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2021 AKC US Detection Dog Conference
2022 | 2019 | 2018 November 10, 2021 – AKC DDTF Webinar Series - Recap and Recording: Dogs that Work Need Diets that Work (Blog & click link to view recording) August 31, 2021 - AKC DDTF Webinar Series - Webinar Highlights Essential Qualities at 3 – 6 Months for Future Detection Dogs (Blog & […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/2021-akc-us-detection-dog-conference/
| September 9, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Best Rottweiler Names For Your Confident And Loyal Puppy
Rottweilers are as loyal and loving as they are protective and confident. The working dog has been a long-loved breed that dates back to the times of the Roman Empire. And while they have played various roles over the course of history, today they make a fun-loving companion for families across the country. The breed is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/best-rottweiler-names/
| May 5, 2022
Legislative Alerts
New York: Bill Limiting Pet Choice, Breed Rescue Advancing – Contact Your State Senator
Today the New York Senate Agriculture Committee passed a bill which will prohibit retail pet stores from selling any dogs or cats. Instead, they would only be allowed to “showcase” animals available for adoption from a shelter, rescue, or adoption agency that has no affiliation with breeders. Senate Bill 1130 now goes to the full […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-bill-limiting-pet-choice-breed-rescue-advancing-contact-state-senator/
| May 3, 2022
Legislative Alerts
New York: Senate Committee Considering Limiting Pet Choice, Breeder Rescue on Tuesday
On Tuesday, May 3, the New York Senate Agriculture Committee will consider a bill which will prohibit retail pet stores from selling any dogs or cats. Instead, they would only be allowed to “showcase” animals available for adoption from a shelter, rescue, or adoption agency that has no affiliation with breeders. Senate Bill 1130 previously […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-senate-committee-considering-limiting-pet-choice-breeder-rescue-tuesday/
| April 29, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Are Mixed-Breed Dogs Healthier Than Purebred Dogs?
For more than 30 years, I have served as a veterinarian at one of the largest veterinary emergency hospitals in the country. Each year, our hospital treats more than 11,000 cats and dogs in our emergency room. Thousands more see our veterinary specialists. As you might guess, I’ve taken care of a lot of dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/mixed-breed-purebred-health/
| June 14, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
What Items Should Be Included In A Puppy Kit for New Owners?
ASK AKC Dear AKC: My Bulldog will soon be having her first litter. What should be included in a puppy kit for the new owners? -- Novice Breeder Needs Dear Novice: A great way to insure a new puppy's continued success with their new family is to provide an abundance of resources for each new owner. As a longtime […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/items-to-include-in-puppy-kit/
| May 18, 2015
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Dog Pregnancy: Signs, Care, and Preparing for Puppies
Welcoming a new litter of puppies into the world is very rewarding, but dog pregnancies can be confusing and stressful, as well as time-consuming and costly. If you are considering breeding your dog, there is so much information that you need to know. You should be familiar with your breed's standard and individual breed health test […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dog-pregnancy-care-prep/
| January 27, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
How to Plan Multiple-Sire Litters
Multiple-sire litters are not new to breeders, yet they represent less than 1 percent of AKC registration statistics. But why? The practice is rooted in science, and with DNA testing being commonplace, why not hedge your bets? Still, historically, breeders have shied away from the practice, which, while appealing, is not without controversy. Accidental breedings […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/plan-multiple-sire-litters/
| June 2, 2015
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
How and When to Refuse Stud Service
Breeding and showing dogs is a roller-coaster ride, with exhilarating highs and great disappointments in equal measure. You must make difficult decisions, and when they impact friends, saying "no" can be especially hard. If you own a stud dog, one of those difficult decisions will be turning down a bitch owner who wishes to breed […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/refusing-stud-service/
| April 1, 2018
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Rehoming a Dog Responsibly: What to Know
When we bring a dog into our family, most of us imagine that we will have that dog for the rest of the dog's life. While this is the ideal, it isn't always the reality. If your life circumstances change and you're no longer able to care for your dog, there are ethical ways to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/rehoming-dog-responsibly-know/
| April 19, 2022