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Where can I get updated AKC dog breed & training standards books?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 5 months and 28 days old | 50 lbs

I'm having a really old book(from 80s or 90s) contains things like breed standards and AKC obedience and Agility standards and how to train in these but I'm afraid it might be a little bit out of date for the current standard. What would you recommend for getting a physical copy of the present standards of these things? I prefer a physical copy because some of the areas that we train I do not get signal on my phone. I also have a preference for book form that way it does not blow away.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 29th, 2018

You can search online for an updated edition of the book in question. Sites such as Amazon ( www.amazon.com ) or the AKC Shop ( https://shop.akc.org ) may have it or a similar publication. "The New Complete Dog Book" ( https://shop.akc.org/products/the-new-complete-dog-book ) may be something you would be interested in.

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