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Expert Advice: News
We Scoop to Conquer: 40 Years Since NYC’s Poop-Scoop Law
Four decades have passed since the dawn of New York’s poop-scoop law. Has it changed the world? In 2019, a Denver homeowner posted a sign on her lawn. It was a cry of frustration, her version of “I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take it anymore.” Unlike the insane newscaster from the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/we-scoop-to-conquer-40-years-since-nycs-poop-scoop-law/
| June 10, 2020
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Expert Advice: Feature
Remembering the Dogs of the Titanic
Whether you learned about it in history class or, at the very least, from the iconic movie of the same name, there are very few people who don’t know the story of the RMS Titanic, the luxury ocean liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912. More than 1500 people died […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/remembering-dogs-titanic/
| April 8, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Downsizing For Compatibility: Aligning Desired Temperament With Size
Many of us originally selected our breeds based on general appearance, compatible temperament, and acceptable grooming and exercise requirements. While we each remain staunchly faithful to our breeds of choice, the time may come when downsizing, for whatever reason, becomes a desired option. Perhaps it’s a move to smaller living space or the inability to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/downsizing-for-compatibility-temperament-and-size/
| March 27, 2020
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Competition Update Winter 2020
Competition & Title Updates We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, and Tracking. AGILITY Congratulations to the winners at the 2019 AKC Agility Invitational AKC Canine Partners congratulates the All-American Dogs and their owners who competed and won honors at the AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-winter-2020/
| February 7, 2020
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Canine Partners Spotlight Winter 2020
Former Scared Stray Now Touches Many Lives as Therapy Dog Zoe was a terrified matted puppy when animal control picked her up and turned her into the county shelter. She had no social skills and was marked for euthanasia before a private rescue saved her. Diane & Ken Bykowski of Scottsdale, Arizona, adopted the little […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-winter-2020/
| February 7, 2020
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
2020 Resolutions For Dog Breeders
AKC Senior Breeder Field Representative Stacy Mason has spent a lifetime breeding, showing, and training dogs. Here, she shares her plans for making 2020 a great year for her and her dogs. We are already several weeks into 2020, and I am still wondering where 2019 went! Once again, I didn’t get my Christmas cards to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/2020-resolutions-for-dog-breeders/
| January 17, 2020
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Sports & Events
Which Breeds Can I Meet?
Hoping to meet a specific dog breed when you visit AKC Meet the Breeds during AKC National Championship in Orlando? Or maybe you just want to meet them all! Don't miss a single wag or woof with this list of breeds that will be in attendance at the 2019 show. Get your tickets now. Dog Breeds […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-national-championship/which-breeds-can-i-meet/
| November 12, 2019
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Expert Advice: AKC Rally
Reaching RACH: The First Rally Champion Reflects on How He Got Here
After a particularly rough day of competing in novice obedience with his chocolate Labrador Retriever, Bob Fullum, of Staten Island, New York, got out a pen and wrote three words: Never Give Up. He slipped the phrase into the armband number he was wearing for his dog, Hershey, and smiled into his eyes. “You're amazing, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/first-rach-rally-champion-zorro/
| December 21, 2018
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
What To Bring When Hunting With Your Dog
Dogs can make excellent companions for a variety of hunting excursions. Dogs help locate camouflaged game, flush it from hiding, and retrieve flying or running quarry. Some dogs are better suited to hunting, like Retrievers, pointing breeds, and Spaniels. Regardless of a dog's innate instinct and hunting skills, however, proper gear is essential to keep your […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/what-to-bring-when-hunting-with-your-dog/
| November 5, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Gift Guide for Puppies: The Perfect Holiday Presents for Your Puppy
Whether it's your pup's first holiday or you're shopping for a new dog owner, it can be tough to find the perfect gift for all the puppies on your list. To help, we curated a gift guide full of easy gift ideas that'll make any pup's day. Best Gift Boxes and Toys for Puppies Best […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/gift-guide-puppies-perfect-holiday-presents-puppy/
| November 1, 2019