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Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
AKC Pet Insurance 30-Day Certificate: Real Pets, Real Problems, Real Protection
In the article “Why You Should Get the AKC Pet Insurance 30-Day Certificate” featured in the July issue, you heard a real-life story that demonstrated just how beneficial sending your puppies home with insurance can be in the event of an emergency. Thankfully, emergency situations are few and far between; but as we all know, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-pet-insurance-30-day-certificate-real-pets-real-problems-real-protectio/
| September 1, 2016
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Expert Advice: Government Relations
Foreign Rescue Dogs Breed Health Concerns, Undermine Adoptions
This article was originally published on Foxnews.com While the zika virus poses worrisome human health concerns, another potential health problem is brewing that threatens both humans and domesticated animals --the importing of foreign dogs for adoption. Many people are unaware that the U.S. has become something of a favored nation for countries looking to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/foreign-rescue-dogs-health-concerns/
| August 30, 2016
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Clubs & Delegates
Foreign Rescue Dogs Breed Health Concerns, Undermine Adoptions
This article was originally published on Foxnews.com While the zika virus poses worrisome human health concerns, another potential health problem is brewing that threatens both humans and domesticated animals --the importing of foreign dogs for adoption. Many people are unaware that the U.S. has become something of a favored nation for countries looking to export their […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/foreign-rescue-dogs-health-concerns/
| August 30, 2016
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
12 Ways to Commemorate Your Dog on Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
As any dog lover knows, we always miss the dogs we've lost. So today, we want to focus on and celebrate the great lives of all our dogs, past and present. Sometime in the 1980's or early 1990's, an unknown author wrote a story poem called Rainbow Bridge, in which he (or she) envisioned a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/ways-to-commemorate-your-dog/
| August 25, 2016
Expert Advice: Feature
Meet the Berger Picard Who Is Both A Show Champion and Instinctive Diabetic Alert Dog
What you see isn’t always what you get when purchasing a puppy. It will sometimes evolve into a surprise package like Loupy – and even a lifesaver. The fawn-colored, 54-pound Berger Picard was purchased almost seven years ago by Wadia Mulla and her husband, Steve Pahides, of Media, Pa., after the family’s Labradoodle died at […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/berger-picard-loupy/
| August 25, 2016
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Can Old Dogs Really Learn New Tricks?
It was the first day of a beginner’s dog obedience class. In front of me a woman was standing beside a Golden Retriever, and the dog’s face was showing a considerable amount of gray on it. The woman said to me, in a troubled tone, “I’m not sure that this class is going to do […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/can-old-dogs-learn-new-tricks/
| August 24, 2016
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Announces Second Round of Paw of Courage Recipients
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the second round of the AKC Paw of Courage award recipients, to show appreciation for the many sacrifices that working dogs make while serving and protecting our country. This award specifically recognizes the extraordinary sacrifices […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/second-round-paw-of-courage/
| August 24, 2016
Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Come When Called
Your dog has spotted a squirrel and is running after it in the direction of the road as a truck is barreling toward him. You yell, “Come!” as loudly as you can. What happens? Does your dog pivot and run back to you, avoiding a potentially life-ending injury? Or, does he make the ultimate mistake […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-dog-to-come-when-called/
| August 22, 2016
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in Dogs: What to Know
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are common in humans. But how do you know if your dog has a UTI? How is it treated, and how can you prevent it?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/urinary-tract-infections-uti-in-dogs/
| August 22, 2016
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Fun Facts About the the Irish Setter
Here are 7 Irish Setter facts, which are interesting things to know about this beautiful breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-about-the-irish-setter/
| August 19, 2016