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AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB’S ‘GOOD DOG TV’ HAS MAJOR EXPANSION
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that AKC.tv™’s weekly lifestyle program, AKC Good Dog TV, has expanded to reach a total of more than 75 markets across the United States, including Fox, Gray TV, Scripps Media, and Nexstar […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-clubs-good-dog-tv-major-expansion/
| October 2, 2023
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Sports & Events
Junior Report: Greg Hilarie
Hi there future Junior handlers. My name is Greg and my Black labs name is Rogue. Rogue and I recently received our junior title in September 2021 in AKC Hunt testing. Earning our junior title was our goal for this year as well as to prepare for moving on next year into our senior title, […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-spotlight/junior-report-greg-hilarie/
| September 29, 2023
Legislative Alerts
USDA APHIS Proposed Rule Seeks to Formalize African Swine Fever-Related Dog Import Requirements
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) is proposing new rules to establish requirements regarding the importation of live dogs for resale, whether through retail or wholesale channels or fee-based adoption, from regions where African Swine Fever (ASF) exists or is reasonably believed to exist. The proposed rules […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/usda-aphis-proposed-rule-seeks-formalize-african-swine-fever-related-dog-import-requirements/
| September 28, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Working With a Breeder-Friendly Veterinarian
If you're just getting started in dog breeding, it's important to have a veterinarian on your team. Breeders who partner with veterinarians have the assurance of knowing their questions will be addressed by an expert who shares their best interests and wants to help them optimize the health of their breeding animals and puppies. Purina veterinarian […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/working-with-your-veterinarian/
| February 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Unleashing the Benefits of Homemade Fresh Dog Food
If you want homemade dog food, you know that preparing it can be a hassle. What can you do to get all the benefits of homemade dog food without the mess? Try the ChefPaw by Innovet Pet Products!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/benefits-of-homemade-dog-food/
| August 7, 2023
Press Releases
AKC BREEDER SYMPOSIUM HEADS TO COLUMBUS
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 bring the AKC Breeder Symposium to Columbus’s Greater Columbus Convention Center on October 13-14, 2023. Held in conjunction with AKC Meet the Breeds, the AKC Breeder Symposium provides educational opportunities for all breeders […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-breeder-symposium-heads-columbus/
| September 27, 2023
Legislative Alerts
CA: LA Committee Postpones Meeting Considering Breeder Permit Suspension
On Tuesday, September 26, the Los Angeles Board of Animal Services Commissioners discussed a proposal to suspend the issuance of new breeding permits. This would impact all who breed in the city, as well as all owners of intact dogs even if they are not currently breeding (view AKC’s previous alert for additional information). No […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-la-committee-postpones-meeting-considering-breeder-permit-suspension/
| September 26, 2023
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Training Tip Summer 2023
Preventing Anticipation in the Rally Ring This issue’s tip is contributed by Samantha Scicchigno of Staten Island, NY, who has taught AKC Rally at Staten Island Companion Dog Training Club for 10+ years and frequently puts on workshops and seminars at other clubs in the NY/NJ area. Most recently, she and her All American Dog, […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/training-tip-summer-2023/
| September 26, 2023
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Competition/Titles Update Summer 2023
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 Congratulations to this dog on earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-summer-2023/
| September 26, 2023
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Canine Partners Spotlight Summer 2023
Fighting Canine Cancer in Memory of Deuce Amber Koerner received the 2022 AKC Canine Health Foundation’s Inspiration Award for her work to raise funds for canine cancer research. The Wisconsin resident organizes an annual walkathon in memory of her dog, Deuce, who she lost suddenly to cancer at age 7. She shares their story with […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-summer-2023/
| September 26, 2023