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Expert Advice: General Health
What Does Blood in Dog Urine Mean?
There are many different diseases and conditions that can cause blood in dog urine. Here's what you need to know about this symptom.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/blood-in-dog-urine/
| July 17, 2017
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Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
Ways to Make Moving Into a New Home With a Dog Less Stressful
Moving to a new home is exciting yet stressful, and that stress is particularly strong for dogs. All their familiar sights and smells are upended, and moving day is busy and hectic – not to mention the loss of routine as you stage and show your old home. All that change can be downright traumatic […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/moving-with-dog/
| July 17, 2017
Press Releases
The AKC And Royal Canin Announce Inaugural National All-Breed Stakes For Puppies And Juniors
The American Kennel Club And Royal Canin Announce Inaugural National All-Breed Stakes For Puppies And Juniors
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-akc-and-royal-canin-announce-inaugural-national-all-breed-stakes-for-puppies-and-juniors/
| July 12, 2017
Legislative Alerts
CA Action Alert (Updated): AB 485 Scheduled for Committee Hearing July 17 ‘ Contact Members Now!
It is imperative that all California residents contact the members of the Committee and their state senator and express opposition to AB 485, which is scheduled for consideration by the State Senate Committee on Business, Professions, and Economic Development on Monday, July 17. The bill seeks to prohibit pet retailers from selling pets (including dogs, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-action-alert-updated-ab-485-scheduled-for-committee-hearing-july-17-contact-members-now/
| July 11, 2017
Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Allan Unleashed: The Role of the Dedicated Dog Breeder: Custodian or Control Freak?
Opinion: Nothing is more frustrating to a dedicated breeder-exhibitor than hearing that a wonderful owner with unlimited potential in the sport has purchased a dog from a commercial kennel. After all, your breed parent club works hard to update its website and offer a cornucopia of relevant information. You attend dog shows regularly, breed […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dedicated-dog-breeder-custodian-or-control-freak/
| July 10, 2017
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Expert Advice: General Health
Bordetella Vaccine for Dogs: What to Know
One important way to keep your dog healthy is to get regular vaccinations. The Bordetella vaccine, in particular, is key to preventing kennel cough.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/bordetella-vaccine-dogs/
| July 6, 2017
Expert Advice: Health Testing
Early Detection of Bladder Cancer Possible With New Screening Tool
A phone call from a puppy buyer delivered news to Darlene Stewart that no breeder wants to receive. Their beloved family pet had been ill. The Beagle male was having recurring urinary tract infections that did not respond to antibiotics. Stewart’s thoughts immediately went to the dog’s grandmother that she had lost to bladder cancer, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/early-detection-of-bladder-cancer-possible/
| July 5, 2017
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Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
The Best Dog Breeds for Apartment Living
If your apartment seems to be missing something — such as an adorable furry friend to meet you at the door at night — then maybe a dog is in your future. But is your home truly worthy of a pooch? If your quarters are tight and you lack a yard where your canine could […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/best-dog-breeds-for-apartments/
| July 5, 2017
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Theresa Viesto of Tiger Rose Labrador Retrievers
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Theresa Viesto of Tiger Rose Labrador Retrievers Each month, the American Kennel Club (AKC) profiles breeders to hear about how they got started, their breeding program, and their experience with AKC Marketplace. We recently spoke with Theresa Viesto of Tiger Rose Labradors in Newtown, Conn. Here, she answers questions about her […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-theresa-viesto-of-tiger-rose-labrador-retrievers/
| June 30, 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