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Chairman's Reports
September 2016 Chairman’s Report
The Show Must Go On! Conformation and Our Future The sport of Conformation is the flagship AKC event, and is the sport that is at the very foundation of our Registry. The pursuit of Championship points, records and rankings is only a set of mileposts along a journey that is at its core about the […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/september-2016/
| September 12, 2016
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Hookworms in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Parasites are unpleasant, and hookworms are no exception. Here's what you need to know about the symptoms of hookworms in dogs and how to treat them.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hookworms-in-dogs/
| September 12, 2016
Legislative Alerts
New Mexico: Santa Fe County Public Hearing on Breeder, Sterilization, Tethering Laws on Sept. 13
The Santa Fe County Commission is holding the first of two public hearings on Tuesday, September 13, on a proposal that would impact all dog owners residing or participating in events in the county. Those who reside or participate in events in the county are strongly encouraged to contact the committee, and if possible, attend […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/santa-fe-proposal-hearing/
| September 9, 2016
Canine Partners
Pup Abandoned in Warehouse Gains Confidence Through Agility
Stella was found as a puppy in a warehouse, and I adopted her at 4 months of age from a rescue group that advertised her as a Border Collie-terrier mix. Stella didn’t act like a terrier and kept growing, and growing. A DNA test indicated that she is 25% Great Pyrenees, 25% Old English Sheepdog, 25% […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/pup-abandoned-in-warehouse-gains-confidence-thru-agility/
| September 8, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Kuvasz
The Kuvasz is a rare and ancient dog breed. What he lacks in notoriety, he makes up for in courage and loyalty. Here are five things you probably didn't know about the Kuvasz: 1. The Breed Actually Came From Tibet The origins of the Kuvasz are traced back to Mesepotamia and the steppes of the Ural […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-kuvasz/
| September 8, 2016
Expert Advice: Recipes
Easy-To-Make Pumpkin Recipes for Dogs
'Tis the season for all things pumpkin. Dogs, too, love the taste of this squash plant, and it can even offer some health benefits (like relief from both diarrhea and constipation). But since dogs can't join you in sipping that spiced latte, we've found some ways you can help them enjoy the flavors of fall. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/easy-to-make-pumpkin-recipes-for-dogs/
| September 6, 2016
Canine Partners
Pup Thrown in Dumpster Overcomes Odds to Become Agility Competitor
Dogs have always found me in the past. A few years ago, I lost two senior dogs within 6 months of each other, and my husband took a job that was going to put him on the road. I knew I’d go crazy being in the house by myself so I decided it was time […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/pup-thrown-in-dumpster-overcomes-odds-to-become-agility-competitor/
| September 2, 2016
Canine Partners
13-Year-Old Uggie Has Earned 200-plus Titles & Still Going Strong
PACH Uggie Bug Jones CDX RAE AX AXJ MXP6 MXPS MJP6 MJPS PAX2 OF MFP T2BP2, aka Uggie, was discovered as a tiny puppy, freezing starving, and hiding in the yard of Shannon Jones of Cary, NC. Shannon had no intentions of keeping the pup – she just wanted to get her healthy and find […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/13-year-old-uggie-has-earned-200-plus-titles-still-going-strong/
| September 1, 2016
Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Reasons to Breed
From the Dalmatian Club of America breed column in the March 2016 AKC Gazette “I only breed for myself” is a phrase I’ve heard frequently over the years. It does sound rather noble: I’m not in it for the money, I’m not filling shelters with surplus dogs, and most importantly, I’m not a backyard breeder/puppy […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/reasons-to-breed/
| September 1, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The Mysterious Kerry Blue Terrier—Leprechaun of the Dog World
If a leprechaun decided to disguise himself as a dog, chances are he would choose the Kerry Blue Terrier. Like the leprechaun, these joyful, full-of-life, and mischievous dogs are from Ireland, and it’s often said their hearts are sprinkled with Irish humor. The Kerry Blue Terrier is known as the Irish Blue Terrier in its […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/the-mysterious-kerry-blue-terrier-leprechaun-of-the-dog-world/
| September 1, 2016