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Expert Advice: Feature
Meet the National Dog Show’s Dedicated Ambassadors
When you and 20-million-plus viewers tune in to the Thanksgiving Day telecast of the National Dog Show, presented by Purina, what you see is only a portion of the excitement and goodwill served up by The Kennel Club of Philadelphia year-round. Watching the tape-delayed event immediately following NBC’s live telecast of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/national-dog-show-ambassadors/
| November 21, 2016
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Get the Latest on Canine Reproduction at Breeder of Excellence Symposiums
Each year, the American Kennel Club and Theriogenology Foundation hold a series of seminars geared toward educating breeders, members of the veterinary community or anyone interested in dog breeding, about healthy breeding practices including the latest research in canine reproduction. The AKC Breeder of Excellence Symposiums are held at multiple locations nationwide throughout the year […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-of-excellence-symposiums/
| November 16, 2016
Canine Partners
Smart Shelter Pup Inspires Owners to Compete with Great Results
Greg & Mary Gouge of Florissant, MO, realized there was something special about Jada as soon as they met her at the shelter as a young puppy – and others noticed too. She excelled in her basic training classed and instructors encouraged them to pursue competitions. Even though, Greg & Mary had never shown dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/smart-shelter-pup-inspires-owners-to-compete-with-great-results/
| November 15, 2016
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Expert Advice: Health
How to Keep Your Dog’s Mind Sharp
Giving your dog’s mind a workout has many benefits for your dog, as well as for you, and is easier and more fun than you might think.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-keep-your-dogs-mind-sharp/
| November 11, 2016
Legislative Alerts
New Jersey Action Needed! Bills Restricting Pet Choice & Hobby Breeders to be Considered MONDAY
Bills in New Jersey that would significantly restrict the ability of pet owners to obtain a puppy of their choice and restrict and some hobby breeders, have been reassigned to a new committee and are scheduled for a hearing on Monday, November 14. AKC urges those who breed or sell dogs in New Jersey, or […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-nj-assembly-hearing-monday/
| November 10, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The Bald and Beautiful American Hairless Terrier
The American Hairless Terrier (AHT) is a small-to-medium-sized terrier that is intelligent and curious. These active and trainable dogs are completely hairless, although some can have whiskers and eyebrows. Here are some fun facts about this truly American dog. 1. The American Hairless Terrier is directly descended from the Rat Terrier, a dog that was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/the-bald-and-beautiful-american-hairless-terrier/
| November 10, 2016
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Mastiff Club of America collection
AKD 3.14 1890-2008 11 linear feet in 16 boxes (8 doc boxes; 1 half legal doc box; 2 cartons; 1 flat box; 1 photo box; 2 realia boxes; and 1 oversize box) and mixed collections storage Processed by Norma Rosado-Blake (2009); additions and edits by Brynn White (2016) Click here to the view complete […]
https://www.akc.org/about/archive/guide-collections/mcoa-collection/
| November 4, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Poodle Gives Birth To Record Number of Puppies
On August 28th, Crystal Diamond RD, a standard Poodle, had a litter of 16 puppies. We'll give you a moment to let that sink in... Yup, 16 PUPPIES. According to the Jamestown Sun, Crystal's owner, Kelli Hewitt, believes that they have tied the record for the largest standard Poodle litter. 16 certainly is a lot […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/poodle-gives-birth-to-record-number-of-puppies/
| November 3, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Meet the Neapolitan Mastiff – Formidable With Intruders, Loyal and Loving With Family
The Neapolitan Mastiff (also known as the Neo or Mastino) is a huge, heavy-boned dog with awe-inspiring features. These members of the Working Group are enormous, and the average male weighs 150 pounds, but the bigger the better. There is no other breed that looks quite like the Neo, and they can be distinguished from […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/meet-the-neapolitan-mastiff-formidable-with-intruders-loyal-and-loving-with/
| October 31, 2016
Expert Advice: Feature
Meet the Star of BBC’s ‘Dirk Gently’s,’ Bentley the Corgi
Photos courtesy of Mike Perrin. If you're a dog lover and aren't watching BBC's 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency,' you should be. It has mystery, sci-fi, humor, Elijah Wood, and most importantly, a Corgi! Played by Bentley the dog actor, this Corgi was a mysterious (and adorable) element of the pilot episode of the show […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-bentley-the-corgi/
| October 28, 2016