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Expert Advice: Nutrition
All About Pet Food Digestibility
This Is a Paid Advertisement for The Farmer's Dog When you’re evaluating the quality of a pet food, and how well it’ll fuel your dog’s body and health, you’re most likely to turn to the ingredient list, the guaranteed analysis (the chart showing percentages of protein, fat, fiber, and moisture), and to the “complete and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/pet-food-digestibility/
| February 21, 2023
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Expert Advice: Feature
Meet Vail: The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Working Golden Retriever
The 2021 Met Gala was the fashion event of the year, but peeking out from behind from the celebrities, a lady in gold stole the show. Vail, a five-year-old Golden Retriever, is a working dog at The Met and was spotted in the background of many photos from the night. Vail captivated dog lovers around […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-vail-mets-working-golden-retriever/
| November 29, 2021
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Expert Advice: Feature
Beagles and Labs Needed For Crucial Work to Protect Country
It was a call that all breeders dread. The young couple, who had adored their puppy, reported they had a new baby, leaving no time for their dog. Teri NeSmith did not hesitate. “I gladly take any of my puppies back if the owner lets me know that they don’t want the dog. In fact, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/beagles-labs-needed-crucial-work-protect-country/
| January 19, 2022
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Expert Advice: Studies
Would Your Dog Give You Treats If They Could?
You do so much for your dog – from walks, to meals, to games of fetch. And your dog pays you back in their own canine way. For example, they bark to protect you and comfort you when you're down. But would your dog do that for just about anybody or do all your efforts […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/would-your-dog-give-you-treats-if-they-could/
| January 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Feature
11-Year-Old Girl Bakes Dog Treats to Raise Money For Ukraine Pets
Calette Hicks already understood how to help dogs. She and her mother, Heather Hicks, made food, sold lunches, and took tickets at herding trials for a Shetland Sheepdog rescue several times a year. But when the 11-year-old saw Ukrainians carrying their pets as they escaped danger on the news from her home in Strongsville, Ohio, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/11-year-old-girl-bakes-dog-treats-to-raise-money-for-ukraine-pets/
| April 27, 2022
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Send Buyers Home with Everything They Need in Modernized AKC Puppy Folders
Are you looking for a way to ensure your new pup’s family has all the information they need? The American Kennel Club’s modernized puppy folders can help! Customizable with information specific to the pup – registration number, name, birth date, feeding details and more - these updated folders were created with the new owner in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/send-buyers-home-everything-need-modernized-akc-puppy-folders/
| July 19, 2022
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Check out AKC’s Puppy Folders!
AKC Puppy Folders make a great welcome resource for your new puppy buyers! When you purchase our customizable folders you can add your business card and the individual puppy information. If you are a Bred with Heart (BWH) breeder your folders will also feature the AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. logo. AKC Puppy Folders are full […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/check-akcs-puppy-folders/
| November 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
How to Show Your Dog You Love Them
When it comes to love, dogs offer all of the devotion with none of the guile. They won't sign up for a secret dating profile or see another owner behind your back. And that flirtation with the pet sitter … well, it's harmless. After all, there's a reason dogs have a reputation for being faithful […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/how-to-love-your-dog/
| February 1, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
February – A Great Time to Evaluate Your Dogs’ Heart Health
Love is in the air during the month of February, and many dog owners find their “true love” in a canine companion, warming their laps and their hearts. To help keep those hearts happy and healthy, dogs and humans alike benefit from a daily walk or play time in the yard. However, there are many […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/february-great-time-evaluate-canines-heart-health/
| February 14, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Illinois: Ask Committee to Oppose Bill Violating Dog Owners’ Property Rights
A bill scheduled for consideration on Wednesday, February 22, would allow for a person to face forfeiture of their animals for virtually any violation of state law regarding the care of animals, even without a conviction. Illinois residents are strongly encouraged to take the actions listed below prior to Wednesday’s hearing to express your concerns […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-ask-committee-oppose-bill-violating-dog-owners-property-rights/
| February 17, 2023