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AKC Title Recognition Spring 2019
The AKC works with several non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog titling program and the AKC Search & Rescue title program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); and the North […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/akc-title-recognition-spring-2019/
| July 2, 2019
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Expert Advice: Safety
Tips For Keeping Your Dog Safe This Summer
Summer is the time to have outdoor fun with our dogs. Longer walks in the park, ambitious hikes, beach days, or family travel—the sun is shining, and the outdoors is calling. But hot weather can also make us uncomfortable, and it poses special risks for dogs. From increased exposure to ticks and other insects to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/summer-safety-tips-for-dogs/
| May 20, 2019
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Competition Title Update Summer 2018
Competition/Titles Update We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience and Tracking. This past quarter delivered an All-American Dog winning a division of the AKC National Agility Championship and the first ever Versatility Companion Dog Level 3 (VCD3)! AGILITY AKC National Agility […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-title-update-spring-2018/
| June 21, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues February 2017
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2017 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama — Senate Bill 17 /House Bill 45 would create the “Alabama Dog and Cat Breeders Commission” with authority to license, regulate, and inspect dog and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-february-2017/state-issues-february-2017/
| June 15, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues March 2017
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2017 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama — Senate Bill 17 /House Bill 45 would create the “Alabama Dog and Cat Breeders Commission” with authority to license, regulate, and inspect dog and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-march-2017/state-issues-march-2017/
| June 14, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues April 2017
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2017 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama — Senate Bill 17 /House Bill 45 would create the “Alabama Dog and Cat Breeders Commission” with authority to license, regulate, and inspect dog and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-april-2017/state-issues-april-2017/
| June 14, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues May 2017
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2017 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama — House Bill 91 would create a civil cause of action of wrongful injury or death of a companion or service animal when a […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-may-2017/state-issues-may-2017/
| June 14, 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
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Expert Advice: AKC Gazette
Storm, the Doberman Who Owned Westminster
In the early 1950s, a stunning Doberman Pinscher came charging out of California to vanquish the best show dogs the East Coast elites had to offer. In the process, he became an international superstar. Among the treasures of the AKC Library & Archives is the Len and Shirley Carey collection of photos, clippings, scrapbooks, correspondence, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/gazette/storm-doberman-owned-westminster/
| January 31, 2018
Press Releases
Helyne E. Medeiros Named 2017 AKC Breeder Of The Year
Helyne E. Medeiros Named 2017 AKC Breeder Of The Year -Award Presented at AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin- Helyne E. Medeiros was presented with the 2017 AKC Breeder of the Year award for her Seasyde Pointers at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 16, 2017. The annual award […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/helyne-e-medeiros-named-2017-akc-breeder-of-the-year/
| December 17, 2017