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Legislative Alerts
California: Kern County to Consider Possible Mandatory Spay/Neuter on Wednesday (6/21)
On Wednesday, June 21, the Kern County Animal Services Commission will reconsider a proposed ordinance concerning dog licensing for dog owners in Kern County which could lead to mandatory spay/neuter for violations of animal control laws. If advanced, the proposal would go to the Kern County Board of Supervisors for review and possible passage into […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-kern-county-consider-possible-mandatory-spay-neuter-wednesday-6-13/
| June 13, 2023
![Two puppies of the breed English Toy Spaniel stand in a drawer chest, in the summer at the cottage outside the premises](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/English-Toy-Spaniels-together-outdoors-in-the-garden-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: Health
Heart Murmurs in Dogs: What to Know
Heart murmurs in dogs can be harmless or represent serious health conditions. Learn about the different types and how they're diagnosed and treated.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/heart-murmurs-in-dogs/
| June 13, 2023
![French Bulldog eating from a bowl at home.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/30152940/French-Bulldog-eating-from-a-bowl-at-home-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Hot Dogs?
Your dog would probably love to chow down on a hot dog. But is that a good idea? Hot dogs are full of ingredients that are toxic for dogs or unhealthy for them to consume. The Problems With Hot Dogs Many hot dogs contain ingredients that are not good for dogs, such as sodium nitrate, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-hot-dogs/
| June 23, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Louisiana: Quiet 2023 State Session on Dog Issues Adjourns
The Louisiana legislature adjourned June 8, ending a quiet 2023 state session on dog issues. Among bills tracked by AKC Government Relations (AKC GR) were: House Bill 248, which allows the cremated remains of pets to be buried with humans subject to specified requirements. AKC Government Relations monitored this bill, which was signed by the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisiana-quiet-2023-state-session-dog-issues-adjourns/
| June 12, 2023
Press Releases
CATCH THIS! AKC DISC DOG CHALLENGE TO PREMIERE ON ESPN2
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 the AKC Disc Dog Challenge, presented by The Farmer’s Dog, will air on ESPN2. The competition will premiere on Saturday, June 17th at 5pm ET. The AKC Disc Dog Challenge brought […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/catch-akc-disc-dog-challenge-premiere-espn2/
| June 12, 2023
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Baseball Team Dogs: Meet the Cutest Diamond Pups
What could be more all-American than baseball and dogs? Combine the two and it makes for a perfect summer afternoon. Across the country, minor league baseball teams — and even a few major league teams — have their very own baseball dogs that are as much a part of the team as players, coaches, and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogs-of-baseball/
| April 9, 2021
Sports & Events
Junior Report: Tabatha D. Waters
Want to know what to expect if you’re a Junior participating at the Poodle Club of America’s National Specialty? Walk through the week with me. They’ll be soooo much more you’ll experience, but we can at least hit the highs. The Poodle Club of America (PCA) Junior Education Program was established in 2013 by Dennis […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-spotlight/junior-report-tabatha-waters/
| June 9, 2023
Sports & Events
Obedience Classes
There are several levels of competition available to you and your dog. If you aren't sure which class is best for you, please see our resources: Class Eligibility Chart Click Here for information on transfers. [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Regular Classes - Regular Titling Path"] NOVICE For the dog just getting started in obedience that can work on- […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/obedience/getting-started/classes/
| January 22, 2018
![Flat-Coated Retriever carrying a pheasant through a field.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Flat-Coated-Retriever-retrieving-a-pheasant-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
How Many Types of Retrievers Are There? Get to Know All Six Breeds
Originally bred to help hunters, retrievers were tasked with finding birds or other game and bringing them back undamaged. For this sort of job, the dog needed a “soft,” gentle mouth, where they would carefully carry the prey without damaging it. Also required were strength and agility to traverse a rugged landscape or work in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/retriever-breeds/
| April 21, 2021
![Anatolian Shepherd walking amongst a herd of sheep.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Anatolian-Shepherd-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Working Dogs: Meet 31 Purposely-Bred Dogs
You may or may not know that each AKC registered breed is assigned to one of seven groups. In honor of Work Like a Dog Day on August 5, we're taking a closer look at the Working Group to see what these 31 beauties were bred to do. Akita This dignified and courageous Japanese breed was developed […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/working-group-dogs/
| August 1, 2020