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Expert Advice: Feature
Against All Odds Agility Team Tackles Major Obstacles Both Inside and Outside The Ring
The odds were stacked against Tamara Lazarus and her Scottish Terrier, Honey, of becoming a standout agility team. Both overcame serious medical disorders years ago and have progressed to the point they qualified for the third annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster last month. At the age of 4, Lazarus, of Stamford, Connecticut, contracted amegakaryocytic […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/agility-team-tackles-obstacles/
| March 22, 2016
Canine Partners
Spring is Here – Get Outside & Get Active with Your Dog
This spring consider investing some time in training and spending time with the four-legged member of your family. With longer daylight hours and warmer weather, there's no better time. There are quite a few fun activities you can do with your dog, in addition to walking and hiking. Treibball, agility, and dock diving are just […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/spring-is-here-get-outside-get-active-with-your-dog/
| March 21, 2016
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
20 Facts You Should Know About Timing Of Ovulation In The Bitch
As a breeder, you already know that when it comes to reproduction, the canine species is really unique. I have invested many hours over a number of years to help breeders develop a better understanding of how to be successful in the ultimate pursuit of producing healthy litters. Here is a short recap: Progesterone is secreted […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/timing-ovulation/
| March 21, 2016
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Tax Tips For Dog Breeders
They are two words that strike dread in many hearts (and pocketbooks): tax day. And for dog breeders, there’s good reason to be cautious. Dog-related deductions and other write-offs from activities that could also be hobbies can trigger a red flag at the Internal Revenue Service. But sound business practices will make tax season easier […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/tax-tips-for-dog-breeders/
| March 21, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Illinois Bill Streamlining Forfeiture of Animals on Suspicion of Cruelty to be Considered Tomorrow
The Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee is considering a bill TOMORROW (Wednesday, March 16) that would streamline the current process whereby individuals may permanently lose their dogs on suspicion of cruelty – even before a trial begins. Illinois residents are strongly encouraged to contact the committee and sponsor before the hearing at 3:30 pm tomorrow to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/il-sb2847-senate-hearing/
| March 15, 2016
Canine Partners
Search for Perfect Dog Results in Accepting the Not So Perfect Pup
June 2013. I was settling in for the evening with my two Golden Retrievers who had just enjoyed a fun weekend in the Blue Ridge Mountains at an obedience trial. Before the night was over, I would find myself with one less golden as a result of bloat. That tragic loss began the journey that […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/search-for-perfect-dog-results-in-accepting-the-not-so-perfect-pup/
| March 14, 2016
Chairman's Reports
March 2016 Chairman’s Report
2016 is already showing itself to be a year of opportunity and promise, as evidenced by a wonderful new documentary about our sport that you may know about. For those of you who are not aware, a channel called AT&T U-verse Sports created a twenty-three minute show that went behind the scenes at the 2015 […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/march-2016-chairmans-report/
| March 12, 2016
Expert Advice: Government Relations
Why We Need Purebred Dog Breeders
With the Westminster Kennel Club dog show recently on TV, it inevitably stirs debate about purebred dogs. These days, a vocal segment of the population detests purebred dogs and their breeders. Whether this is a class issue, a generational issue, politics, or something else, it's hard to say, but it goes far beyond the facts […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/why-we-need-purebred-dog-breeders/
| March 11, 2016
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Ovulation Timing in the Bitch
Timing ovulation within the heat cycle of a bitch isn't as straightforward as it first appears. Knowing precisely when ovulation happens is an invaluable skill for all breeders because whelping is based on hormonal changes associated with ovulation -- not from the day bred. Dr. Scarlette Gotwals discusses ovulation timing and canine reproduction. What Hormones Play […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/ovulation-timing-in-the-female/
| March 8, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Connecticut Action Needed: Express Opposition to Non-Economic Damages Bill
Connecticut law already allows the owner of a companion animal that has been intentionally injured or killed to collect economic damages (i.e., claims substantiated by a specific cost), including veterinary care cost and the monetary value of the animal. Connecticut Senate Bill 228 would go a drastic step further and allow non-economic damages in cases […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/connecticut-opposition-non-economic-damages-bill/
| March 2, 2016