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U.S. Senate: Ask Your Senators to Oppose Harmful Proposals in Senate Farm Bill Legislation
The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee is currently considering proposals for inclusion in the Senate Farm Bill. Right now, animal rights/ “protection” groups are actively lobbying your Senator(s) to include two proposals that could harm responsible dog breeders. Your action is urgently needed NOW to stop the animal-rights supported Better CARE for Animals Act (S. 2555) […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/u-s-senate-ask-senators-oppose-harmful-proposals-senate-farm-bill-legislation/
| June 14, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Athletes
‘Citra’ and Owner Chad Gerber Overcome Illness, Find Love for Disc Dog
Chad Gerber and his disc-loving All-American Dog, "Citra," are more than just a talented freestyle team. They've both overcome severe health problems in their pasts.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/disc-dog-challenge-citra/
| June 13, 2024
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Does Your Dog Steal Things? How to Prevent Your Dog From Playing Keep Away
Dogs love to steal things and play keep-away with their humans. Chasing your dog makes the problem worse, so learn what you should do instead.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/does-your-dog-steal-things/
| June 12, 2024
![Golden Retriever on an exam table having its heart checked by a vet.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/11142952/Golden-Retriever-on-an-exam-table-having-its-heart-checked-by-a-vet-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Studies
New Study Updates Spay-Neuter Timeline Guidance for Popular Dog Breeds
New research has redefined the best age to spay/neuter five large dog breeds. Delaying the procedure can prevent joint disorders and certain cancers.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/study-updates-spay-neuter-guidelines/
| June 11, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Athletes
It’s Not Fiction: ‘Watson’ Competes at AKC Disc Dog Challenge
Linda Shoenberger gets excited each time she gets to play Disc Dog with her Australian Shepherd, "Watson." They competed at the 2024 AKC Disc Dog Challenge.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/disc-dog-challenge-watson/
| June 10, 2024
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Expert Advice: Conformation
LGBTQ Dog Handlers Talk Pride in Dog Sports
Celebrating the diversity of our dog sports community is part of helping our sports to thrive, including the AKC LGBTQ community.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/lgbtq-dog-handlers/
| June 7, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Athletes
Heart Dog ‘Stardust’ Competes in AKC Disc Dog Challenge
Border Collie "Stardust" is a fierce freestyle, agility, and disc competitor at dog sporting events. But above all else, she's her hander's "heart dog."
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/disc-dog-challenge-stardust/
| June 7, 2024
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Expert Advice: Feature
Leonberger ‘Cru’ Radiates Joy in Conformation Shows and Therapy Visits
Leonberger 'Cru' isn't just a fabulous therapy dog. He's also a conformation competitor, and recently competed at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/leonberger-cru/
| June 7, 2024
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Expert Advice: Juniors
How Bree Ardizzone-Sulewski Went From Junior Handler to Professional Handler
From Junior Handler to Professional Handler Sassafras Lowrey CPDT-KA Many junior handlers hope to make working with dogs their job when they grow up....
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-to-professional-handler/
| June 3, 2024
![Best of Breed: CH Kwetu Pb's Power Play (Player), Rhodesian Ridgeback; Hound Group judging at the 2018 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, Orlando, FL.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/15095832/2018-ANC-Conformation-Hound-Group-AKC_9148-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Conformation
How to Find Your First Conformation Show Dog
Have you been watching dog shows on TV and always dreamed about having your own show dog? Here's some tips on finding your own show dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/find-your-first-show-dog/
| June 3, 2024