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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Feeding Puppies, Large and Small
The range of sizes among dog breeds is greater than that of any other animal. For example, a 150-pound Newfoundland is 50 times the size of a three-pound Pomeranian. And as you might expect, large breed puppies and small breed puppies have very different nutritional needs. There are general rules for feeding any puppy, but […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/feeding-puppies-large-and-small/
| March 20, 2015
Canine Partners
AKC Master Agility Champion: Chance
In 2008, Diana was meeting a friend at a gas station near her home to follow her to a dog event. “Upon arriving, I saw a young, mixed breed dog sitting on the curb tied to a fire hydrant. My friend ran up to my car and was very upset. She said, ‘They left […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/akc-master-agility-champion-chance/
| March 20, 2015
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Type: The Breeder’s Foundation
Anyone who aspires to be a breeder rather than merely a producer of puppies must first understand the nuances of correct type, following the recipe given in the breed standard. Just what is type? In general, with regard to purebred dogs type means those physical features and characteristics that define the breed—that make a Golden […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/type-the-breeders-foundation/
| March 20, 2015
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
In Praise of the Older Stud Dog
Some dogs, just like good wine, age with grace. They are sound and wise and still have some spark well into their senior years, and through their endurance they have demonstrated value to the breed There are many advantages to using a quality older male as a litter sire. Not only do you know that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/in-praise-of-the-older-stud-dog/
| March 20, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Montana: Committee Vote on Overreaching Pet Breeder Law Scheduled for March 24
A bill to regulate pet breeders is scheduled to be voted on by the House Business and Labor Committee on March 24. House Bill 608 seeks to establish licensing, inspections, regulations, fees, and penalties for dog and cat breeders. It would define a “commercial breeder” as: A person or entity who owns, keeps, or harbors […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/montana-house-bill-608-vote-breeder-law/
| March 20, 2015
Expert Advice: News
The Definition of “Man’s Best Friend”
by Joan HarriganReprinted from: The Canine Chronicle We’ve all seen Rin Tin Tin’s acts of heroism on the silver screen or read about heroic dogs rescuing drowning victims or finding lost children. But it is not every day that one hears about a puppy -- less than 4-months-old -- prompting his owner to seek medical […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-definition-of-mans-best-friend/
| March 20, 2015
Expert Advice: Events
Winners Crowned at Rally and Obedience National Championships
The 2015 Obedience and AKC Rally National Champions were crowned this weekend at the American Kennel Club's National Obedience Championship and the AKC Rally National Championship, held at Purina Farms just outside of St. Louis, Missouri. The Championships drew more than 500 of the most highly trained dogs in the nation. Pamela Manaton, AKC Director […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/winners-crowned-at-rally-and-obedience-national-championships/
| March 19, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Connecticut Info: Legislative Committee to Consider Dog Bills on Friday, March 20
The Joint Environment Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly will consider five proposals on Friday, March 20, 2015, that deal with dogs. Connecticut residents are encouraged to contact the committee members and express their support or concerns with the proposals. SYNOPSES OF BILLS HB 5707 HB 5707 seeks to provide for the proper sheltering of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/connecticut-info-house-bill-consideration/
| March 17, 2015
Canine Partners
Pig Competes in Dog Obedience and Agility
Pig Competes in Dog Obedience and Agility At the Seattle Kennel Club’s Dog Show, a different four-legged pet is hogging the spotlight. Amy, a six-month-old 45-pound mini pig made her debut in agility and obedience during demonstrations at the Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show on Saturday, March 7. Her owner, Lori Stock, had trained several dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/pig-competes-in-dog-obedience-and-agility/
| March 17, 2015
Expert Advice: Government Relations
Why Pet Shop Laws Affect You
Most breeders don’t think of themselves as having much in common with retail pet stores. But many anti-breeder extremists already consider you one, and a slew of legislation now appearing in dozens of communities across the country defines just about anyone who breeds or sells a dog as a retail pet store. Throughout the country, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/pet-shop-laws-affect-you-definitions-matter/
| March 16, 2015