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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Who Put the ‘Ridge’ in the Rhodesian Ridgeback?
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is known for the unique "ridge" on its back, but why is it there? How does their fur get this way?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/rhodesian-ridgeback-ridge/
| October 26, 2015
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Clubs & Delegates
Why Pet Shop Laws Affect You
Published on: October 23, 2015 Most breeders don’t think of themselves as having much in common with retail pet stores. But many anti-breeder extremists already consider you one, and a slew of legislation now appearing in dozens of communities across the country defines just about anyone who breeds or sells a dog as a retail pet […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/pet-shop-laws-affect/
| October 23, 2015
Expert Advice: News
These Dogs Were Near Death In A Burning House, Then Firefighters Worked a Miracle
Arizona firefighters showed both heroism and heart when they dashed into a burning house in Tucson at around 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 14, and rescued two dying dogs. They rushed the limp creatures outside, where other members of their team immediately got to work, administering oxygen with the Tucson Fire Department’s (TFD) pet CPR kits. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dogs-death-firefighters-miracle/
| October 16, 2015
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Akita Facts You May Not Know
The Akita is a beautiful and distinguished member of the Working Group. Learn about the history and personality of this ancient Japanese dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-akita/
| October 15, 2015
Canine Partners
Andretti Spaghetti – Running Fast All the Way to MACH
Andretti is a rescue dog whose early life is unknown. A recent X-ray revealed that he has two microchips. “You can only speculate on the chaotic nature of his puppyhood,” Inez said. “We know that he went from the Kansas Humane Society to Beagles-And-More Rescue and had at least one failed adoption before finding his […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/andretti-spaghetti-running-fast-all-the-way-to-mach/
| October 14, 2015
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
10 Things Only a Leonberger Owner Would Know
This larger-than-life breed was developed in the mid-1800s by Heinrich Essig, an exotic-animal dealer and alderman from the German town of Leonberg, who, legend has it, was trying to create a dog to resemble the lion on the town’s crest. Saint Bernard, Newfoundland, Great Pyrenees, are among the breeds went into this intelligent, all-around working […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/things-leonberger-owner-know/
| October 14, 2015
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Dos And Don’ts For Effective Training
You can teach your dog to do many different things, but there are a few general guidelines that will help make sure your training goes well. The American Kennel Club’s (AKC®) Canine Good Citizen® Director Mary Burch offers the top tips for effectively training your four-legged friend. Do reward behaviors you like. Observe carefully when […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dos-donts-effective-training/
| October 13, 2015
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Puppies Want to Taste Everything – Dealing with the Canine Garbage Disposal
By AKC GoodDog! Helpline Trainer Hilarie Erb Many new puppy owners are alarmed when their pup explores the world by tasting every new thing they find. Grass, dirt, sticks, rocks, mulch – nothing is off limits! This is normal behavior. Many animal babies, humans and puppies included, put things in their mouths to find out […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/puppies-canine-garbage-disposal/
| October 6, 2015
Canine Partners
Greatest Treasure to Come My Way: A Little Stray from East LA
That is how Paula Kotowski of Santa Barbara, CA, describes her little rescue dog Riley, who is formally known in the AKC Canine Partners program as PACH Smiley Riley MXP3 MJP4 PAX. Paula adopted Riley when he was about 9 months old from a crowded Los Angeles shelter, where he had been brought in as […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/greatest-treasure-to-come-my-way-a-little-stray-from-east-la/
| October 6, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The Pug: A Mini Owner’s Manual
Overview Pugs are: Even-tempered, charming, mischievous, loving, and adaptable; The largest breed in the AKC Toy Group—portable but sturdy; Originally from Asia, though long associated with The Netherlands; A very popular pet the world over; Easy to groom, but—despite its short coat— a dog that sheds. Pugs love: Kids; Adults who are still kids at […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/pug-owners-manual/
| October 6, 2015