiz Historically, the Briard comes from the same region as what type of cheese? a. Gruyere b. Mozzerella c. Brie ... EXTRA CREDIT! Is this type of cheese safe for dogs to eat? Artwork: "Briard 1" by Edwin Megargee See more

This week, Educational Program Manager Emily is coming to you from the AKC MoD store as she reads "McDuff Comes Home"! You can check out the shop at www.museumofthedogstore.org. Stay tuned next week for a special Halloween edition of Paws to Read!

Show off your stylish and eco-conscious side with a little help from the AKC MoD Online Store! Our reusable tote bags are perfect for grocery trips - featuring some of the Museum's most popular artworks, these totes fold down to a travel-friendly pouch when not in use. See all our totes and bags for sale HERE https://museumofthedogstore.org/collections/bags

#CommunityWallHighlight Now that we are reopened, the Community Wall is BACK now to include artworks made in the museum during visits, just like this one! Artwork submissions are still being accepted online as well - visit our website for more info. Follow the Community Wall at: https://www.instagram.com/mod_communitywall/