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Legislative Alerts
Texas Special Session: Problematic Dangerous Dog Bill Introduced
Last week two identical dangerous dog bills were introduced during the 3rd Texas Called Session of 2023. House Bill 98 and Senate Bill 39 expand Texas dangerous dog law to deem a dog dangerous if it causes bodily injury. At this time, neither bill has received a committee referral and there are no hearings scheduled. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-special-session-problematic-dangerous-dog-bill-introduced/
| October 17, 2023
Expert Advice: General Health
What Is Xylitol? The Dangers of Xylitol/Birch Sugar For Dogs
What is xylitol, also called birch sugar? It's found in a lot more than you think, and it's very dangerous for your dog to ingest.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dangers-of-xylitol/
| May 16, 2019
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Make a Successful Puppy Formula Recommendation: 5 Questions Breeders Will Want to Ask New Pet Owners
by Russ Kelley, Scientific Services Nutritionist – Royal Canin US As a breeder, you play an important role in ensuring your puppies start on the right nutrition to give them a healthy start. And while Royal Canin provides you with tools to recommend a dog food, nothing can replace having a real, one-on-one conversation about […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/make-successful-puppy-formula-recommendation-5-questions-breeders-will-want-ask-new-pet-owners/
| October 17, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Monitor Weight to Improve Your Breeding Program
Canine reproduction is a complex physiological event. Even if you provide a nurturing environment and a proper diet, there are no guarantees of success. Fortunately, by monitoring and optimizing the weight of your breeding females, you can increase the success of your breeding program. Breeding Program Checklist: When and How to Monitor Weight Evaluate Body […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/monitor-weight-improve-breeding-program/
| October 17, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Family Takes Purple Bus and Boston Terrier ‘Delilah’ to AKC Fastest Dogs USA
Will small-but-mighty Boston Terrier Delilah hold her crown as the fastest of her breed at this year's AKC Fastest Dogs USA?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/delilah-boston-terrier-akc-fastest-dogs-usa/
| July 10, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Terri & Rachel Sigulinsky of Snowbright Samoyeds
Terri Sigulinsky and her daughter, Rachel Sigulinsky, owners of Snowbright Samoyeds, are second and third generation Samoyed breeders located in Ohio and Michigan. Terri has been showing dogs for more than 40 years and breeding for 35 years. Rachel showed her first Samoyed at 7 years old and whelped her first litter at age 12. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-terri-rachel-sigulinsky-snowbright-samoyeds/
| October 17, 2023
Expert Advice: Can my dog...
Can Dogs Sense When People Are Going to Die?
Can dogs sense death? Ask any group of dog lovers, and they can give you example after example. But is it just a coincidence, or can they tell?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/can-dogs-sense-death/
| October 16, 2023
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
How Exercise Can Improve Your Dog’s Mental Health and Brain Function
Dog exercise can improve canine mental health. Learn how your getting your dog moving can improve their well-being from the inside out.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-exercise-mental-health/
| September 15, 2023
Expert Advice: News
From the Bakery to the Dog Sports, ‘Billie’ the Newfoundland Is Always Sweet
During the week, Billie might be taste-testing goodies at Three Dog Bakery in Kansas, but on the weekends, she's excelling in dog sports.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/billie-newfoundland-bakery/
| October 13, 2023
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