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Canine Partners
Meet AKC Coursing Ability Superstar – Vera
Meet Vera the Dragon Slayer CAX2 Vera is a 3 year old Boxer mix that Norman Price of Kennewick, WA, adopted from a rescue group in July 2011. “But the truth is she rescued me. She is my best friend and I love her very much,” he said. Norman was told that a family found […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/meet-akc-coursing-ability-superstar-vera/
| April 13, 2015
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Looking for a Good Dog Book?
If you run out of conversation topics with a dog lover, I suggest you ask, “What are your favorite dog books?” If you run out of conversation topics with a dog lover, I suggest you ask, “What are your favorite dog books?” There are of course the wonderful classic dog stories that are familiar to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/looking-for-a-good-dog-book/
| April 13, 2015
Canine Partners
Meet Sasi – AKC Obedience & Coursing Stand-Out
Sasi, formally known as Sassafras Armfield Hahn UD CAX, has achieved the most advanced level of AKC Obedience – the Utility Dog title – and also the top title in AKC Coursing Ability – the Coursing Ability Excellent title for 25 passes. Her owners, Steve & Anne Hahn of Towson, MD, say they are very […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/meet-sasi-akc-obedience-coursing-stand-out/
| April 10, 2015
Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Nutrition and Feeding For Your Dog
A good diet will keep your dog looking and feeling his best. It provides your dog with the right amounts of essential nutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. Your dog must have all these in correct proportions to stay healthy. Dog food companies make a variety of foods for all life stages, from […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/nutrition-feeding/
| April 10, 2015
Canine Partners
Meet AKC Rally Stand-Out: Snoopy
Snoopy, formally known as Legends Tally Ho RAE BN CD OA OAJ CGC, and his owner Lisa Walk of Cato, NY, have achieved the top AKC Rally title of Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE) with many top scores. In addition, the team has earned AKC Obedience titles, AKC Agility titles and the AKC Canine Good Citizen […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/meet-akc-rally-stand-out-snoopy/
| April 9, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
What are the best dog breeds for your kids?
There was a time not long ago that nearly every advertisement featuring a child with a dog seemed to include a Lab or a Golden Retriever, consistently among the most popular dog breeds in America. Today, there’s a bit more variety in the breeds being photographed with children for commercial advertising. Perhaps the public perception […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/best-dog-breeds-for-kids-families/
| April 9, 2015
Canine Partners
Charlie – A Rescue Success Story
This story is brought to us by Judy Davis. Judy and her husband, Scott, of Deming, WA, are the rescuers – and adopters – of Scott’s Sir Charlie RE. Charlie has a very special story that Judy has graciously shared with us, and we know that you will enjoy this true success tale. My […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/charlie-a-rescue-success-story/
| April 8, 2015
Canine Partners
Give Me Some Space! Train Your Dog to Back Off
By Aryn Hervel This training tip is brought to you by Aryn Hervel of Novato, CA. Aryn owns and runs Leaps & Hounds Dog Training, a behavior consulting and pet dog training business. Aryn and her All-American Dog, MACH4 Crush, are one of the top AKC Agility teams in the AKC Canine Partners program, having […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/give-me-some-space-train-your-dog-to-back-off/
| April 7, 2015
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
What I Have Learned in 45 Years as a Breeder
By Kathy LorentzenBy Kathy Lorentzen Reprinted with permission from Dogs in Review and author Kathy Lorentzen, from the February 2015 issue of Dogs in Review magazine. 1. Start slow. Regardless of how much you think you know, you probably don’t know very much when you are a fledgling breeder. The faster you go, the more […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/what-i-have-learned-in-45-years-as-a-breeder-40215/
| April 3, 2015
Expert Advice: News
Sculpture Unveiled By Dog Hero
Real Life Search and Rescue Dog Hero Unveils New DOGNY Sculpture Ruger Von Konigsdorf, one of the many search and rescue (SAR) dogs who inspired the American Kennel Club's charitable DOGNY public art program, had the honor Wednesday, September 4, of unveiling the DOGNY sculpture that will serve as the unofficial mascot to New York […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/sculpture-unveiled-by-dog-hero/
| April 3, 2015