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Competition Title Update Summer 2018
Competition/Titles Update We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience and Tracking. This past quarter delivered an All-American Dog winning a division of the AKC National Agility Championship and the first ever Versatility Companion Dog Level 3 (VCD3)! AGILITY AKC National Agility […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-title-update-spring-2018/
| June 21, 2018
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Canine Partners Spotlight Fall 2018
Rescue Pup Uses Her Nose to Keep America Safe Beagle-mix Millie was seeking a new home through a rescue group when the US Customs and Border Patrol found the energetic pup and put her to work with its Beagle Brigade. Now Millie is employed at the Miami (FL) International Airport, stopping contraband from entering the country. Read on to […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-fall-2018/
| October 22, 2018
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Competition Update Spring 2019
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Tracking and Trick Dog, including the first and second All-American Dogs to become AKC Rally® Champions and two new AKC Champion Trackers! And many All-American Dogs had big success at the 2019 AKC National […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-spring-2019/
| July 2, 2019
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Training Tip Spring 2019
Put Your Dog’s Nose to Work in the Fun Sport of Tracking This issue’s training tip is brought to us by Sue Kotlarek of Romulus, Michigan. Sue has had great success in a variety of dog sports with her two rescue mixed-breeds, including the sport of AKC Tracking. Her All-American, Rodger Rowbinawitz UD GO VER […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/training-tip-spring-2019/
| July 2, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues June 2019
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2019 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama – SB 10 would provide for the rights and responsibilities of an individual with a disability […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-june-2019/
| June 28, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Global Pet Expo: The Best New Pet Products for 2019
Every spring, the AKC Shop heads to the Global Pet Expo in Orlando to seek out the newest, most innovative, and must-have pet products from some of the world's top vendors. The 2019 show, the largest pet products trade show in the world, featured 1,174 exhibitors, 3,604 booths, and more than 3,000 new product launches. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/global-pet-expo-best-new-pet-products-2019/
| May 3, 2019
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Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Beth Lilly of Safari Schipperkes
AKC Breeder of Merit and Bred with H.E.A.R.T. breeder Beth Lilly, owner of Safari Schipperkes, fell in love with her first Schipperke, Smokey, more than 30 years ago. At first, she was “just your average pet owner.” But with encouragement from a friend, she became a dedicated fancier and in the past 23 years has produced 38 champions and had well over 100 health tests performed on them. Smokey passed away at 19 years of age, and Beth said she still misses him. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-beth-lilly-safari-schipperkes/
| June 10, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Rescued Afghan Hound Earns Utility Dog Title
When you think about breeds competing in Obedience and earning a Utility Dog (UD) title, an Afghan Hound probably isn't the first breed that comes to mind. Count on Golden Retrievers, Shetland Sheepdogs, Border Collies, Labrador Retrievers, and German Shepherd Dogs to lead the pack of breeds who achieve UDs in obedience. But Hope, a blue and white […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/rescued-afghan-hound-earns-utility-dog-title/
| June 7, 2019
Expert Advice: Health
The People Who Pay Other Families’ Vet Bills — And How You Can Do the Same
Every year, countless dogs die or go untreated because their owners can't afford the medical care they need. But many others receive charitable funding for pet healthcare and go on to live long, happy lives. Who are the generous people who donate to these funds, and help keep other families' pets healthy? The American Kennel […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/people-pay-families-vet-bills-can/
| May 30, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues May 2019
From the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2019 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama – SB 10 would provide for the rights and responsibilities of an individual with a disability who […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-may-2019/
| May 28, 2019