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Canine Partners
Scrawny Stray Blooms into Beloved Agility Champ
Ruby was a wormy, skinny puppy when Judy Finley of Edina, MN, adopted her from the local shelter. Once she got her health back, Ruby had a lot of energy so Judy thought she better channel it productively and took her to agility class. Ruby loved the sport and is now an AKC Agility champion […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/scrawny-stray-blooms-into-beloved-agility-champ/
| March 1, 2016
Expert Advice: News
AKC Expands Breeder Education Program
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the expansion of its Breeder Education platform to include new courses and materials. With Royal Canin USA as the sponsor, the AKC continues its long-standing commitment to advance the health and welfare of all dogs by creating one of the world’s foremost online breeder education libraries. In […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-expands-breeder-education-platform/
| March 1, 2016
Legislative Alerts
New Jersey to Consider Bills Limiting Pet Choice & Consumer Protections, Other Issues on Thursday, M
Monday, February 29, 2016 On Thursday, March 3, 2016, committees of the New Jersey Legislature will consider several dog-related bills. New Jersey residents are strongly encouraged to take action on the bills, as noted below. Senate Economic Growth Committee The New Jersey Senate Economic Growth Committee is scheduled to consider three bills dealing with dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-jersey-multi-bill-post-february-29/
| February 29, 2016
Canine Partners
Senior Dog Rescued from Shelter Gets New Home & CGC Title
Simon was wandering the roads of Georgia when animal control picked him up and took him to the county shelter. The Aussie-mix was getting along in years and was in bad shape. The chances were slim that he would be adopted before his time was up, but Country Livin’ Pet Rescue pulled him out of […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/senior-dog-rescued-from-shelter-gets-new-home-cgc-title/
| February 25, 2016
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Expert Advice: News
Blind Man’s Stolen Guide Dog Returned With Note
For six years, Qiaoqiao has led a visually impaired masseuse, Tian Fengbo, around Bejing. So Fengbo was devastated when 7-year-old Labrador Retriever was stolen out of his assistant’s hands during a walk Monday morning by men in a gray van. Dog thefts are common in China, the New York Times reports, but because Qiaoqiao is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/blind-mans-stolen-guide-dog-returned-note/
| February 24, 2016
Canine Partners
Shadow Earns Rally Title at 6 Months & Top Title by 2 Years
Shadow Earns Rally Title at 6 Months & Top Title by 2 Years Sandy River Casts a Shadow BN RAE, owned by Jan Treharne of Brush Prairie, WA, has been a fast learner since she adopted him at age 8 weeks. The Lab/Border Collie mix entered his first AKC Rally competition at age 6 months […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/shadow-earns-rally-title-at-6-months-top-title-by-2-years/
| February 23, 2016
Canine Partners
Labeled as Untrainable, Harlie Proves Previous Owner Wrong & Brings Home the Ribbons
Sype's Harlie RN TD TDU THD CGCA CGCU, known as just Harlie, has so many dog sports titles now that they are longer than his name. But as a puppy, Harlie was abandoned by his owner in a vacant rental property with little food or water because she said the pup was “untrainable.” Harlie’s loving […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/labeled-as-untrainable-harlie-proves-previous-owner-wrong-brings-home-the-ribbons/
| February 22, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Rhode Island: Tethering Restrictions, Other Dog Bills To Be Considered on Wednesday, February 24
On Wednesday, February 24, the Rhode Island House Health, Education, and Welfare Committee will consider several dog-related bills, including House Bill 7062, which seeks to further restrict the practice of humane tethering of dogs. Current Rhode Island law provides specific exemptions from the state’s restrictions on the practice of tethering animals. Exempted parties include licensed […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/rhode-island-tethering-dog-bills/
| February 22, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever Is Once Again America’s Most Popular Dog
BREED 2015 2014 2013 Retrievers (Labrador) 1 1 1 German Shepherd Dogs 2 2 2 Retrievers (Golden) 3 3 3 Bulldogs 4 4 5 Beagles 5 5 4 French Bulldogs 6 9 11 Yorkshire Terriers 7 6 6 Poodles 8 7 8 Rottweilers 9 10 9 Boxers 10 8 7 Pointers (German Shorthaired) 11 12 […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-is-once-again-americas-most-popular-dog/
| February 22, 2016
Expert Advice: News
A Walk Through Our Favorite Moments From This Year’s Westminster Dog Show
Every year the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show comes to New York City to celebrate dogs, breeders, owners, handlers, and all others who are a part of a dog's journey. This year we had some wonderful moments, made some history, and crowned another champion. Come with us as we take a walk through a dog's […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/favorite-westminster-moments-2016/
| February 18, 2016