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Expert Advice: News
Blue-Green Algae and Dogs: Symptoms and Prevention
In the summer of 2019, the news shocked dog owners across social media: three dogs died after playing in a pond in Wilmington, North Carolina, while another died after a swim in Lake Allatoona, Georgia, and three different dogs died after playing in a lake in Austin. What led to the deaths of all seven dogs? Likely, liver failure […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/blue-green-algae-symptoms-tips/
| July 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Glen of Imaal Terrier History: The Emerald Isle Terrier
In 2004, the multifunctional, even-tempered, and powerfully built Glen of Imaal Terrier became part of the AKC registry's stellar ranks. In doing so, this native Irish breed joined its cousins, the Kerry Blue, Soft Coated Wheaten, and Irish terriers, in the registry. A Tough Terrain, An Even Tougher Terrier The Glen of Imaal Terrier is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/glen-of-imaal-terrier-history/
| July 14, 2022
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Expert Advice: Breed Preservation
Going Rare: The Joys of Owning a Vulnerable Dog Breed
Owning an endangered breed can be incredibly rewarding. It's no secret that what’s old is new again. As a millennial, I know that what used to be known as "used clothing" is now "vintage" and all the rage. Many of us have gone back to eating local and embracing a "farm-to-table" mentality when it comes […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/going-rare-the-joys-of-owning-a-vulnerable-breed/
| October 10, 2019
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Rescue Network K Breeds
Keeshond Learn about Keeshonden [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Keeshond Club of America Tawn Sinclair, (310) 457-3569, California Bay Area Rescue Keeshonden, Inc. (BARK) Heart of America Keeshond Club Joy Crisler, 7512 N Lenox Ave. Kansas City, MO 64151, 816-812-7355, showmedawgs@gmail.com Keeshond Rescue of the Central States Dina Zinnes, (217) 278-7245, IL d-zinnes@uiuc.edu Keeshond Affiliated Rescuers Of The Mid […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-rescue-network/rescue-network-k-breeds/
| July 13, 2022
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Canine Partners
All-American Dogs at AKC Junior Classic: Meet Na’vi
The AKC Junior Classic will be held Dec. 15 as part of the AKC Obedience Classic in Orlando, FL. Young people get the opportunity to compete with their dogs in obedience and rally in a national setting. We will be spotlighting youth who are competing with All-American Dogs in the AKC Canine Partners program in […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/all-american-dogs-akc-junior-classic-navi/
| December 6, 2017
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
What’s in a Name? Breeders Share How They Pick Perfect Puppy Names
Deciphering the registered names of show dogs can be a baffling process for the public. "Why are the names so long?" "Is that how they call their dogs?" "What do all those letters mean?" "What language is that?" Those are just some of the comments heard when commentators announce show dogs by their formal names. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeders-share-how-they-pick-puppy-names/
| June 27, 2022
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Neapolitan Mastiff Learn about Neapolitan Mastiffs [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Matino Rescue, Inc Gretchen Wright; email: gretchen@mastinorescue.org [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Newfoundland Learn about Newfoundlands [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Newfoundland Club of America [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Norfolk Terrier Learn about Norfolk Terriers [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Norfolk Terrier Club [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Norwich Terrier Learn about Norwich Terriers [accordion] […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-rescue-network/rescue-network-n-breeds/
| July 13, 2020
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History of the American Kennel Club
Our Beginnings On September 17, 1884, a group of twelve dedicated sportsmen, responding to a "meeting call" from Messrs. J. M. Taylor and Elliot Smith, met in the rooms of the Philadelphia Kennel Club in that city. Each member of the group was a representative or "delegate" from a dog club that had, in the […]
https://www.akc.org/about/history/
| December 19, 2014
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Rat Terrier Learn about Rat Terriers [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Ratbone Rescues Patty Smith Phone: 912-667-5253 [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Redbone Coonhound Learn about Redbone Coonhounds [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Coonhound Rescue Network Page on Facebook Rescue Redbone Coonhounds California – Four Paws Coonhound Rescue California – Hound Haven Hope Rescue Colorado – Colorado Coonhound Rescue and Adoption Service Colorado […]
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| July 13, 2020
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Expert Advice: Feature
Military Working Dogs Through History
On Oct. 27, 2019, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois military working dog named Conan took part in the Barisha raid, which resulted in the death of the leader of ISIS. Conan joined a long list of heroic military working dogs. Call ‘em what you want — war dogs or military working dogs — they have been around for centuries […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/war-dogs-military-history/
| May 21, 2020