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Expert Advice: Events
Check Out the Winners of the “Unleash the Holiday Cheer” Children’s Photo Contest
With the holidays behind us and a cold winter ahead, it is a good time to highlight the way dogs enhance our lives despite the frosty temperatures. During the festivities, young dog lovers across the country recorded their favorite moments with their canine friends. The contest, sponsored by the AKC Public Education Program, asked: What […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/winners-unleash-holiday-cheer/
| April 4, 2016
Canine Partners
Agility is Answer to Easing Puppy’s Fears
PACH Beagle’s Josie MXP3 MXPB MJP3 MJPB PAX owned by Nancy Beagle of Midland, MI Josie is a 7 ½ year old “true All-American,” Nancy says. “Her DNA results could only account for about 50% of her genetic makeup, but there is certainly a herding breed in there somewhere as demonstrated by her herding me […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/agility-is-answer-to-easing-puppys-fears/
| April 1, 2016
Canine Partners
Multi-Talented Twins Share Love for Therapy Dog Service & Hunting
Multi-Talented Twins Share Love for Therapy Dog Service & Hunting Owned by Bonnie & Charles Bird of Bellingham, WA Jigi and Zuzu are All-American Dog twins, born on Bonnie's birthday and brought to their forever home on Charles’ birthday. They are both Grand Champion Barn Hunters and AKC Distinguished Therapy Dogs. Jigi is additionally the […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/multi-talented-twins-share-love-for-therapy-dog-service-hunting/
| March 30, 2016
Canine Partners
Puppy Socialization Session Results in New Partner & Sport
MACH Sir Tucker MXB MJG MXF MFB T2B3 CGC owned by Scott & Denise Beaumont of Granite Falls, WA In November 2010, Scott & Denise helped “socialize” a litter of 8-week-old Aussie mix puppies at Lil’ Waif Puppy Rescue, not intending to bring one home. “But Tucker chose us that day. Thankfully he did,” Denise […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/puppy-socialization-session-results-in-new-partner-sport/
| March 29, 2016
Canine Partners
Rescue Schnauzer Seems Born to Help Others As Therapy Dog
Guira’s Bella THDD CGCA CGCU & Eileen Guiry of Dover, DE Bella, a 10-year-old Miniature Schnauzer, was a rescue dog living in the Kent County SPCA shelter when Eileen Guiry of Dover, DE, adopted her. Eileen quickly recognized that Bella had the makings of an excellent therapy dog. “When I first got Bella, she was […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rescue-schnauzer-seems-born-to-help-others-as-therapy-dog/
| March 25, 2016
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
John Buddie on His Highs, Lows, and the Legacy of Tartanside Collies
For John Buddie, owner-breeder of the prolifically successful Tartanside Collies and the 2015 AKC Breeder of the Year, there was never any doubt about his breed of choice. “My grandparents emigrated from Scotland and Ireland and Collies were the only dog they’d have,” he recalled. “Then one day, when I was about 12, I was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/john-buddie-on-his-highs-lows-and-the-legacy-of-tartanside-collies/
| March 24, 2016
Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Common Dangerous Foods For Your Dog
Dedicated dog lovers tend to be very kind people. We share our hearts and homes (and for some lucky pooches, even the foot of our beds) with our canine pals. Surely there is nothing wrong with sharing our favorite foods with them too, right? Not necessarily. Many of the foods, such as fruits and vegetables, that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/common-dangerous-foods-for-your-dog/
| March 24, 2016
Expert Advice: News
After A Life-Changing Accident, A Former Competitor Finds Solace In His Dog Show Family
For weeks the excitement built up for 70-year-old Randy Schepper returning to his natural turf – the dog-show arena – before attending the Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show in mid-March. One of the Pacific Northwest’s most-loved – and premier – dog handlers, Schepper has been hospitalized and recovering from a devastating auto accident in early […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/after-a-life-changing-accident-a-former-competitor-finds-solace-in-his-dog-show-family/
| March 23, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
10 EASY Tips For Making An Easter Egg Hunt For Your Dog
If you celebrate Easter, you probably fondly remember going on Easter egg hunts as a child. Learning how to get your dog involved in the tradition allows you to never outgrow the fun. Here is a helpful guide to setting up a safe and fun Easter egg hunt for your dog. Plastic Easter eggs can […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-friendly-easter-egg-hunt/
| March 22, 2016
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Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
AKC Marketplace Brings Responsible Breeders, Potential Dog Owners Together
Searching for a new purebred puppy isn’t necessarily as easy as it seems. Sure, anyone can post an advertisement for healthy, purebred, AKC-registered puppies on sites like Facebook and Craigslist, but that doesn’t make them true. It is important for dog owners to know where exactly their new furry friend came from to ensure their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-marketplace/
| March 22, 2016