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Canine Partners
Foster Puppy Returns & Jumps into Agility Ring
Foster Puppy Returns & Jumps into Agility Ring Karen Powell of Frankfort, KY, fostered two littermates eight years ago and never dreamed that both of them would end up living with her permanently and having successful careers in AKC dog sports. Cody recently earned his AKC Preferred Agility Championship (PACH) through the AKC Canine Partners […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/foster-puppy-returns-jumps-into-agility-ring/
| January 29, 2016
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Pomeranian Puppy Harnesses Her Inner Wolf In This ADORABLE Video
It's the call of the wild, the heart of a wolf in the body of a fluffy Pomeranian puppy named Ellie. We promise cuteness overload 30 seconds in. .video-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; padding-top: 30px; height: 0; overflow: hidden; } .video-container iframe, .video-container object, .video-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/pomeranian-puppy-howl/
| January 27, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Ask Iowa Leaders to Oppose Inaccurate Puppy Mill Awareness Day Rhetoric, Support Good Dog Breeders
The American Kennel Club has learned that local animal rights activists are working to pass “Puppy Mill Awareness Day” resolutions in every county in Iowa, as well as the state level to coincide with an event on February 3. While no official language has yet been introduced on the state level, talking points and text […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ia-resolution-impacts-breeders/
| January 20, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Living Large: Raising an Irish Wolfhound Puppy
Are you considering getting an Irish Wolfhound puppy? If so, it’s certainly understandable. These sweet-tempered creatures have beguiled us since ancient times. Originally bred as fearless big-game hunters capable of dispatching a wolf in single combat, Wolfhounds today are the most serene and agreeable of companions for owners of all ages. But, with big dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/living-large-raising-an-irish-wolfhound-puppy/
| December 30, 2015
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
You Wouldn’t Think He Could Get Past His Puppy Gate, But Then He Does THIS
We certainly didn't see that coming. However, we suppose Pomeranians really are 90% fluff and 10% dog. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Posted by The Daily Star on Wednesday, December 16, 2015
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/pomeranian-puppy-gate/
| December 21, 2015
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Expert Advice: Feature
Lab Puppy Saves Six-Year-Old During a Seizure
A little girl’s close relationship with her Labrador Retriever puppy may have saved her life. Last week, Amanda Goodman picked up her six-year-old daughter, Olivia, from school after the child became sick. According to ETV, Olivia was napping on the couch with her nine-month-old puppy, Baxter, when, unbeknown to the mother, she began to have […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/lab-puppy-saves-six-year-old-seizure/
| November 23, 2015
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
This Puppy Was Allowed On The Bed For The First Time And His Reaction Is Hilarious
Every family has their own rules when it comes to pets on the bed. In this video, Pepper the Dachshund got to bend those rules a little and see how the other side lives. We think he liked it. .video-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; padding-top: 30px; height: 0; overflow: hidden; } .video-container iframe, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dachshund-puppys-first-time-on-bed/
| November 18, 2015
Canine Partners
One Happy Mud Puppy
Six-year-old Gianna loves nothing better than rolling around in the mud. The Dalmatian regularly spreads her muddy paw prints around the home of her owner, Paul Goulet of Cumberland, RI. While it might be aggravating to owners when their dogs come in covered in mud or other foul-smelling stuff, it makes perfect sense to the […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/one-happy-mud-puppy/
| November 17, 2015
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Preparing a Contract for Puppy Buyers
If you’re thinking of preparing a contract for your puppy buyers, there are many aspects to consider. There are mixed opinions regarding the need for a contract when selling or placing a dog. Many breeders supply a contract for any relocated dog for the sole purpose of safeguarding his health and welfare. Others believe that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/preparing-a-contract-for-puppy-buyers/
| October 29, 2015
Canine Partners
Cooper Finds Home & Job After Puppyhood Spent in Shelters
In summer 2009, Shelley stopped by her local shelter in Princeton, NJ, in search of a new companion. “I had just lost my dog and was looking for a large, friendly dog to adopt,” she said. “The staff showed me the dogs they thought I might like, but there wasn't a match. Then they brought […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/cooper-finds-home-job-after-puppyhood-spent-in-shelters/
| October 8, 2015