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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Ways to Spoil Your Dog and Enrich Their Life
We all want to give our dogs the best life possible, from the best food to the most comfortable beds.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/ways-to-spoil-your-dog-and-enrich-their-life/
| August 1, 2023
Sports & Events
Fast CAT: Regulation Resources
GENERAL UPDATES New! - For anyone needing help with a correction to be made to their dog's record there is a new online Correction Request Form available for faster service. REGULATION UPDATES Added Description of Muzzle Aug 2022 Conduct of Handler / No Recalling Oct 2022 Approval to Hold an Event Cannot Be Transferred/Fitness […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/coursing/fast-cat/regulations/
| November 16, 2017
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Mushrooms?
Mushrooms are a complicated food group. These edible fungi are a staple in many dishes and grow wild in our yards, gardens, and parks, and yet we hear so many stories about mushroom foraging gone wrong. But can dogs eat mushrooms? The answer depends entirely on the kind of mushroom. Can Dogs Eat Wild Mushrooms? […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-mushrooms-3/
| August 19, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
13-Year-Old Border Collie ‘Jive’ Doesn’t Let Hearing Loss Slow Her Agility Career
13-year-old Border Collie Jive might be the oldest competitor at the 2023 Premier Cup and have complete hearing loss, but that's not stopping her success.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/border-collie-jive-oldest-dog-agility-premier-cup/
| July 13, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
What Responsible Dog Ownership Means, According to a Veterinarian
So, you think you want a dog? Before adding a canine companion to your family, you should give careful thought to what it means to be a responsible dog owner. I know I had to. When I was a little kid, my family was not animal-oriented, but I was obsessed with animals, especially dogs. I […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/responsible-dog-ownership-veterinarian-edition/
| September 3, 2020
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Canine Bladder Stones
Marthina Greer First presented Pure Dog Talk Jan 2023 Bladder stones are the quintessential “which came first, the chicken or the egg” question. By this, we mean that a dog can have a bladder symptoms that are caused by a bladder stone, or the bladder infection can cause bladder stones to form. Which then becomes […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/inner-circle-newsletter/canine-bladder-stones-marthina-greer/
| July 31, 2023
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
What Responsible Dog Ownership Means, According to a Trainer
I smelled the stench before I saw her, sort of like a landfill on a 92-degree day. A mottled gray and once-white shaggy blur ran down the hall into my arms, and I was in love, no matter what my nose told me. This cuter-than-a-teddy-bear puppy had darted into my boyfriend’s office when he opened […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/responsible-dog-ownership-trainer-edition/
| September 3, 2020
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AKC PupPals Program
As we all navigate this difficult time together, American Kennel Club has expanded the AKC PupPals Program so that all people can benefit from the joy a canine friend can bring. [accordion] [accordion_panel title="About the Program"] The AKC PupPals Program provides people in need of uplifting with a message from a canine friend. Anyone […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/akc-puppals-program/
| August 8, 2019
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Expert Advice: Health
Swimmer’s Tail in Dogs: What Is It and How Do You Treat It?
If your dog's tail is limp, it could be a sign of a sprained tail, known as swimmer's tail or limber tail. What should you do if you suspect swimmer's tail?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/swimmers-tail-what-to-know/
| July 31, 2023
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES THE CREATION OF THE ‘AKC PUREBRED PRESERVATION BANK’
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the formation of the AKC Purebred Preservation Bank, a 501 C3, not-for-profit canine genetic material repository primarily focused on frozen semen. The mission of the AKC Purebred Preservation Bank (AKCPPB) is to […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-creation-akc-purebred-preservation-bank/
| July 31, 2023