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2014 AKC Walking Gun Dog Championship
Photo Coverage Day 1 -- April 1, 2014 The first day of the Championship began under mainly cloudy skies and a very chilly 20 degrees. There was a strong north wind. As the day progressed the temperatures rose into the 50's, the skies cleared, and the winds diminished making for pleasant conditions. Humidity was very […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/field-trials/akc-gun-dog-championships/gun-dog-championships-2016/event-coverage-walking/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
2014 Pointing Gun Dog Championship Event Coverage
Non Retrieving Stake -- By Bonnie Hidalgo Photo Coverage Retrieving Stake -- By Tom Maneely Photo Coverage Day 1 -- Non Retrieving Stake This prestigious all breed Championship kicked off on Tuesday morning, May 6. The site is the Red Rocks BLM field trial area outside of Reno, NV. It is a big, beautiful […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/field-trials/akc-gun-dog-championships/gun-dog-championships-2016/event-coverage-2014/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Portuguese Pointer: First to Obtain the Master Hunter Title
Luis Neves and Betinho do Choupal -- Our Road to Master Hunter -- July 30, 2012 I was born in Portugal and spent my youth hunting with my father and our dogs. It was there that I developed my life-long love of hunting. I moved to America when I was 18 years old. I continued […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/hunt-tests/articles/portuguese-pointer/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
South Dakota Pointing Dog Club Holds Landmark Event: Midwest Tristate 2008
First NAVHDA based club to host an AKC Hunt Test By Bonnie Hidalgo, Executive Field Representative A reciprocal agreement for dog registration between the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) and the American Kennel Club (AKC) was announced in July 2007. The reciprocal agreement makes it easier to register a dog with AKC if […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/hunt-tests/articles/midwest-tristate-2008/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Safety
Essentials for a Fun and Safe Car Trip With Your Dog
Getting ready to take your dog on a car trip? Before you hit the open road, there are a few things you can do to make sure your dog is safe in the car.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-road-trip-safety/
| October 2, 2017
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Put Your Dog’s Amazing Sense of Smell to Work in a New AKC Sport
A high school stadium, three sets of bleachers, and one Q-tip dipped in the scent of birch. Finding that tiny swab, planted somewhere in the arena, seemed an impossible task to Suzanne LeRoy, as she and her Border Collie, Rain, faced their first nose work competition. “It was a huge area to search,” the California […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/put-dogs-sense-of-smell-to-work/
| August 11, 2017
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Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
3 Tips for Dog Owners When Purchasing a Home
When you treat your Dalmatian, Dachshund, or Dogue de Bordeaux as a member of your family, it’s important to keep his needs in mind in any pending home purchase. Ensuring whether local ordinances, regulations, and the neighborhood environment welcome dogs will affect how well your beloved pooch acclimates to your new home, and how much […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/tips-dog-owners-purchasing-home/
| August 8, 2017
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Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Strategies to Help Manage Cognitive Decline in Senior Dogs
Many senior dogs behave differently than they did in their younger years. These tips will help you manage your dog's cognitive decline
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/manage-cognitive-decline-in-senior-dogs/
| August 1, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Domestic Detection-Dog Breeding Program: It’s Costly, But Makes Plenty of “Scents”
Members of the P Litter puppies (Labrador Retrievers) move about on their first day of training at the center. The P Litter (TSA/Penn Vet Working Dog Center) was whelped by a foster family and began their training at 8 weeks of age. Each member of this litter is named after a victim of the 9/11 […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/domestic-detection-dog-breeding-program/
| June 28, 2017
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Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Do Dogs Yawn?
When it comes to dogs, not all yawns are the same. While the reasons for yawning aren't fully understood, here are a few reasons why your dog may yawn.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/why-do-dogs-yawn/
| June 15, 2017