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Canine Partners Spotlight Fall 2018
Rescue Pup Uses Her Nose to Keep America Safe Beagle-mix Millie was seeking a new home through a rescue group when the US Customs and Border Patrol found the energetic pup and put her to work with its Beagle Brigade. Now Millie is employed at the Miami (FL) International Airport, stopping contraband from entering the country. Read on to […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-fall-2018/
| October 22, 2018
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Competition & Title Updates Fall 2018
Competition/Titles Update We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience and Tracking, including the second and third dogs to earn the new AKC Agility Grand Championship! AGILITY Agility Grand Champion (AGCH) – Two more All-Americans have earned this prestigious new title! AGCH […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-title-updates-fall-2018/
| October 22, 2018
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Junior Spotlight Fall 2018
Meet Brianna Fryer: Life Happily Engulfed by Dog Sports Brianna Fryer, 18, and a recent graduate of the Florida Virtual School (Class of 2017), has competed successfully in agility with her All-American, Jazabell CGC BN NA NAJ NF OA OAJ OF AX AXJ XF MXJ. A visit to a 4H dog day piqued her interest in agility, and she has big plans for even more success in […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/junior-spotlight-fall-2018/
| October 22, 2018
Legislative Alerts
Nashville/Davidson Co., TN: Public Meeting 10/22 on Ordinance to Restrict Dog Breeding to Lots of 10 Acres and Larger
A Community Meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2018, in Nashville, TN to discuss an ordinance that could limit dog breeding to lots of 10 acres and larger, establish licensing and fees, and require compliance with requirements to be written by the Board of Health. Concerned citizens are urged to attend. This ordinance could potentially […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nashville-davidson-co-tn-public-meeting-10-22-ordinance-restrict-dog-breeding-lots-10-acres-larger/
| October 12, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Allan Unleashed: Taking the Leap of Faith
A phrase we hear more and more these days is helicopter parents — people who micromanage their child's every decision and movement. Often they take control and do tasks on their offsprings behalf no matter their age. In fact, for many helicopter parents, their grip grows as their children get older according to experts. Today […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dog-breeder-and-puppy-buyers/
| October 11, 2018
Press Releases
Tickets on Sale Now for the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin
Tickets are on sale now for the 2018 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to the Orlando Orange County Convention Center’s North/South Building this December 15th and 16th. Each daily event pass includes daytime events, evening group finals and Best in Show (on Sunday). Daytime hours are 8am – 5pm, and doors […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/tickets-sale-now-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| October 10, 2018
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Health Testing for a Stronger Breed
Whether you're buying for the show ring or to serve as a companion, health screenings are among the key factors potential owners should consider before choosing a puppy. Increasingly, breeders are turning to health testing to ensure they are doing all they can to create strong matches between dogs that result in healthier puppies. The Canine […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/health-testing-for-a-stronger-breed/
| October 9, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Canine Genetics for Dog Breeders: Part 2
This article is the second in a two-part series. Read part one. Genetics is a fundamental field of biology that covers the passage of genetic information to successive generations (inheritance). More broadly, genetics covers the study of genes, how they are organized in cells, how they are regulated, and how they interact with each other […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/genetics-101-part-2-2/
| October 9, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
This Golden Retriever is an Award Winning Service Dog
Sampson, a Golden Retriever, is one of five, loyal companion dogs who won the 19th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). The winners will be honored at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida, December 15-16, 2018. Animals have always been a vibrant part of Joey Ramp’s life. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/golden-retriever-award-winning-service-dog/
| October 9, 2018
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
How to Throw a Dog Halloween Party
Is your dog all dressed up for Halloween, with no place to go? Consider throwing your own dog Halloween party!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-halloween-party/
| October 8, 2018