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Keeping Canines Cool And Safe During Summer
With more pets and people enjoying warm weather activities, the American Kennel Club advises responsible dog owners to take special care of their dogs during the summer months. According to a recent AKC online poll of more than 1,000 dog owners, 90 percent said their pet influences their weekend/free time activities and 76 percent […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/keeping-canines-cool-and-safe-during-summer/
| May 21, 2004
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Awards 2004 Junior Scholarships
The American Kennel Club today announced that 54 Junior Scholarships have been awarded to students from 25 states. The scholarships totaling $100,000 range from $1,000 to $5,000 and winners include students from high school to graduate school. "The AKC recognizes the important role our young fanciers play in the future of the sport of purebred […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-awards-2004-junior-scholarships/
| April 1, 2004
Press Releases
As Seen in USA Weekend: 2003’s Most Popular Dogs
As seen in the 1/18 issue of USA Weekend Magazine, the AKC has just released its registration numbers for 2003. For the 14th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in America, according to registration figures released today by the American Kennel Club*. Nearly three times as many Labs were registered […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/as-seen-in-usa-weekend-2003s-most-popular-dogs/
| January 19, 2004
Legislative Alerts
Ann Arbor Dog Owners Defeat Breeding Restrictions
Congratulations to Ann Arbor fanciers on successfully opposing an ordinance that would have restricted breeding rights and limited pet ownership. The measure, which was rejected by the City Council on December 15th, would have required mandatory spay/neuter of dogs unless owners purchased a breeder's permit. Among other onerous provisions, the proposal would additionally have prohibited […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ann-arbor-dog-owners-defeat-breeding-restrictions/
| December 17, 2003
Press Releases
Dogs Depicted In Movies
In anticipation of the family film Good Boy! being released next week by MGM Pictures and Jim Henson Pictures, the American Kennel Club wants to remind moviegoers about the importance of making careful, educated decisions when considering adding a dog to their home. The AKC hopes to reiterate the message, which MGM responsibly included on […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dogs-depicted-in-movies/
| October 3, 2003
Press Releases
AKC Celebrates All-American Breeds
Just like our immigrant ancestors, most of the dog breeds we know and enjoy today originated in other countries and came to the United States later on. However, there are a number of AKC registered breeds which were developed on American soil, and each has its own unique history and heritage: Alaskan Malamute - […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-celebrates-all-american-breeds/
| June 18, 2003
Legislative Alerts
CA Fanciers Defeat Proposed Ban on Hunting with Dogs
AKC and California fanciers scored a major victory when AB342, which would have prohibited hunting with dogs or training for that purpose, was soundly rejected in committee by a vote of 19-0. The bill was granted reconsideration as a courtesy to the author, meaning it could possibly come before the Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-fanciers-defeat-proposed-ban-on-hunting-with-dogs/
| April 22, 2003
Press Releases
AKC Canine Health Foundation Will Move to Raleigh
The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation (AKC/CHF) have agreed to relocate the seven-year-old AKC Canine Health Foundation to Raleigh, North Carolina with the Foundation offices to be located in the American Kennel Club building. "This is a major step forward and the American Kennel Club is pleased […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-canine-health-foundation-will-move-to-raleigh/
| February 21, 2003
Press Releases
Preventing Periodontal Disease in Dogs
February is National Pet Dental Health Month Many dogs as young as age 3 already show some form of oral disease such as tooth decay or bleeding gums. If left untreated, bacteria from the teeth and gums can spread through the bloodstream to the heart, liver and kidneys causing serious health problems. Look for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/prevent-periodontal-disease-in-your-dog/
| February 3, 2003
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Expert Advice: Puppy Health
How to Tell Your Dog’s Age
When you bring a puppy home, you usually know their birthday and exact age. However, estimating the age of a dog rescued from a shelter can be difficult. Why does knowing your dog's age matter? "The reason it's important to estimate your dog's age is that age influences so many aspects of your dog's quality […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-tell-dog-age/
| November 17, 2022