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Tioga County Kennel Club Honors K-9 Officers
Tioga County Kennel Club honored two officers and their K-9s in a special presentation at their all-breed show on Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Apalachin, New York. The Tioga County Kennel Club has been a proud supporter of the Southern Tier Police Canine Association for several years and has donated over $5,000 to their organization. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/tioga-county-kennel-club-honors-k-9-officers/
| September 8, 2016
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The Truth About Service Dogs
By Margie RuckerReprinted from: The Canine Chronicle Piper is my Service Dog. Piper does not look like the typical service dog. Piper's undeniable charm, stature, and jolly demeanor elicits amused skepticism and, occasionally, unkind comments. Over time I've learned that all responses are opportunities for me to provide accurate information and to advocate for the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-truth-about-service-dogs/
| March 18, 2015
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The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2014
The Labrador Retriever has done it again. The intelligent, family friendly breed held onto the number one spot on the most popular list for the 24th consecutive year, continuing the longest reign as the nation’s top dog in American Kennel Club history. For the full list of breed rankings, click here. While the Lab holds strong, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-most-popular-breeds-of-2014/
| February 27, 2015
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The Definition of “Man’s Best Friend”
by Joan HarriganReprinted from: The Canine Chronicle We’ve all seen Rin Tin Tin’s acts of heroism on the silver screen or read about heroic dogs rescuing drowning victims or finding lost children. But it is not every day that one hears about a puppy -- less than 4-months-old -- prompting his owner to seek medical […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-definition-of-mans-best-friend/
| March 20, 2015
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Surf Dog Champs Are Never Bored
Fourth of July is the classic American holiday, packed with classic American traditions. Most of them involve food, fireworks, and free time. In Southern California, surfing is often as much a part of the long weekend as hotdogs and sunburn. We include our dogs in almost all of these pleasures, and for the group known […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/surf-dog-champs/
| July 1, 2015
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Staten Island Kennel Club Honors Officer Mauel Orellana and Police K9 Angel
Police Officer Manuel Orellana and his K-9 Angel were recognized for their work on May 26, 2017 at the Staten Island Kennel Club Show as part of the American Kennel Club’s Canine Officers Program, which honors dogs who work in a public service role. The Staten Island Kennel Club had the privilege to present the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/staten-island-kennel-club-honors-officer-mauel-orellana-and-police-k9-angel/
| June 22, 2017
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The Quincy Kennel Club Performing Dogs Entertain Dog Lovers with Square Dancing
By Christi Green The Quincy Kennel Club's Performing Dogs sponsored a booth and performed at the Hannibal MO Smile-A-Mile Buddy Walk on Saturday, June 4th in Hannibal, Missouri. The local Walk is co-sponsored by the National Down Syndrome Society and the Marion County Services for the Developmentally Disabled (MCSDD), and is one of 250 walks held […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/quincy-kennel-club-performing-dogs/
| June 20, 2016
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Puppies reduce stress and improve exam results
It’s that time of year for students, exam time and to recognize this stressful time a group of students at a college in England has put aside a puppy room for stressed out students in conjunction with a local charity for Guide Dogs. The University of Lancashire student union’s SOS (Stressed Out Students) campaign allows […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/puppies-help-decrease-stress-improve-exam-results/
| May 12, 2015
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Dog Show Legend Jane Forsyth Dies at 86
Jane Kamp Forsyth—breeder, handler, all-breed judge, AKC Lifetime Achievement Award winner, and towering figure on the international dog-show scene—died on July 3. She was 86 years old. “The entire American Kennel Club mourns the loss of Jane Forsyth, and we send our condolences to Bob and Sioux,” AKC President/CEO Dennis Sprung says. “Janie was an inspiration […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/jane-forsyth-dies/
| July 6, 2015
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Introducing the LINK AKC Smart Collar: Taking the Bond Between Dog and Owner to New Levels
In today's technological world, you can track your location, activity, and more. So Link AKC asked, why shouldn't we be able to do the same for our dogs? Today the AKC affiliate-company debuted their LINK AKC™ smart collar. The collar and accompanying app were designed by a team of dog-loving fashion, tech, mobile and canine […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/introducing-the-link-akc-smart-collar-taking-the-bond-between-dog-and-owner/
| September 28, 2016