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Expert Advice: Cleaning
Can I Have A Dog If I Have Allergies?
While no dog is truly hypoallergenic, some breeds are better than others for allergy sufferers. By taking an allergy test, you can better determine the best dog for you. There are multiple ways to reduce dog allergens, including grooming and keeping a clean home. Sharing your life with a dog is a special experience. After all, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/can-i-have-a-dog-if-i-have-allergies/
| January 31, 2023
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Can Dogs Get Colds?
Rarely life-threatening but always irritating, the common cold is just a fact of life for humans. But can dogs get colds? Dogs can get infections that make them sneeze and sniffle, just like we do. However, your dog's cold symptoms could also be the result of a more serious disease. What Is a Cold? When […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-get-colds/
| January 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Big Game Safety Tips for Dog Owners
When your family is getting ready to cheer on your favorite team when a big sports game is on TV, don't forget to make plans for how to support your dog during game day gatherings. With a little preparation, you'll be able to keep your dog happy and safe while you root for your favorite […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/big-game-safety-tips-for-dog-owners/
| January 27, 2023
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Unique Winter Activities For Dogs
If you and your canine companion are getting a little weary of winter, there are still plenty of seasonal activities, both indoors and outdoors, to liven up your days. After all, your dog needs activity and stimulation, regardless of the weather, and it’s good for you, too! Outdoor Winter Fun With Your Dog Skijoring Skijoring, a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/unique-winter-activities-dogs/
| January 27, 2023
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues January 2023
AKC Government Relations continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2023 Legislation Tracking map and click on “Federal Bills” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the federal level include: U.S. Congress – […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-january-2023/
| January 26, 2023
Sports & Events
Get Started With Puppy of Achievement
Am I Eligible? To be eligible a dog must be: Fully AKC Recognized Breed eligible for Championship points (excludes breeds in FSS status, including those eligible to compete in the Miscellaneous Class) Between 4 – 12 months of age on the day of the event. Entered in 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition; or Entered at a […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/puppy-of-achievement/getting-started/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
The AKC Breeder Toolkit makes record keeping easy!
Record keeping can take up much of a breeder’s time, and the paperwork adds up fast. But the AKC Breeder Toolkit is a FREE tool that provides an easy way to comply with the five year record keeping requirement. If you are tired of completing the paper Litter records, then the online Breeder Toolkit is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-toolkit-makes-easy-keep-records/
| January 19, 2023
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Expert Advice: Events
Breed Club Volunteers Power the 11th Annual AKC Meet the Breeds
Thousands of dog-lovers made their way to the Javits Center Jan. 25 and 26 for the 11th annual AKC Meet the Breeds®, an unforgettable weekend full of canine fun and education. Adults and children alike went from petting Afghan Hounds to Yorkshire Terriers, learning about purebred dogs and responsible pet ownership along the way. So […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-meet-the-breeds-volunteers-thanks/
| January 27, 2020
Products & Services
AKC Therapy Dog Program
What is a Therapy Dog? Therapy dogs are dogs who go with their owners to volunteer in settings such as schools, hospitals, and nursing homes. From working with a child who is learning to read to visiting a senior in assisted living, therapy dogs and their owners work together as a team to improve the […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/akc-therapy-dog-program/
| October 26, 2017
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AKC Breeder Spotlight: Cody Sickle of Cherokee Legend Bulldogs
After seeing a cartoon of a Bulldog in the funny pages, a kindergarten-age Cody Sickle saved up to buy one of those jut-jawed creatures. He did just that only two years later – at the tender age of 8. Today, after more than a half-century, Sickle and his Cherokee Bulldogs in Oyster Bay Cove, New […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/inner-circle-newsletter/akc-breeder-spotlight-cody-sickle-cherokee-legend-bulldogs/
| August 25, 2022