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Mixed-Breeds Returning to 2016 Westminster Agility Championship
The 2016 Westminster Kennel Club show will feature agility for the third year - and qualifying mixed-breed dogs registered with the AKC Canine Partners program are again invited to compete in the WKC Master Agility Championship. Pictured above are former shelter dog Roo! and Stacey Campbell of California who won the 24-inch division in the […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/mixed-breeds-returning-to-2016-westminster-agility-championship/
| August 21, 2015
Canine Partners
Amazing Tricks Video Featuring Adorable Dog
One-year-old mixed-breed, Jade, has an amazing array of tricks up her paw for such a young age! Mixed-breed dogs can join the American Kennel Club through the AKC Canine Partners program for all dogs, including rescues.
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/amazing-tricks-video-featuring-adorable-dog/
| August 20, 2015
Canine Partners
New Show Features Trainer Who Makes Rescues Into Stars
Discovery Channel debuted a new show, From Wags to Riches, on Aug. 6 about famed trainer Bill Berloni who adopts homeless animals and trains them for roles on Broadway and other entertainment productions. The show chronicles daily life with his family and their menagerie that includes several dogs, a parrot, ducks and a donkey. Rescue […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/new-show-features-trainer-who-makes-rescues-into-stars/
| August 12, 2015
Canine Partners
Pilots Volunteer Planes, Time to Save Homeless Dogs
Pilots N Paws is a non-profit group of airplane pilots who volunteer their planes and time to rescue homeless animals. They transport them to their new homes or to rescue groups in parts of the country where they have a better chance of being adopted. This video features an event in which pilots around the country […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/pilots-volunteer-planes-time-to-save-homeless-dogs/
| August 13, 2015
Canine Partners
Preparing Fido for Tent Camping
Jake, a Cardigan Welsh Corgi, and Cobber, a mixed-breed dog, loved camping out in Mohican State Park with Kirsten Stewart of Columbus, OH. Summer is a great time to go camping, and sleeping out in a tent is a wonderful way to get close to nature. Dogs love to go with their owners and including […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/preparing-fido-for-tent-camping/
| July 31, 2015
Canine Partners
Rescue Dog Takes Over Weather Forecast
Ripple, a rescue Mastiff mix, takes over a Canadian television station's weather forecast! The good news is that Ripple was adopted after the broadcast. (The other good news is that these temperatures will make you feel better about the hot summer conditions!) Rescue dogs and mixed-breeds can participate in AKC events and programs through the […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rescue-dog-takes-over-weather-forecast/
| July 30, 2015
Canine Partners
Rescue Dogs Aid in Research of Whales, Other Wildlife
The University of Washington has trained a rescue Lab mix named Tucker to detect the scent of whale scat to aid its research department in the study of the majestic creatures. The university now also has trained a Conservation Canines team of former shelter dogs to aid in the research of other wildlife. See complete story […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rescue-dogs-aid-in-research-of-whales-other-wildlife/
| July 28, 2015
Canine Partners
Country Music Duo Features Shelter Dogs in Video
Country duo Dan + Shay features nearly 40 shelter dogs in its new video, “Nothin’ Like You,” which was filmed in Nashville earlier this summer, according to The Tennessean. Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney said they wanted to raise awareness of the great dogs available in shelters. A Nashville rescue group, Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue, provided the […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/country-music-duo-features-shelter-dogs-in-video/
| July 22, 2015
Canine Partners
Good Luck to 2 Canine Partners Members On Their Way to International Agility Event
Good luck to Dynamite and Monkey Joe, two mixed-breed dogs, who will represent the AKC and the United States as part of the AKC European Open Agility Team! The world competition takes place this weekend, July 24-26, in Reiden, Germany. Dynamite and Monkey Joe earned spots on the team during the AKC World Team Try-outs […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/good-luck-to-2-canine-partners-members-on-their-way-to-international-agility-event/
| July 20, 2015
Canine Partners
Saved From Death Row, Dog Recovers to Become Award Winner
Beowolfe CD BN RAE2 owned by Michael Gilbert of Springfield, OH Michael saved Beowolfe from an animal shelter just three days before he was scheduled to be put to sleep. “But I can honestly say Beowolfe has saved my life a thousand times and given me a new lease on life,” he said. Michael trained […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/saved-from-death-row-dog-recovers-to-become-award-winner/
| July 10, 2015