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Expert Advice: Breed History
Samoyed History: Arctic Working Sled Dogs
January 1952: The luxury passenger train City of San Francisco labored through deep snows and the winds of a fierce blizzard in the Sierra Mountains. With a final clatter, the train ground to a halt, snowbound with 226 passengers onboard—trapped in the infamous Donner Pass. Desperate to clear the tracks, Southern Pacific tried everything— and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/samoyed-history-arctic-working-sled-dogs/
| March 7, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Distemper in Dogs – Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Distemper is one of the most serious diseases your dog can get. It is also one of the most preventable. Here are the facts, symptoms, treatment options, and prevention methods that every dog owner needs to know about distemper. What Is Canine Distemper? Canine distemper should sound familiar to you if your dog is up-to-date […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/distemper-in-dogs/
| March 5, 2022
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Competition/Titles Update Winter 2022
Competition/Titles Update Winter 2022 We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! AGILITY Agility Grand Champion (AGCH) AGCH MACH3 Up&Running A […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-winter-2022/
| March 4, 2022
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AKC Title Recognition Winter 2022
The AKC works with non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog program and the AKC Search & Rescue program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American Flyball Association (NAFA); […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/akc-title-recognition-winter-2022/
| March 4, 2022
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Junior Spotlight Winter 2022
Meet Tessa Trusner: The Family Pet Became Her Sports Partner Name: Tessa Trusner Age: 14 Grade: Eighth Hometown: Stephens City, VA Family: Sisters, Audrey and Ella; Parents, Katie and Ryan Trusner Just a few months after Molina became the Trusner family pet, it became clear that she would really be Tessa’s dog. Now the pair […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/junior-spotlight-winter-2022/
| March 4, 2022
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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
How to Housetrain an Adult Dog
If you have rescued an adult dog, congratulations! You are one of the lucky people who will find out how rewarding it can be to give a good home to a senior dog. Adult dogs bond just as readily as puppies do, and one of the benefits is that housetraining is often a much easier […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-housetrain-an-adult-dog/
| December 1, 2020
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Go Potty on Cue
Have you ever found yourself standing outside in the rain or snow waiting and waiting and waiting for your dog to potty? Some dogs seem to make a habit of taking a long time to find just the right spot to "go," but if you're frustrated with waiting, you can teach your dog to potty […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-dog-to-poop-potty-on-cue/
| January 21, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Internal Dog Parasites: Heartworm, Hookworm, Ringworm, Roundworm
Parasites in dogs take many forms, but they all have one thing in common: sooner or later their presence will almost always have an impact on your pet's health or comfort. Parasites can cause anything from mild irritation to serious illness. To cover all of the parasites in detail would (and does) take up a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/internal-dog-parasites/
| March 4, 2022
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Expert Advice: Puppy Health
Panosteitis and Growth-Based Health Concerns for Puppies
When a new puppy arrives, you're likely to be focused on helping them feel at home with your family rather than any health concerns the dog may have. But a growing puppy can be at risk for developmental disorders such as panosteitis, which can be very painful. Fortunately, by knowing the risk factors and early […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/panosteitis-growth-based-health-concerns-puppies/
| March 2, 2022
Legislative Alerts
US Congress: Harmful, Arbitrary Breeder Mandates Bill Gaining Support – Contact Your Representatives
A set of arbitrary and harmful federal breeder bills (H.R. 2840 /S. 1385) that would mandate new requirements for certain hobby and professional dog breeders are gaining support in Congress. We urge all responsible dog owners, breeders and enthusiasts to contact their lawmakers about the harmful consequences of the bills, and ask them not to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/us-congress-harmful-arbitrary-breeder-mandates-bill-gaining-support-contact-representatives/
| March 2, 2022