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New Website FAQ: Sports Participants FAQ
Below are some frequently asked questions about finding information on the new AKC.org website. If you have a moment, we encourage you to read the step-by-step instructions or watch the video to familiarize yourself with the structure of the new site to help you during future visits. Select your device: Desktop Instructions Mobile Instructions Full Video Webinar […]
https://www.akc.org/new-website-help-guide/sports-participants-faq/
| January 16, 2018
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New Website FAQ For Dog Owners
Below are some frequently asked questions about finding information on the new AKC.org website. If you have a moment, we encourage you to read the step-by-step instructions or watch the video to familiarize yourself with the structure of the new site to help you during future visits. Select your device: Desktop Instructions Mobile Instructions Please note: Larger […]
https://www.akc.org/new-website-help-guide/faq-dog-owners/
| January 9, 2018
![Wavemaker Staffordshire Bull Terrier Puppies Playing](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Wavemaker-Staffords-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Breeder Spotlight: Lynn and Jim Caswell of Wavemaker Staffordshire Bull Terriers
Photos courtesy of Wavemaker Staffords Lynn and Jim Caswell of Grayson, Ga., own, show, and breed Staffordshire Bull Terriers. They travel around the country promoting health, exercise, and the breed standard, with a focus on the total dog: temperament, structure, movement, and type. The Caswells have been involved with this breed for 14 years and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-lynn-and-jim-caswell-of-wavemaker/
| January 3, 2018
![Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Leaves](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Nederlandse-Kooikerhondje-Hero-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: News
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje: It’s Tongue-Twisting to Pronounce But Will Make a Big Statement
OK, try to pronounce it. I dare you: Nederlandse Kooikerhondje. But better get used to it because it’s now a member of the American Kennel Club’s companion events family. Which means, you’ll be seeing plenty more of these orange-red, parti-colored characters in the breed ring, Sporting Group, and Best in Show rings, as well as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/%e2%80%8bnederlandse-kooikerhondje-tongue-twisting-pronounce-will-make-big-statement/
| January 29, 2018
![Friends and Vets Helping Pets Foundation Viszla Girl](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Friends-and-Vets-Helping-Pets-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Friends and Vets Helping Pets Foundation Brings Precious Smiles to Many
For years her Vizslas’ successes in dog sports have produced many smiles and good vibes for Cathy Cline, of North Hollywood, Calif., but those memories don’t compare to the unshakable happiness triggered by Friends and Vets Helping Pets (FVHP), the foundation she started in 2012. Yes, there have been plenty of hand-wringing, frustrating moments, too, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/friends-vets-helping-pets-foundation-brings-precious-smiles-many%e2%80%8b/
| February 1, 2018
![Pug Minion Costume Halloween](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pug-Minion-Costume-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Trendy Dog Halloween Costumes for 2017
Halloween costumes for our four-legged family members get better and better with every passing year. While some owners may not want to dress their dogs up for Halloween, some choose to go all out. Whether you're looking for something spooky, adorable, funny, or even dapper, there is a costume out there perfect for any dog. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/trendy-dog-halloween-costumes-2017/
| February 1, 2018
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Service, Therapy, and Working Dogs
Humans aren’t the only members of the workforce! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) celebrates the evolution of our canine coworkers – what jobs they were originally bred to perform and what work you can see them doing now. Dogs go above and beyond each and every day, not only as beloved family pets, but as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/service-therapy-working-dogs/
| January 31, 2018
Legislative Alerts
NH Bill Would Expand Statewide Commercial Kennel Definition, Impose Bond for Care Requirements
The New Hampshire Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled to consider Senate Bill 569 on February 6, which seeks to significantly expand the state’s definition of ‘commercial kennel’ and impose bond for care requirements for those charged with cruelty. The American Kennel Club and the Dog Owners of the Granite State, our New Hampshire federation, are […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-hampshire-bill-would-expand-statewide-commercial-kennel-definition/
| January 30, 2018
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Should Your Dog Attend Holiday Parties?
'Tis the season for holiday gatherings! But before decking those halls, make sure you have a plan for your pet. To decide if your dog should be around for dinner parties and gift-giving events, first ask yourself the following: Is she well-socialized and fully trained? If you have a fearful, shy, or cranked-up puppy or dog, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/should-your-dog-attend-holiday-parties/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
21 Valentine’s Day Gifts For Dogs And The People Who Love Them
Valentine's Day is a great time to show some love. The day can be the most fun when you spread the love to everyone, including your four-legged friends! If you're feeling like spoiling your dog this February (and they probably deserve it), here some gift ideas that are sure to impress your pup. Treats Nuzzles […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/valentines-day-gifts-for-dogs-and-their-people/
| January 29, 2018