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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Heartworm Awareness Month: 5 Things to Remember From AKC’s Chief Veterinary Officer
April is National Heartworm Awareness month, but not every dog owner is well versed in the potentially deadly parasite. It's only transmitted by mosquitos, which pick up larval heartworms — called microfilaria — circulating in the bloodstream of an infected animal. Dogs with heartworm can be treated, but the best approach to the parasite is prevention. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/heartworm-tips-for-heartworm-awareness-month/
| April 4, 2018
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Releases New 2018 Point Schedule
The American Kennel Club Releases New 2018 Point Schedule -Realignment of Divisions Creates Equitable Distribution of Points- Effective May 16, 2018, the new Schedule of Championship points will go into effect with a realignment of divisions. See it here: http://akc.org/sports/conformation/resources/points-schedule/ “While computing this year’s Point Schedule, we continued to listen to customer input and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-releases-new-2018-point-schedule/
| April 3, 2018
Legislative Alerts
NH REMINDER: Commercial Kennel Bill to be Heard Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 4
New Hampshire Senate Bill 569, which seeks to expand those considered “commercial kennels” by the state and create bond for care requirements, is scheduled for consideration by the House Environment and Agriculture Committee on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. This may be residents’ last chance to personally express concerns with SB 569. All concerned dog owners […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-reminder-commercial-kennel-bill-heard-tomorrow-wednesday-april-4/
| April 3, 2018
Press Releases
AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Draws Largest Entry in History of Event
AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN DRAWS LARGEST ENTRY IN HISTORY OF EVENT Dogs from 50 States and 44 Countries Will Vie for Best in Show The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin has drawn record entry numbers in its 17th year. An entry of 4803 dogs will compete for the title […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-by-royal-canin-draws-largest-entry-in-history-of-event/
| November 21, 2017
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Dog Has Incredible Reaction to Soldier Returning Home
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https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/soldier-homecoming-dog/
| September 17, 2015
Sports & Events
Explanation of All-Breed and Specialty Shows
All-Breed Shows All-Breed shows are conformation events that are held for the more than 190 breeds and varieties of dogs recognized by the AKC to compete in, unless otherwise noted on the club's premium list. Also listed under All-Breed are the Group Shows, or shows limited to one of the seven AKC Groups: Sporting, Hound, […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/resources/conformation-explanation/
| April 3, 2018
Press Releases
Acting AKC President And CEO – Dennis Sprung
Dennis brings years of experience and expertise to this position, having been involved in the fancy for 35 years as a breeder, exhibitor, club officer, judge and delegate, said Ronald H. Menaker, AKC Chairman of the Board. This expertise, coupled with the broad scope of his responsibilities over the last 15 years, make him most […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/acting-akc-president-and-ceo-dennis-sprung/
| November 11, 2003
Expert Advice: Government Relations
The 2013 AKC Club President’s Challenge: AKC CLSF Expands Legislative Issue Advocacy and Education
Over the past year, the AKC and the purebred dog world have been the target of unprecedented threats. The prospects of unreasonable federal regulation and legislation are very real, and we continue to face similar challenges in state houses across the country. Biased and misleading media reporting influenced by radical animal rights groups are designed […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2013-akc-club-presidents-challenge-akc-clsf-expands-legislative-issue-advocacy-education/
| December 4, 2013
Legislative Alerts
Reminder: Onondaga County Tethering Hearing TOMORROW (April 3)
The Onondaga County Legislature is considering 2 proposals on Tuesday, April 3, that would impact the ability to keep a dog outside: Legislator Ryan’s proposal would prohibit anyone from tethering a dog outdoors for more than 2 hours when the temperature is lower than 32 degrees or higher than 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Although it does […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/reminder-onondaga-county-tethering-hearing-tomorrow-april-3/
| April 2, 2018
Products & Services
AKC Family Dog Program
https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-family-dog-program/
| April 2, 2018