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Expert Advice: Safety
Lost Dog? What to Do If Your Pet Goes Missing
Is your dog missing? Don't panic and stay optimistic. Follow these steps to get the word out and try to locate your lost dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/lost-dog-what-to-do-pet-goes-missing/
| July 6, 2021
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Cherries?
Many fruits are tasty and healthy snacks for dogs, but not all fruits are safe. When it comes to cherries, there are some dangers you should be aware of.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-have-cherries/
| July 2, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
Does CBD Work for Dogs?
Does CBD work for dogs? It depends. Here's how to choose the best and safest CBD oil or CBD products for your dog based on available research.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/does-cbd-work-for-dogs/
| July 1, 2021
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
The Complete Guide to Traveling With Your Dog
Taking your dog along can make the family vacation more fun for everyone, if you plan carefully. Here are some tips to make traveling with your dog enjoyable. Health and Safety for Dog Travel Bring your dog to the veterinarian for a checkup before going on an extended trip. Make sure all their vaccinations are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/complete-guide-to-traveling-with-your-dog/
| July 1, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Lhasa Apso History: Tiny Tibetan Watchdogs
When dog lovers hear the phrase “mountain dog,” their thoughts naturally turn to the big guys: Saint Bernards, Great Pyrenees, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and other large, immensely powerful breeds created to guard flocks and rescue luckless travelers amid the world’s great mountain ranges. But dogs specially bred to thrive in high altitudes come in all […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/lhasa-apso-history-tibetan-watchdogs/
| July 1, 2021
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Expert Advice: AKC Rally
15-Year-Old Australian Shepherd Competes as Oldest Dog in AKC Rally Nationals
At first glance, you wouldn't be able to tell that Cheyenne is the oldest dog competing at the 2021 AKC Rally National Championship. Lively and energetic, the Australian Shepherd defies her age -- 15 years old. More impressive, this is the senior dog's first AKC Nationals event. But Cheyenne is not at all new to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/15-year-old-australian-shepherd-competes-oldest-dog-akc-rally/
| June 30, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Wisconsin Info: Senate Committee Considering Positive Bills Allowing Dogs at Certain Food Establishments
This past week, the Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill allowing the state to establish regulations regarding food establishments. The bill includes an amendment stating that no rule may ban allowing dogs or cats at any establishment that sells only pre-packaged food. The rules established by the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection under […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/wisconsin-info-senate-committee-considering-positive-bills-allowing-dogs-certain-food-establishments/
| June 30, 2021
Legislative Alerts
U.S. Congress: Ask Your Member of Congress to Support the Healthy Dog Importation Act
The American Kennel Club welcomes the introduction today of the bipartisan Healthy Dog Importation Act of 2021 (HDIA) in the U.S. House of Representatives, and urges you to join AKC in thanking Representatives Kurt Schrader, DVM (D-OR) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) for their leadership in introducing the measure and in asking your member of Congress to support […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/u-s-congress-ask-member-congress-support-healthy-dog-importation-act/
| June 29, 2021
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Canine Partners
Good luck to All American Dogs at the 2021 RNC!
The AKC Rally National Championship will be held at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, OH on July 9, 2021. The event will be livestreamed on AKC TV. AKC Canine Partners wishes the best of luck to the All American Dogs and their handlers who qualified and will compete there: Rally Novice Wise's Coco Chanel RN owned by Heidi […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/good-luck-american-dogs-2021-rnc/
| June 29, 2021
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Canine Partners
Good luck to All American Dogs going to the 2021 NOC!
The 2021 AKC National Obedience Championship will be held at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, OH on July 10 - 11, 2021. The event will be livestreamed on AKC TV. AKC Canine Partners wishes the best of luck to the All American Dogs and their handlers who qualified and will compete there: Psp's Phantom Gabi Daydream Believer UD PCD […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/good-luck-american-dogs-going-2021-noc/
| June 29, 2021