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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Breeding to Predetermine Sex
In the future, might more dog breeders take advantage of technology to predetermine the sex of puppies in a litter? In mammals, the male determines the sex of an offspring, while the female determines the size of a litter by the number of eggs she drops that become fertilized. We have all heard that there […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeding-to-predetermine-sex/
| March 23, 2015
Sports & Events
German Wirehaired Pointer 2010 National Championship
By Lyle Johnson, AKC Executive Field Representative In Pointing Breed Field Trials, the gun dog stake is probably one of the most fun stakes for the judges to choose the winners. While the Open All-Age dog might be the prototypical "big running dog," the Gun Dog should be more in tune with the handler and […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/field-trials/articles/judging-pb-gundog/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Breed Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing
Ever hesitate to bring up a hard-to-pronounce foreign name because you’re afraid you’ll pull a Travolta and totally butcher it? To help you avoid these uncomfortable moments, WOOFipedia presents this handy pronunciation guide to five breeds whose names you’re embarrassed to say aloud at the dog park. Entlebucher Mountain Dog ENT-leh-boo-cur This Swiss herder’s name […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/breed-names-youre-probably-mispronouncing/
| January 1, 2009
Sports & Events
Otis (The Vizsla) Teaches Life Lessons
By: Zach Simpson Zach Simpson is a16-year-old from Wadsworth, IL, who knows exactly what he wants for his future. An All Honors or Advanced Placement student, this Junior is heavily involved in competitive shooting as well as his Hunting Test activities with his Vizsla, Otis, who Zach trained and handled to his Master Hunter title. […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/hunt-tests/articles/zach-simpson/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
The Real Purpose of Hunting Tests
Hunting Tests for Pointing Breeds were developed so people would have an opportunity to demonstrate a dogs ability to perform under actual hunting conditions. Judges should evaluate a dog's natural abilities as well as those traits obtained through training. Hunting Tests are for people of all ages, male and female and for dogs at least […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/hunt-tests/articles/real-purpose/
| October 26, 2017
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AKC Political Action Committee
The AKC PAC educates federal and state legislators about the rights of responsible dog owners. The PAC is nonpartisan, and collects voluntary contributions from individuals. Donated money is used to support legislators and legislative candidates who defend dog owners' rights and can influence legislation that affects pet owners. AKC appreciates reasonable and enforceable laws that […]
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| November 16, 2017
Sports & Events
Portuguese Pointer: First to Obtain the Master Hunter Title
Luis Neves and Betinho do Choupal -- Our Road to Master Hunter -- July 30, 2012 I was born in Portugal and spent my youth hunting with my father and our dogs. It was there that I developed my life-long love of hunting. I moved to America when I was 18 years old. I continued […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/hunt-tests/articles/portuguese-pointer/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Advice from the Breeder: Anne Bowes, Heronsway Pembroke Welsh Corgis
By Anne Bowes: What is involved in creating a breeding line? Here are some observations gleaned from a lifetime of trying Totally dedicate oneself to the pursuit. The lives of breeders revolve around the reproductive cycles of their bitches and the requirements of their puppies. Many other normal human activities are subjected to these considerations […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/advice-from-the-breeder/
| June 11, 2015
Sports & Events
Growing Up With Field Dogs
By: Emily Easton For the Eastons of Dallas, PA, dogs are a true family affair. Starting with their first Vizsla, Dallas, in 1996, the Easton family -- Ralph, Diana and daughters Laura, now 20, and Emily -- has participated in conformation, field trials and hunting tests. Emily is a 6th grader with academic goals to […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/hunt-tests/articles/emily-easton/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Field Trial Grounds being Developed in Alabama by Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
By: Al Grounds DCNR has formed a user group committee and had their first meeting recently to receive input from the various groups and to form a working relationship. The beagle community was represented by Larry Dillard, Taylor Gilbert and the bird dog was represented by Rick Stalling Dane Harris and Jerry Champion. All cattle […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/hunt-tests/articles/al-grounds/
| October 26, 2017