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Expert Advice: News
Award-Winning Service Dog Helps 11-Year-Old With Rare Disorder Gain Independence
A Great Dane named George who is a service dog for 11-year-old Bella Burton is one of five recipients for this year's AKC Humane Fund Award for Canine Excellence, which honors dogs that have had a significant impact on their owners and communities. Bella, who suffers from the genetic disorder Morquio syndrome, received George a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/great-dane-service-dog-helps-girl/
| November 24, 2015
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Tips To Help Keep Your Dog Safe This Thanksgiving
For most people, Thanksgiving means family gatherings with an abundance of delicious food for everyone. And even though we want to include our dogs in the celebrations, some of our holiday food is not safe for them. At Pet Poison Helpline, we believe that prevention is the best option for keeping our pets healthy — […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/thanksgiving-tips-for-dogs/
| November 23, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
5 Collies Who Are Real-Life Lassies
Everyone knows Lassie, the brave Collie who guarded the little farm boy, Timmy Martin, with her life. Week after week, Lassie dragged her trouble-prone charge from the brink of disaster. From her very first incarnation, in Eric Knight’s classic Lassie Come Home in 1940, her name—and her breed—has been synonymous with intelligence, courage, love, and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/5-collies-real-life-lassies/
| November 18, 2015
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Expert Advice: News
Kicker the Golden Retriever: One Therapy Dog’s Legacy
Jo Anne Fusco has been involved with the American Kennel Club for as long as she can remember. As an owner of AKC registered Golden Retrievers, Jo Anne became a Canine Good Citizenevaluator and began working with a therapy dog group. She was instrumental in starting the Doggy Daze program at St. Jude's Children Hospital, which helps to relieve […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/kicker-the-therapy-dogs-legacy/
| November 18, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
5 Ways That The Westie Is Really A Big Dog In A Little Dog’s Body
The West Highland White Terrier originated long ago in the Scottish Highlands, where the breed was prized as a tough, efficient hunter of vermin and small game in the rugged landscape. He is closely related to several other terrier breeds from the region, including the Scottish Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Skye Terrier, and Dandie Dinmont Terrier. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/5-ways-westie/
| November 12, 2015
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Life With Weimaraners: Tips from a Breeder
Carole Lee Richards got her first Weimaraner in 1978. She was just looking for a pet at the time, but her interest in the breed quickly grew, and eventually she bred her first litter and was competing in dog shows. Since then she has bred many champions, become an AKC judge, and handled Weimaraners in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/life-with-weimaraners-tips-from-a-breeder/
| November 12, 2015
Legislative Alerts
New Jersey Info: Assembly Committees to Consider Service Dog, Pet Sales Monday, November 16
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 On Monday, November 16, 2015, two committees of the New Jersey Assembly will consider bills pertaining to dogs and sales regulations. The bills include: AB 2524 / SB 1877 – These companion bills provide that any person with disabilities accompanied by a guide or service dog, or any guide or service […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-assembly-committees-hearings-november-16-2015/
| November 11, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Clark County, NV: Your Help Needed to Oppose Animal Control Changes That Harm Pets
The Clark County, NV County Commission will consider changes to their animal control code on Tuesday, November 17th which will negatively impact breeders, fanciers and dog owners. It is imperative that responsible owners and breeders contact their county commissioners and attend this meeting to oppose these changes. Clark County, NV is revising their existing breeder […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/clark-nevada-oppose-animal-control-changes-harm-pets/
| November 11, 2015
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Clubs & Delegates
New CDC Flyers Illustrate Requirements for Entering the U.S. with a Dog
More and more people are traveling with their pets and bringing dogs into the United States from overseas. Although a pet doesn’t need a passport to enter or re-enter the United States, you are required to provide certain documentation attesting to the health of your dog or cat. These rules serve to protect the U.S. […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/new-cdc-flyers-illustrate-requirements-entering-u-s-dog/
| November 10, 2015
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Expert Advice: Government Relations
New CDC Flyers Illustrate Requirements for Entering the U.S. with a Dog
More and more people are traveling with their pets and bringing dogs into the United States from overseas. Although a pet doesn’t need a passport to enter or re-enter the United States, you are required to provide certain documentation attesting to the health of your dog or cat. These rules serve to protect the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/cdc-flyers-requirements-entering-united-states/
| November 10, 2015