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Clubs & Delegates
State Issues October 2017
State Issues: News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2017 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. California —AB 485 requires that all pet dogs, cats, and rabbits offered for retail sale […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-october-2017/state-issues-october-2017/
| December 13, 2017
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues October 2017
Local/Other: Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in U.S. Territories The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can't help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-october-2017/local-issues-october-2017/
| December 13, 2017
Pages
2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees
In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were created and first awarded in 1999 to honor our best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a national […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/nominees/2018-lifetime-achievement-award-nominees/
| December 13, 2017
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Expert Advice: Names
150 French Names for Your Dog
Some dog owners like to choose dog names that honor the breed's country of origin. If you have a French breed, such as the Poodle, Briard, French Bulldog, or Dogue de Bordeaux, you have so many names to choose from. There's something about French, the language of love, that makes any name sound more important […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/150-french-names-dog/
| December 12, 2017
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Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
4 Tips For a Safe and Stress-Free Holiday
Including your dog in festive holiday celebrations is all part of the fun of the season; however, your dog might not be feeling the same holiday spirit as you. At the end of the year, things don't look, sound, or even smell like they usually do, and that can cause canine confusion and anxiety. Problem […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/4-tips-safe-stress-free-holiday/
| December 7, 2017
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Canine Partners
The Road to Orlando: All-American Dogs at AKC Junior Agility Competition
The AKC Junior Agility Competition will be held Dec. 15 as part of the AKC Agility Invitational in Orlando, FL. Young people get the opportunity to compete with their dogs in a national setting. We will be spotlighting youth who are competing with All-American Dogs in the AKC Canine Partners program in weeks leading up […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/the-road-to-orlando-all-american-dogs-at-akc-junior-agility-competition/
| December 7, 2017
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Expert Advice: Events
Duke Leaves a Memorable K-9 Paw Print on All Who Meet Him
This is the fifth of a series of features on 2017's AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence Winners who will be honored Dec. 16-17 at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando. You might call Duke an impact dog. He affects the lives of many people around him, particularly his owner, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/duke-leaves-memorable-k9-paw-print/
| December 6, 2017
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Don’t Forget to Decorate Your Kennel for the Holidays!
Beautiful decorations are everywhere this time of the year, and your kennel shouldn't miss out on a chance to look festive. The dogs may not be concerned about how things look, but they'll certainly pick up on the holiday spirit that cheerful decorations generate in their humans! Whippet breeder Gail Boyd owns Town & Country […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/decorate-your-kennel-for-the-holidays/
| December 5, 2017
Press Releases
AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Premieres On Animal Planet New Year’s Day
AKC National Championship Dog Show presented by Royal Canin Premieres On Animal Planet New Year’s Day At 7pm ET With Guest Host Jerry O’Connell Sportscasters Jason Knapp and Sam Ryan and AKC’s Gina DiNardo to Serve as Co-Hosts; U.S. Marine and K9 Handler Megan Leavey Joins the Nation’s Largest Dog Show Royal Canin, a global […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-by-royal-canin-premieres-on-animal-planet-new-years-day/
| December 1, 2017
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Canine Partners
The Road to Orlando: Meet the AKC Agility Invitational Contenders
This is part series of profiles on the six top mixed-breed dogs that received the invitations to compete in the 2017 AKC Agility Invitational. The annual event takes place Dec. 15-16 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC/Royal Canin National Championships in conformation and the AKC Obedience Classic. Name: MACH10 Feel The Need MXS3 […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/the-road-to-orlando-meet-the-akc-agility-invitational-contenders-13/
| December 1, 2017