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Legislative Alerts
Ask Iowa Leaders to Oppose Inaccurate Puppy Mill Awareness Day Rhetoric, Support Good Dog Breeders
The American Kennel Club has learned that local animal rights activists are working to pass “Puppy Mill Awareness Day” resolutions in every county in Iowa, as well as the state level to coincide with an event on February 3. While no official language has yet been introduced on the state level, talking points and text […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ia-resolution-impacts-breeders/
| January 20, 2016
Press Releases
2016 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Royal Canin are pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2016 National Championship to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2016. The 2016 event will showcase the top national and international dogs and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2016-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 11, 2016
Press Releases
2017 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17, 2017. The 2017 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2017-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 14, 2017
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
A Fateful Day
One crisp fall morning in 1967, Anne H. Bowes arrived at the Ox Ridge Hunt Club in Connecticut to find that the polo field where she always rode her horse was engulfed in a sea of yellow-and-white-striped tents. The dog-show bug bit her that day – hard – and the following February Bowes found herself […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/a-fateful-day/
| March 22, 2018
Expert Advice: News
2016 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Royal Canin are pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2016 National Championship to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2016. The 2016 event will showcase the top national and international dogs and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2016-national-championship-judging-panel/
| February 11, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Pug And Schnauzer Puppies Join Canadian Victim Services Unit
Even though they're just pups, Yogi and Henry are already employed members of society and they're ready to start their training. These puppies are joining the Victim Services Unit of Prince George, British Columbia as therapy dogs. Yogi and Henry will be trained to provide emotional support to victims of crime, CBC reports. According to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/pug-and-schnauzer-puppies-join-canadian-victim-services-unit/
| August 11, 2016
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
9 Reasons Why Dogs Make The Best Cuddle Buddies
Sorry cat lovers, dogs are simply better snugglers. Here are nine reasons why dogs are the best cuddle buddies: 1. They will be the big spoon or the little spoon. 2. They manage to look cute when stealing your blanket. And because they look SO adorable, you don't even care that you're blanket-less. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/9-reasons-why-dogs-make-the-best-cuddle-buddies/
| August 8, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The Pug: A Mini Owner’s Manual
Overview Pugs are: Even-tempered, charming, mischievous, loving, and adaptable; The largest breed in the AKC Toy Group—portable but sturdy; Originally from Asia, though long associated with The Netherlands; A very popular pet the world over; Easy to groom, but—despite its short coat— a dog that sheds. Pugs love: Kids; Adults who are still kids at […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/pug-owners-manual/
| October 6, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Tips for Starting a Jogging Program with your Dog
AKC GoodDog! Helpline trainer Hilarie Erb provides tips for starting a jogging program with your dog. It is important to do this safely and provide the proper training before you take off running! If you are a runner and think that your dog would be the ideal running partner, you may be right. However, there […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/jogging-program-with-your-dog/
| July 22, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The World’s Largest Dogs
Big dogs equal big love and loyalty. Here are the large dog breeds that earn their place at the top of the size chart. Most people will know the Great Dane but what about the lovely Leonberger? When considering getting a dog, size is a factor, but only one of them. The dog’s personality, activity […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/largest-dogs/
| April 9, 2015