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Dog Travel Tips
Taking your dog on the family vacation can make for a great trip, if you plan carefully. Are you traveling by car, plane, train, bus, or boat? How long will the trip take? Will you be staying with family or friends, or at a hotel or motel? Is your dog in good health? These are […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/resources/general-tips-information/travel/
| December 19, 2014
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Transitioning from Puppy to Adult Food Based on Breed Size
Paid Advertisement It’s important that your puppy owners move their puppy to an adult formula at the right time to meet nutritional needs and maintain a healthy weight. Timing the transition from a puppy formula to adult formula can vary greatly when considering both the breed and the activity level. Large and giant dogs, for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/transitioning-puppy-adult-food-based-breed-size/
| August 15, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
The Benefits of Size Health Nutrition and Breed Health Nutrition
Paid Advertisement Every dog is unique, and different-sized dogs have very different physiological needs. Finding the right nutrition for a 7-pound Papillon or 200-pound Mastiff can be complicated. In addition to designing food to meet the unique needs of small, medium and large dogs, we at Royal Canin research breed-specific traits and combine scientific and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/benefits-size-health-nutrition-breed-health-nutrition/
| August 15, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Briard “Bruce Lee” Heads to Fifth National Obedience Championship
A nine-year-old tawny Briard named Classique Dior Jack of All Trades, a.k.a. "Bruce Lee," will compete in the 2023 AKC National Obedience Championship.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/briard-bruce-lee-is-a-powerful-obedience-competitor/
| June 17, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
What’s in Your Breeder Kit?
If you’re looking for items to include in your “new puppy kit” to send home with puppy buyers, Tractor Supply Company can help. Start with finding a puppy bed from a huge selection available at the store or online. Use the bed for a basket to place the puppy items in. Search through a huge […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/whats-breeder-kit-25/
| August 14, 2023
Expert Advice: General Health
Bordetella Vaccine for Dogs: What to Know
One important way to keep your dog healthy is to get regular vaccinations. The Bordetella vaccine, in particular, is key to preventing kennel cough.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/bordetella-vaccine-dogs/
| July 6, 2017
Clubs & Delegates
Regulation Highlights August 2023
Centers for Disease Control – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced an extension of current requirements for the import of live dogs from countries at high risk for rabies. Under current requirements established in June 2022 all categories of importers are eligible to import dogs from high-risk counties. Commercially imported […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/regulation-highlights-august-2023/
| August 11, 2023
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues August 2023
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Ten state legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session, and two state legislatures are in special session. AKC Government Relations is currently tracking more than 1,444 local, state, and federal issues. The following are highlights […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-august-2023/
| August 11, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Why Is My Dog So Itchy? Possible Causes & Treatment
Is your dog constantly itching at themselves? There could be a variety of reasons behind the cause of this excessive itch.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-is-my-dog-so-itchy/
| August 2, 2022
Expert Advice: Basic Training
13 Tips From Top Dog Trainers
Whether you’re hoping to enroll your pet in a sporting event or are just trying to teach your new puppy basic house rules, a well-executed training routine is key to meeting your goals. We talked to some of the best trainers for dog sports and got their top tips on training your puppy or dog. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/training-tips-from-the-top/
| January 1, 2009