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Legislative Alerts
Illinois Committees to Consider Allowing Private Citizens to Remove Animals from Vehicles
Two bills will be considered in Illinois on Tuesday, April 10, that would allow private citizens to remove animals from locked vehicles if they have a good faith belief the animal is in imminent danger. The AKC agrees that no person or animal should ever be left in a situation where their health or safety […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-committees-consider-allowing-private-citizens-remove-animals-vehicles/
| April 6, 2018
Legislative Alerts
Victory on Tethering Proposals in Onondaga County, NY
The Onondaga County Legislature had been considering two proposals that would impact a dog owner’s ability to keep their dog outside. The AKC Government Relations department urged residents and those who participate in events in Onondaga County to share concerns with Legislator Ryan’s proposal, which would prohibit anyone from tethering a dog outdoors for more […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/victory-tethering-proposals-onondaga-county-ny/
| April 5, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever Is Most Popular Breed for 27th Year in a Row
In the last 27 years, things have changed dramatically. Facebook launched, Apple took over the mobile world, the United States has gone through four different presidents, and the AKC launched agility, Scent Work, Trick Dog, and more. One thing, however, has remained the same. Since 1991, the Labrador Retriever has been the most popular dog breed in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-most-popular-breed-27th-year-row/
| March 28, 2018
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Expert Advice: Studies
Research Shows Your Dog Can Hear When You’re Happy or Sad
Dogs' ability to communicate with humans is unlike any other species in the animal kingdom. They can sense our emotions, read our facial expressions, and even follow our pointing gestures. They seem to possess a special skill for knowing exactly how we're feeling. But not much is known about the role that hearing plays in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dogs-can-hear-your-emotions/
| April 5, 2018
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Peyton Goes to the Dog Show by Lee Canalizo
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="Lesson Plan: Grades K-1"] Using Illustrations in Peyton Goes to the Dog Show Learning Objectives Students will use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters. Grade Levels K-1 Common Core Standard CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.7 Participate in shared […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/book-studies/peyton-goes-dog-show-lee-canalizo/
| April 4, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
New Book “The Dog” Presents a Scholarly Portrait of Man’s Best Friend
Ironically, the most compelling passages from “The Dog: A Natural History,” by Ádám Miklósi, focus on our best friend’s future rather than his past. But the bulk of this scholarly, yet highly readable, 224-page volume — published by the Princeton University Press ($27.95) and scheduled for wide release on April 11 — explores the history […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-dog-a-natural-history/
| April 4, 2018
Sports & Events
Training Your Dog in Junior Showmanship
Like many young people who have become involved in dog showing, I first heard about it from others. In my case, I learned a lot about it when I was in sixth grade and did a project for one of my teachers, who enjoyed raising and showing dogs. That’s when I knew that it was […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-spotlight/training-your-dog-in-junior-showmanship/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Heartworm Awareness Month: 5 Things to Remember From AKC’s Chief Veterinary Officer
April is National Heartworm Awareness month, but not every dog owner is well versed in the potentially deadly parasite. It's only transmitted by mosquitos, which pick up larval heartworms — called microfilaria — circulating in the bloodstream of an infected animal. Dogs with heartworm can be treated, but the best approach to the parasite is prevention. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/heartworm-tips-for-heartworm-awareness-month/
| April 4, 2018
Legislative Alerts
NH REMINDER: Commercial Kennel Bill to be Heard Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 4
New Hampshire Senate Bill 569, which seeks to expand those considered “commercial kennels” by the state and create bond for care requirements, is scheduled for consideration by the House Environment and Agriculture Committee on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. This may be residents’ last chance to personally express concerns with SB 569. All concerned dog owners […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-reminder-commercial-kennel-bill-heard-tomorrow-wednesday-april-4/
| April 3, 2018
Press Releases
AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Draws Largest Entry in History of Event
AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN DRAWS LARGEST ENTRY IN HISTORY OF EVENT Dogs from 50 States and 44 Countries Will Vie for Best in Show The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin has drawn record entry numbers in its 17th year. An entry of 4803 dogs will compete for the title […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-by-royal-canin-draws-largest-entry-in-history-of-event/
| November 21, 2017