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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Puppies During the Holidays? —Tips for Handling Holiday Puppy Placements
The holidays are not the ideal time to send a puppy to a new home. There is too much hustle and bustle with travel, visitors, decorations, and gifts. Puppies require a lot of attention and work, and the last thing a breeder wants is for their puppy to be neglected when it first enters its […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/puppies-holidays-tips-handling-holiday-puppy-placements/
| December 13, 2016
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Clubs & Delegates
AKC Honors US Senator Kelly Ayotte for Protecting Domestic Violence Victims and Pets
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), presented U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire with the AKC Legislator of the Year Award on Friday, October 14, at the Souhegan Kennel Club’s Fall Extravaganza and Regional Obedience Trial in Amherst. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the AKC is proud to recognize Senator Ayotte’s important role […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/ayotte-legislator-award/
| October 19, 2016
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club and The Theriogenology Foundation Announce 2016 Companion Animal Residents
New York, NY - The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry, the Theriogenology Foundation and the AKC Canine Health Foundation announced today the 2016 residents of the American Kennel Club/Theriogenology Foundation Companion Animal Residencies in Theriogenology. The residency program is made possible by generous grants from the AKC and the AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/theriogenology-2016-companion-animal-residents/
| September 28, 2016
Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Reasons to Breed
From the Dalmatian Club of America breed column in the March 2016 AKC Gazette “I only breed for myself” is a phrase I’ve heard frequently over the years. It does sound rather noble: I’m not in it for the money, I’m not filling shelters with surplus dogs, and most importantly, I’m not a backyard breeder/puppy […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/reasons-to-breed/
| September 1, 2016
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
AKC Pet Insurance 30-Day Certificate: Real Pets, Real Problems, Real Protection
In the article “Why You Should Get the AKC Pet Insurance 30-Day Certificate” featured in the July issue, you heard a real-life story that demonstrated just how beneficial sending your puppies home with insurance can be in the event of an emergency. Thankfully, emergency situations are few and far between; but as we all know, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-pet-insurance-30-day-certificate-real-pets-real-problems-real-protectio/
| September 1, 2016
Press Releases
AKC Humane Fund Announces Winners of the 2016 Sir John D. Spurling, OBE, KCVO Scholarship
The AKC Humane Fund, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2016 recipients of the Sir John D. Spurling Scholarship, celebrating the human-canine bond. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund awards five full-time students enrolled in courses of study that contribute to the well-being of dogs and the advancement of responsible pet ownership. The scholarship is […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-humane-fund-awards-spurling-scholarships/
| August 17, 2016
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How to Help Your New Puppy Deal With Separation Anxiety
Imagine, if you can, being a little baby, cared for and safe with your parents and siblings. Then imagine being abruptly removed from everything you know and plopped down in a new place, with new people, new sounds, smells, and sights. Sounds pretty scary, doesn't it? That's how a new puppy feels when you bring […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-help-your-new-puppy-deal-with-separation-anxiety/
| July 28, 2016
Expert Advice: Health
How Long Do Dogs Live?
Humans have much longer lifespans than dogs. This is a basic fact of dog ownership and one that many owners struggle with when the time comes to say goodbye. While we may wish our dogs could live forever, knowing how long dogs live helps prepare us for their needs as seniors, ensuring that we give […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-long-do-dogs-live/
| July 14, 2016
Expert Advice: Puppy Information
Why I Chose to Buy a Puppy Using AKC Marketplace
Header photo courtesy of Nancy Bishop, AKC Breeder of Merit The decision to get a puppy is a big one. First, there's deciding what kind of puppy you want, choosing a breed, and then, finding a reputable and professional breeder to ensure you are getting the dog of your dreams. And finding the right breeder […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/why-i-chose-to-buy-a-puppy-using-the-akc-marketplace/
| July 8, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Sarasota County, FL to Consider Changes to Ordinance Restricting Pet Sales
The Sarasota County Commission will discuss a proposed amendment to an ordinance adopted in April of 2016. The staff is recommending that the hobby breeder definition be eliminated and that the definition of “Commercial Establishment” be modified to more clearly exclude those who engage in occasional sales and responsible hobby breeding. This action is in […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/sarasota-fl-restrict-pet-sales/
| June 20, 2016