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Junior Spotlight Summer 2023
Meet Michael Kolath: Working Toward a Bright Dog Sports Future Name: Michael Kolath Age: 11 Hometown: Amarillo, TX Grade: 6th Family: Parents Bill & Sarah Kolath, brothers William and Andrew; sisters Elizabeth, Rebekah, and twin sister Annie Michael lives in the Texas Panhandle city of Amarillo with his dog-loving family. His parents and sisters enjoy dog […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/junior-spotlight-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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Sports & Events
AKC National Tracking Invitational
Dates: September 9-10, 2023 Location: Branched Oak State Recreation Area 12000 W Branched Oak Rd, Raymond, NE 68428 Results Saturday, September 9, 2023 Judges – Jeanne Ramirez & Inge Suchanek Track #1, Assisted CT Nuestra Amiga Rocki CAX FCAT8, Russel Terrier Owned by Kathleen Green Handled by Kathleen Green Track #2, Assisted CT Regen’s […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/tracking/events/akc-national-tracking-invitational/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Health
Puppy Strangles: What You Need to Know About This Rare Skin Disease
Puppy strangles (or juvenile cellulitis) is an uncommon idiopathic skin disease. It's believed that a hereditary autoimmune issue, and is not contagious to humans or other dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppy-strangles/
| August 30, 2023
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Pears?
Can dogs have pears? In small amounts, fresh pear can be a safe snack for dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-pears/
| August 24, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
What Do Dogs Dream About?
What do dogs dream about? Is your snoozing hound merrily tracking the scent of rabbits across a meadow, or is your tuckered-out terrier just twitching in their sleep? Do dogs dream the same way people do? Do our dogs dream about us? Their favorite toys or treats? We have so many questions. While it's impossible […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/what-do-dogs-dream-about/
| March 12, 2019
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Expert Advice: Training
How AKC Canine Good Citizen Supports Responsible Dog Ownership
Learn how the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program is part of being a responsible dog owner. It can support you and your dog in many different ways.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/akc-canine-good-citizen-responsible-dog-owner/
| September 14, 2020
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AKC Breeder Spotlight: Beth Kirven of Solaris Vizslas & Malmason Pointers
Beth Kirven of West Columbia, South Carolina, has always had Sporting dogs — her first dog as an adult was an English Cocker. But once she married and had children, she decided to ditch the grooming and go for some smooth operators: namely, Pointers, acquiring her first from the late Susan Thompson of Solivia Pointers […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/inner-circle-newsletter/akc-breeder-spotlight-beth-kirven-solaris-vizslas-malmason-pointers/
| July 31, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
How to Tell if Your Dog Isn’t Enjoying Dog Sports
Most dogs enjoy training, but dogs also might like one sport over another. So how do you tell if your dog likes the sport?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/is-your-dog-enjoying-dog-sports/
| August 10, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Get to Know the Pointer Breeds
Originally bred as hunting companions, pointing breeds excel at tracking upland game for their owners. So which dogs are pointers, and what did they originally do?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/sporting-group-pointer-breeds/
| August 7, 2023