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Canine Partners
Kola Loves to Get the Bag!
Photo by Clark Kranz Kola is a rescue terrier mix whose favorite thing in life is lure coursing – a sport that allows dogs to release their prey drive. Dogs chase a lure – white trash bags – tied to a pulley system that moves it jerkily around a field. Most dogs love to chase […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/kola-loves-to-get-the-bag/
| May 12, 2016
Expert Advice: Events
Judges For 2017 Westminster Kennel Club Show Announced
The Westminster Kennel Club recently announced that Mr. Thomas H. Bradley III is scheduled to judge Best in Show at the club’s 141st dog show Feb. 13–14, 2017. A lifetime participant in the dog sport, Mr. Bradley competed in his first dog show as a teenager in 1955, showing his German Shorthaired Pointer at the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/judges-for-2017-westminster-kennel-club-show/
| May 10, 2016
Canine Partners
Meet Gizmo the Wonderdoglet – Therapy Dog Extraordinaire
Adorable Gizmo’s motto is “Cuz we’re frens!” and that is precisely what he does – make friends around the country through his work as a therapy dog. Gizmo is a therapy dog with Paws For Friendship (PFF) Inc., and Jenifer says they "are grateful to share his love" at Eastern CT Health Network Hospitals, Manchester […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/meet-gizmo-the-wonderdoglet-therapy-dog-extraordinaire/
| April 28, 2016
Expert Advice: Quizzes
[QUIZ] Which Dog Breed Group Do You Belong To?
Terriers are feisty and spirited. Sporting dogs are active and happy-go-lucky. Hound dogs have great instincts and their noses won't lead them wrong. Non-Sporting dogs are a unique bunch with a wide range of personalities. Working dogs are hardworking and reliable. Herding dogs love to please. And Toy dogs have famously big personalities in small packages. Find out which pack you run with.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/quiz-which-dog-breed-group-do-you-belong-to/
| April 12, 2016
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Consejos de viajar con su perro
Consejos de viajar con su perro ¿Viajará por coche, avión, tren, autobús, o bote? ¿Por cuantas días? ¿Se quedará con familia o amigos, en un hotel, o en un motel? Ud. debe saber las respuestas de estas preguntas para tener un viaje seguro y divertido. SEGURIDAD Cuando viaja Ud. con su perro, debe usar una […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/resources/informacion-en-espanol/consejos-de-viajar-con-su-perro/
| April 6, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Ask Arizona Senate to Support Amendment Protecting Lure Coursing
A bill is moving through the Arizona Senate that would impact live dog racing in the state. As defined in state law, “live dog racing” is defined as “racing in which greyhound dogs chase a mechanical lure.” As a result, the bill would have inadvertently prohibited all lure coursing, Coursing ability and similar events in […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/az-lure-coursing-amendment/
| March 30, 2016
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
Canine Epilepsy: Demystifying The Myths
Not a lot has changed regarding the fear and myths surrounding canine epilepsy since the first person observed seizing dogs when animal/human cohabitation started. Throughout history, thousands of people suffering from epilepsy have been killed because they were thought to be possessed by the devil. Sadly, despite all the scientific improvement and understanding of this […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/canine-epilepsy-myths/
| March 21, 2016
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Expands Breeder Education Program
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Breeder Education platform to include new courses and materials. With Royal Canin USA as the sponsor, the AKC continues its long-standing commitment to advance the health and welfare of all dogs by creating one of the world’s foremost online breeder education libraries. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-expands-breeder-education-program/
| March 1, 2016
Expert Advice: News
AKC Expands Breeder Education Program
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the expansion of its Breeder Education platform to include new courses and materials. With Royal Canin USA as the sponsor, the AKC continues its long-standing commitment to advance the health and welfare of all dogs by creating one of the world’s foremost online breeder education libraries. In […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-expands-breeder-education-platform/
| March 1, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Canadian Police Ask for Help Naming New Puppy Recruits
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are seeking the help of the public to name up to 13 puppies expected to be born this spring. The puppies, all German Shepherd Dogs, are bred at the Police Dog Service Training Centre in Alberta, Canada. “RCMP police service dog teams are an integral part of front line […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/canadian-police-ask-for-help-naming-puppy-recruits/
| February 25, 2016