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Expert Advice: Feature
Benny the Ice-Skating Dog Helps Kids, Adults Build Confidence
Benny is one of five 2021 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence recipients. He won the Exemplary Companion category. This category recognizes dogs without formal training or certification that have nonetheless distinguished themselves in some way and have made a meaningful contribution to their owners or communities. Apparently, when they handed out a job description to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/benny-ice-skating-dog/
| December 3, 2021
Legislative Alerts
NJ: Let Speaker Coughlin Know that “Lawyers for Dogs” Bills Are a Very Bad Idea
The American Kennel Club (AKC) and a broad coalition of animal interests groups remain gravely concerned with New Jersey Senate Bill 2868 and its companion Assembly Bill 4533, which, if enacted as currently written, would create court-appointed legal advocates for animals. AKC supports the traditional legal classification of animals as personal property, which has resulted […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-let-speaker-coughlin-know-lawyers-dogs-bills-bad-idea/
| December 2, 2021
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
What Breed of Dog Plays Sandy in Annie the Musical?
To perform in movies, musicals, and other live performances, dogs must be trainable, reliable, and predictable. One dog that comes to mind when many people think of dogs in theater is Sandy, the dog belonging to little orphan Annie. So what dog played Sandy? In the original 1977 Broadway production, Annie was played by an […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-facts-about-the-otterhound/
| December 2, 2021
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Expert Advice: Agility
14-Year-Old Agility Dog Helps Veteran Owner Walk Again
"100 percent permanently and totally disabled." That's how 75-year-old Jack Cotter is classified by the Navy. The veteran served on submarines from 1965-1970 and over the years, he suffered multiple serious injuries. Once, another crew member opened a hatch and the pressure broke the vertebrae in his upper back. In a later accident, he fractured […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/14-year-old-terrier-helps-veteran-owner-walk-again/
| December 1, 2021
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Do Dogs Need Meat in Their Diets?
Can a dog really be vegan or vegetarian? Does a dog need meat to survive? Here's everything you need to know about feeding your dog meat.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/do-dogs-need-meat-in-their-diets/
| December 1, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How Do I Know If My Dog is Happy?
My sensitive little rescue dog, Annie, isn't a fan of bustling, noisy cities—and neither am I, to be honest. We're fortunate enough, however, to enjoy a tranquil mountain lifestyle. It's in this environment that I would describe Annie as being truly happy, and it's one reason I chose to base myself here. How do I […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-is-happy/
| November 30, 2021
Press Releases
Winners Named in 1st AKC/USPCA K9 Detection Dog Challenge
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for all dogs, is excited to announce the winners of the first-ever AKC/USPCA K9 Detection Dog Challenge. The event, hosted by the AKC and the United States Police Canine Association, brought out the best of the nation’s narcotics and explosives detection […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/winners-named-1st-akc-uspca-k9-detection-dog-challenge/
| November 30, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Bouvier des Flandres History: Belgium’s Farm Dog, Germany’s Enemy
Antwerp is the world’s capital for diamonds, exquisite gems strong enough to cut glass. But the region is known for another multifaceted jewel, the Bouvier des Flandres, admired the world over for his striking appearance, tremendous strength, and courage. “Initially we are drawn to the Bouvier by the appearance of rugged hairiness, but what keeps […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/bouvier-des-flandres-history-belgiums-farm-dog-germanys-enemy/
| November 30, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
How a Dog Monitoring Camera Can Help Save Lives
Paid Advertisement In an ideal world, you could spend all of your time with your dog, but unfortunately, that's not the case for most people. Don't fret, though, because you can always keep an eye on your canine companion to ensure the pup's safety with a pet monitoring camera, whether you're around the block or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-monitoring-camera-can-help-save-lives/
| November 24, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Know if Your Child Is Ready for a Dog
Getting a family pet is a big step — not only for children but for parents as well. A dog is a huge responsibility for an adult to take on, so things can get a little murky when trying to determine if a child is in fact ready for that kind of a commitment. If […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/how-to-know-if-your-child-is-ready-for-a-dog/
| November 23, 2021