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Legislative Alerts
Nebraska Alert: Strict Breeders Bill to be Heard Tues., Feb. 3!
Nebraska Senator Ken Haar has introduced LB 677, a bill that aims to strictly regulate most dog breeders in Nebraska by imposing ownership limits, dog breeding restrictions, and harsh and unenforceable engineering standards. It is imperative that all concerned responsible dog breeders and owners in Nebraska contact their State Senator and the members of the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nebraska-alert-strict-breeders-bill-to-be-heard-tues-feb-3/
| January 29, 2009
Press Releases
Tune in to the Television Premiere of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship
January 31st at 8 p.m. on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel The American Kennel Club® and Eukanuba invite you to tune in for the eighth annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 8 PM (ET/PT). Nearly 3,000 of the world’s top dogs vied for honors in Long […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/tune-in-to-the-television-premiere-of-the-akc-eukanuba-national-champi/
| January 27, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Minnesota Alert: Breeders Bills Up for Consideration on Jan. 27
Two Minnesota Senate proposals, SF 7 and SF 201, each featuring different breeder regulation proposals, will be heard on Tuesday, January 27, by the Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee. It is vitally important that all responsible dog breeders and owners in Minnesota attend Tuesday’s committee hearing to express their positions on these bills or […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/minnesota-alert-breeders-bills-up-for-consideration-on-jan-27/
| January 23, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Florida Mandatory Spay/Neuter Bill Introduced
January, 22, 2009 Legislation that seeks to prohibit persons from owning or maintaining an intact dog or cat older than four months old has been filed in the Florida House. If adopted, 2009 Florida House Bill 451 would have a profound negative impact not only on responsible dog breeders in Florida, but also on all […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/florida-mandatory-spay-neuter-bill-introduced/
| January 22, 2009
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Expert Advice: Grooming
A Heads Up on Grooming
Make sure your dog’s keen senses are at their best by keeping up with daily maintenance. Here’s how: Eyes Next time Fido gives you his trademark look of love, check to be sure that his eyes are clean and healthy: They should be bright and clear, and the white of the eye should be pure […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/grooming-guide-eyes-and-ears/
| January 1, 2009
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
The Irrational Terrors of a New Puppy Owner
You’re getting a new puppy! So exciting. Good for you!Being a good, conscientious person, you’ve probably gotten everything ready—crate, vet, food, a spot in puppy kindergarten. You’ve read every word of puppy-rearing advice you could find.Now, you have nothing left to do but sit back, take a deep breath, and …Let the worrying begin.Think about […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/the-irrational-terrors-of-a-new-puppy-owner/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Grooming
Bathing Your Puppy: Wet and Wild
To Bathe or Not to Bathe It was once believed that dogs should be bathed only when dirty, but that was back when shampoos for dogs were much harsher. If a gentle shampoo is used, a dog can be bathed weekly without drying out his coat. Bathing your dog can pose a challenge -- if […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/bathing-puppy-bath-shampoo-care/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Dog Breeds With the Longest Ears
There's many reasons to love a long-eared dog breed, but how many are there? We've rounded up the dog breeds known for their long ears.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/long-eared-breeds/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Learn the Real-Life Stories Behind the Movie Max
The much-anticipated Warner Brothers/MGM film Max opened last Friday, bringing in $12.2 million from the box office over the weekend. We got the chance to see the movie last week (and we talked to the dog trainer—read that interview here), and as much as we loved the flick, we couldn’t help but reflect on the Hollywood-like stories […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10789-learn-the-real-life-stories-behind-the-movie-max/
| January 1, 2009
Expert Advice: Puppy Information
How to Choose Safe Toys For Your Puppy
Which Toys Are Safe? Trying to figure out which chew toys are safe for your puppy? With all that puppy curiosity and energy, it might be safe to assume that he is going to do all he can to rip the toy apart and swallow whatever pieces of it that he can. Therefore, it's best not to give […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/choosing-puppys-toys-durability-key/
| January 1, 2009