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Legislative Alerts
NJ Alert: Bills Impacting Consumer Protections to be Heard Monday, January 30 ‘ Take Action Now!
New Jersey Assembly Bill 2338 and Senate Bill 63, which seek to amend the state's Pet Purchase Protection Act with many confusing provisions, to significantly restrict the ability of pet owners to obtain a puppy of their choice, and to significantly limit some hobby breeders, are scheduled to be considered by the Assembly Appropriations Committee […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-alert-bills-impacting-consumer-protections-to-be-heard-monday-january-30-take-action-now/
| January 26, 2017
Canine Partners
Rescue Dachshund Stars on Rose Bowl Surfing Dog Float
Coppertone, a rescue Miniature Dachshund, is already a star for her surfing prowess, but she received the national spotlight on New Year’s Day as part of the Surf Dog Float in the Rose Bowl Parade. The float, at 90 feet long and 148,000 pounds, set a Guinness World Record for the heaviest and longest float […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rescue-dachshund-stars-on-rose-bowl-surfing-dog-float/
| January 6, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
7 Reasons Why You Should Run With Your Dog
1. It helps your heart. The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise or 75 minutes per week of vigorous exercise (or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity) to promote heart health. Sure, a long walk each day after work can do the trick, too, but by increasing the intensity of the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/reasons-why-you-should-run-with-your-dog/
| September 22, 2014
Expert Advice: Feature
Meet Miss P, The Beagle Who Won Westminster
Polite applause and a smattering of cheers greeted Miss P as she strutted a final lap before the judge who would crown the Best in Show at Westminster.The 15-inch Beagle was clearly an underdog. The Madison Square Garden crowd loudly let it be known that their favorites were Swagger, an Old English Sheepdog, and Charlie, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-miss-p-the-beagle-who-won-westminster/
| September 8, 2014
Expert Advice: General Health
Six Ways to Keep Your Dog Healthy
Cover these six basics in taking care of your puppy, and you can help him stay happy, healthy, and strong.Proper NutritionYour puppy needs a diet that is right for his age level. Premium brands often have higher-quality ingredients, so it might be worth springing for one. Your vet can help you choose the right food. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/six-keys-to-a-healthy-pup/
| July 2, 2014
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Should You Paper or Pad Train Your Dog?
The answer? Why not! If you live in a city or another area that doesn’t have easy access to the outdoors, paper-training is an easy and effective way to housebreak your puppy. Here's how: To start, you’ll need newspapers and an old vinyl shower curtain, or puppy training pads. Choose a room with a floor that is easily wiped clean, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/the-joys-of-paper-or-pad-training/
| January 1, 2009
Expert Advice: News
Why I Sold a Puppy to Miley Cyrus
Anyone who follows Miley Cyrus on Twitter or Instagram knows the singer adores her dogs. In fact, the recent death of one of them, an Alaskan Klee Kai named Floyd, broke the young celebrity’s heart so much that a bulk of her social media posts were dedicated to him. (Floyd was also memorialized with a concert tribute, a shrine, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/why-i-sold-a-puppy-to-miley-cyrus/
| January 1, 2009