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Expert Advice: Puppy Health
What to Expect at Your Puppy’s First Vet Visit
Finally, it’s the exciting day you’ve been anticipating for months, maybe even years. Your new puppy is ready to come home with you. You’ve gotten your crate, food, and other supplies, you’ve chosen a place for training and socialization, and you’re ready to start an amazing adventure with a little ball of fluff who is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppys-first-vet-visit/
| August 5, 2022
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Expert Advice: Preparing for Puppy
Puppy-Proofing Tips for Your Home And Yard
Congratulations! You’ve taken the plunge and joined the exciting and sometimes chaotic world of dog ownership. By now, you’ve probably done some research and have an understanding of how to care for your new puppy. Your house is going to be the place where your dog spends the majority of their life, so it’s vitally […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/puppy-proofing-tips-for-your-home-and-yard/
| March 24, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Trick Dog 101: What to Know
Any dog can learn and perfect new tricks, and trick training is becoming more popular with both pet owners and experienced dog sports competitors. AKC Trick Dog is a great way to bond with your dog and provide your pet with mental and physical exercise.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/trick-dog-101-what-to-know/
| May 23, 2023
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Smiling Samoyed
Samoyeds are among the world’s most ancient dog breeds, with a history stretching back more than 5,000 years. Here are 10 Samoyed fun facts that you probably didn't know. 1. The Samoyed Has a Long History As the last Ice Age disappeared, wild reindeer became the key source of food for people living across northern […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-the-smiling-samoyed/
| October 26, 2016
Clubs & Delegates
Regulation Highlights May 2023
Federal Regulatory Update – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced in late January that it is extending current requirements for the import of live dogs from countries at high risk for rabies. These requirements had been due to expire January 31, 2023. Under current requirements established in June 2022 all categories of […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/regulation-highlights-may-2023/
| May 23, 2023
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues May 2023
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Alabama – SB 2 seeks to prohibit inmates from participating in training of dogs for tracking humans. AKC is monitoring this legislation, which was assigned to the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. Alabama – SB 242 seeks to remove the […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-may-2023/
| May 22, 2023
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Expert Advice: General Health
Home Remedies for Dogs
Dogs are naturally curious animals who tend to view the world through their mouths, and subsequently, their stomachs. Sometimes this can get your dog into trouble, and a call to the vet is always your first step if you suspect your dog has eaten something dangerous. Fortunately, there are some home remedies for dogs that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/home-remedies-for-your-dog/
| August 22, 2016
Press Releases
AKC AGILITY LEAGUE SEASON THREE TEAM CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the winners of the AKC Agility League’s third season. The AKC Agility League is brought to you by Purina Pro Plan, the Official Dog Food of Agility League, Official Sponsor YuMOVE and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-agility-league-season-three-team-champions-announced/
| May 11, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
English Setter History: The Making of One of the Oldest Gun Dog Breeds
What kind of dog would prompt an acclaimed food critic and writer to open one of his last bottles of very expensive French wine? If the critic is Jim Harrison, the answer is simple: an English Setter. I remembered that on this very day a friend had sent afresh foie gras ... I ate it […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/english-setter-history-making-one-oldest-gun-dog-breeds/
| April 5, 2022
Legislative Alerts
Florida Update: Bad Bills Fail, Positive Bills Continue to Advance
Florida dog owners breathed sighs of relief when the hard-fought 2023 Florida legislative session adjourned on Friday, May 5th. Several problematic bills did not advance, while positive bills passed in the state legislature and await action by the Governor. Possibly the most egregious state-level dog breeder bills (HB 1581/SB 1492) filed in the U.S. to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/florida-update-bad-bills-fail-positive-bills-continue-advance/
| May 9, 2023