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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Working Dogs: Meet Four Blue-Collar Dog Breeds
Meet four representatives of the Working Group, blue-collar dogs with strength and smarts, and understand why responsible breeding of working dogs is particularly important.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/working-dogs-blue-collar/
| August 4, 2022
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Kale?
Kale appears in health foods, smoothies, and salads, and is believed to have numerous health benefits for people. But is kale safe for dogs? Is Kale Safe for Dogs? Kale can cause medical problems for dogs. The leafy green contains several potentially harmful natural compounds, including calcium oxalate and isothiocyanates. Calcium oxalate can cause health issues such […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-kale/
| August 2, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
German Pinscher History: A Breed Saved From Extinction
In the 1700s, an ancient German breed, the Pinscher, contributed its genes to a new breed of small pinscher, which evolved into today’s Miniature Pinscher. Two centuries later, the Min Pin returned the favor and, with the assistance of a single brave and dedicated breeder named Werner Jung, saved the German Pinscher from extinction. The […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/german-pinscher-history/
| July 29, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
How to Keep Your Dog Cool in Extreme Heat Without Air Conditioning
The summer heat can be stifling for both dogs and humans. And when we lose power, it is not only stressful on our own bodies but on our dogs' as well. There are a few steps you can take to keep your dog (and you!) safe and cool in extreme heat. Most Dogs Aren't Built […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/keep-dog-cool-summer-heat/
| July 26, 2022
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues July 2022
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. California – AB 1881 as introduced established a “Dog and Cat Bill of Rights”. While the bill only required that the list be posted at shelters and rescues, AKC joined many organizations in expressing significant concerns about putting […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-july-2022/
| July 22, 2022
Press Releases
2022 National Owner-Handled Series & National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes Judging Panels Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panels for the 2022 National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The NOHS Finals will be held […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2022-national-owner-handled-series-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes-judging-panels-now-available/
| July 22, 2022
Legislative Alerts
South Carolina: Two-Year Legislative Session Ends with Wins for Dogs and Dog Owners
The 2021-2022 South Carolina legislative session and special sessions concluded with victories for dogs and dog owners. The American Kennel Club Government Relations team (AKC GR) thanks club members, sportsmen, dog owners, allied organizations, and every individual who contacted their state lawmakers about legislation that affects dogs. Highlights from the two-year legislative session: House Bill […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/south-carolina-two-year-legislative-session-ends-wins-dogs-dog-owners/
| July 20, 2022
Expert Advice: Health
New Groundbreaking Innovations in Canine Cancer
Cancer is the leading cause of death in adult dogs. Approximately 6 million dogs will be newly diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States, with senior dogs at particular risk. It's a diagnosis nobody wants for their beloved pet, but thankfully there are powerful new tools to detect cancer in dogs earlier and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/innovations-in-canine-cancer/
| July 20, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Fast CAT is Gaining Popularity: Here’s How to Get an Edge Up on The Competition
Paid Advertisement Does your dog love to run? Then you may want to consider getting them involved in Fast CAT, which has nothing to do with cats. Using dogs' natural inclination to run and chase, it's a sport that all dogs get a kick out of, from Greyhounds to Pekingese. What is Fast CAT? The […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/fast-cat-gaining-popularity-heres-get-edge-competition/
| July 19, 2022
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Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
One Rottweiler’s Mission to Lift Human Spirits
For Dogtor Loki, comforting people comes naturally. Whenever she sees someone who needs emotional TLC, she goes into “parking mode.” “She’ll walk up and then kind of back herself, like a truck, and sit on your feet and give her back to you,” says Caroline Benzel, 32, a student at the University of Maryland School […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/on-call-one-rottweilers-mission-to-lift-human-spirits/
| July 15, 2022