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Expert Advice: Dog Sports Indiana Couple’s Whippets ‘Reas’ and ‘Rogue’ Excel in Fast CAT
There's nothing like retiring when you're on top. Meet Reas and Rogue, a pair of Whippets that placed 1-2 in the Pure Speed Division at the 2023...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/fast-cat-rheas-rogue/ | February 23, 2024
Legislative Alerts Minnesota Proposal Would Fund Therapy Dogs for Officers Suffering from Trauma and PTSD
Minnesota House File 4215 seeks to fund a program that would provide grants to nonprofit organizations that train and place therapy dogs in state and local law enforcement agencies located in Minnesota to aid in treating peace officers suffering from job-related trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder and to assist in responding to calls involving persons […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/minnesota-proposal-fund-therapy-dogs-officers-suffering-trauma-ptsd/ | March 1, 2024
Russell Terrier hiding under the bed.
Expert Advice: Health Is Your Dog Noise Sensitive? Sources of Anxiety You May Not Even Notice
Home sweet home may mean peace and quiet to you. But to your dog, the same home could sound like a marching band. Dogs hear many high-frequency noises...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-noise-sensitive/ | February 29, 2024
German Shepherd Dog getting a check-up at the vet.
Expert Advice: Health Vestibular Disease in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Vestibular disease in dogs leads to impaired balance, a head tilt, and ataxia among other signs. Learn to recognize vestibular disease and how to treat it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/vestibular-disease-in-dogs/ | February 27, 2024
Expert Advice: Health Pica in Dogs: What to Know
Pica is a condition where your dog eats non-food items like stones or dirt. Learn about the many causes and treatments for this dangerous behavior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/pica-in-dogs/ | February 29, 2024
Bulldog puppy getting a check-up at the vet.
Expert Advice: Health Hyperthyroidism in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Although hyperthyroidism in dogs is a relatively rare disease, it can have serious consequences for a dog's health and life expectancy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hyperthyroidism-in-dogs/ | February 29, 2024
Legislative Alerts Calling on All Responsible Dog Owners and Breeders: Join in Expressing Opposition to New Hampshire Bill That Will Criminalize Breeders
Dog breeders in New Hampshire are being targeted by legislation that seeks to make them criminals. The legislation is scheduled for a committee hearing on Tuesday, March 5. Responsible dog breeders and owners across the country are needed to join the fight to defend the rights and reputations of purebred dog breeders and to respectfully […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/calling-responsible-dog-owners-breeders-join-expressing-opposition-new-hampshire-bill-will-criminalize-breeders/ | February 29, 2024
Irish Terrier head portrait outdoors.
Expert Advice: Lifestyle Dogs of the Emerald Isle: Celebrating Irish Dog Breeds
From tenacious terriers to stunning sighthounds, learn more about the 8 AKC-recognized Irish dog breeds that hail from the Emerald Isle.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/irish-dog-breeds/ | March 8, 2021
Legislative Alerts Express Opposition Today to New Hampshire Bill that Seeks to Criminalize Breeders!
On Tuesday, March 5, at 1PM, the New Hampshire House Environment and Agriculture Committee is scheduled to consider HB 1102, “Defining Animal Cruelty,” in a public hearing.  The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the New Hampshire Dogs Owners of the Granite State (NH DOGS) are in strong opposition to HB 1102, which describes brachycephaly as […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/express-opposition-today-new-hampshire-bill-seeks-criminalize-breeders/ | February 29, 2024
Shetland Sheepdog herding sheep.
Sports & Events Herding
AKC’s Herding program offers both tests and trials. The herding test is offered in a non-competitive pass/fail format as an Instinct Test, Herding Test, and Pre-Trial test. All are conducted within a fenced arena and includes the use of livestock such as ducks, sheep, or cattle. During a test, a dog must demonstrate the ability […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/herding/ | October 26, 2017

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