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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Standard Schnauzer Facts You May Not Know
Learn fascinating Standard Schnauzer facts, including the function of their whiskers or beard, as well as how they came to America.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-standard-schnauzer/
| February 6, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Neptune Beach (FL) Proposed Animal Ordinance Contains Problematic Sections
A proposed ordinance that contains provisions of concern to dog owners has passed first reading in Neptune Beach, Florida.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/neptune-beach-fl-proposed-animal-ordinance-contains-problematic-sections/
| February 3, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Hawaii Action Needed: Committee to Hear Multiple Problematic Dog-Related Bills Tomorrow, Feb. 3
The Hawaii House of Representative's Agriculture Committee is scheduled to consider several dog-related proposals on Friday, February 3, that severely restrict the rights of responsible dog owners.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hawaii-action-needed-committee-to-hear-multiple-problematic-dog-related-bills-tomorrow-feb-3/
| February 2, 2017
Expert Advice: Government Relations
Westwood, NJ Receives AKC Dog-Friendly Community Award
“Opening this new facility represents a big victory for FDTC and for dog lovers in the community. Before finding this location, the club scoured the area but was unable to find an appropriate location. Even after this location was found, the club had to request a variance from the borough’s zoning laws in order to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/westwood-nj-to-receive-akc-dog-friendly-community-award/
| February 1, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
9 Reasons Why Leonbergers Are Totally Unforgettable
In the mid-1800s, an exotic-animal dealer combined Saint Bernard, Newfoundland, Great Pyrenees and other breeds to create the Leonberger. Some say the idea was to make a dog that looked like the lion on the seal of the town of Leonberg, today in Southern Germany. While developed as all-around working dogs—equipped for everything from water […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/9-reasons-why-leonbergers-are-totally-unforgettable/
| February 1, 2017
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
A Checklist for Your Dog Sitter
We wish we could always bring our dogs with us when we have to go away, but sometimes that's just not possible. Hiring a pet sitter to stay at your home and stick to your dog's regular routine will help make the time you're away a little less stressful for him (but don't worry—you'll still […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/dog-sitter-checklist/
| January 31, 2017
Expert Advice: Conformation
The Puli’s Storied Path to Best in Show
When a Puli named “Preston,” won Best in Show at the AKC National Championship, he had one handler, one breeder, and several thousand co-owners. Preston became every Puli person’s dog the moment Dr. Anthony DiNardo pointed to him as his choice to win it all. It was a watershed moment for a dog breed that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/pulis-path-to-best-in-show/
| January 31, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
What Was the German Shepherd Bred to Do?
By now the lean, chiseled body of Rin Tin Tin is engraved in most people’s minds. A faithful companion, best friend, and super sleuth alongside his partners, Rin Tin Tin brought the emblematic German Shepherd Dog into our lives and living rooms throughout the years, gaining popularity for this intelligent dog breed that waned only […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/what-was-the-gsd-bred-to-do/
| January 31, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The Doberman Pinscher Is an Intelligent, Discerning, and Fearless Guardian
The Doberman Pinscher (Doberman) is a powerful and muscular member of the Working Group developed for police and military work and to be a protector and companion in the home. The breed originated in Germany and quickly gained popularity in other countries for its courage, intelligence, and loyalty. The Doberman Pinscher is named for Karl […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/facts-about-the-doberman-pinscher/
| January 31, 2017
Expert Advice: Conformation
An Inside Look Into the World of Professional Dog Handling
For many dog lovers, dog shows can be equal parts magic and mystery. Ever wonder how the top dogs get to the top? And just who is that human on the other end of the lead? Quite often, it’s a breeder or an owner who lovingly presents his or her dog to the judges. In […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/inside-look-into-world-of-professional-dog-handling/
| January 30, 2017