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Canine Partners
A Great Way To Travel: Skijoring
Pitbull mix, Remington, loves pulling owner Casey Sprogis on his online skates in this warm-weather version of the dog sport of Skijoring. Usually, the sport is practiced on snow in winter and the dog pulls their owners on skis - but this version works great and Remington looks like he is having a great time! […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/a-great-way-to-travel-skijoring/
| October 27, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Why the Dogs Saved From Michael Vick’s Fighting Ring Are the Ones Made of Steel
In 2007, football star Michael Vick plead guilty to federal conspiracy charges for running a dogfighting ring out of his “Bad Newz Kennels” in Virginia. Fifty-one dogs were rescued during a raid, and many were rehabilitated. He served 18 months in jail, and then continued on with this professional life, playing for the Philadelphia Eagles […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogs-saved-from-vicks-ring/
| August 28, 2015
Canine Partners
Adorable Video – Safira Loves The Ball Pit
Safira is a 4-year-old pitbull - Border Collie mix who is looking for a home at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah. Safira is a little shy until she gets to know you, but she is very loving and playful. She loves swimming, playing with the water hose and her Jolly ball, but, most of […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/adorable-video-safira-loves-the-ball-pit/
| August 18, 2015
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Expert Advice: Government Relations
Survey Reveals Misconceptions about Purebred Dogs in Animal Shelters
A groundbreaking shelter study released today by the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA) reveals that U.S. animal shelters are reporting an all-time low in the number of purebred dogs available. The study finds that only about five percent of the dogs available in U.S. shelters are purebred; a significant departure from the 25% figure […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/naia-purebred-shelter-study/
| July 15, 2015
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Clubs & Delegates
Survey Reveals Misconceptions about Purebred Dogs in Animal Shelters
A groundbreaking shelter study released today by the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA) reveals that U.S. animal shelters are reporting an all-time low in the number of purebred dogs available. The study finds that only about five percent of the dogs available in U.S. shelters are purebred; a significant departure from the 25% figure commonly […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/survey-reveals-misconceptions-purebred-dogs-animal-shelters/
| July 14, 2015
Canine Partners
Former Street Dog Now Rally Superstar
Dog trainer Brian Burton rescued Sammy and recognized his extreme intelligence which has been channeled into amazing performances in AKC Rally. Enjoy this video of one of Sammy’s perfect score AKC Rally trials: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjvQn54xZH0 Read more about Sammy's story: It was nearly Christmas 2009 when the New York City Animal Control picked up the terrier […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/former-street-dog-now-rally-superstar/
| June 10, 2015
Canine Partners
Teenager Excels at AKC Agility with Her Rescue Dog
JuliAnna Munden is a lifelong dog lover, but training classes and competitions never occurred to her. A bark in her backyard changed all that. One day five years ago, JuliAnna was trying to study but a persistent bark outside her home in Pasco, WA, kept interrupting. “I went out back and saw this dog inside […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/teen-ager-excels-at-akc-agility-with-her-rescue-dog/
| June 3, 2015
Canine Partners
Go Sit on the Bench!
This training tip is contributed by dog trainer Kay Lackey of Lodi, OH, owner of Katie’s Ark Dog Training. She is the owner of an AKC Canine Partner named Rocky, a pitbull mix who is a certified therapy dog and rally competitor. Lackey, who has a bachelor’s degree in wildlife science, has worked with animals […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/go-sit-on-the-bench/
| May 6, 2015
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Expert Advice: Government Relations
Issue Analysis: Why Breed-Specific Legislation Doesn’t Work
We have all heard the heartbreaking stories: A child brutally attacked by a dog. A beloved family pet or a farmer’s livestock killed or injured by a stray dog. Such stories are far too common, and everyone agrees our communities must be protected from dangerous animals. When faced with this dilemma, many public officials […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/issue-analysis-breed-specific-legislation/
| April 7, 2015
Press Releases
Hurricane Relief Updates
More Canine Victims of the Hurricanes Airlifted Out of Ravaged Area Continuing its efforts to aid the canine victims of the hurricane affected areas, the American Kennel Club (AKC®), along with its affiliate AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR), airlifted 4,000 pounds of furry passengers to Illinois and Wisconsin. This is the sixth airlift of […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/hurricane-relief-updates/
| December 1, 2005