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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Reasons to Love a Collie
While Lassie made the Collie breed famous, Collies have been treasured for over a century for their legendary herding and guarding talents. Working in the Scottish Highlands and Northern England, this herding breed is fast, strong, and smart. Queen Victoria made the breed fashionable, and the unique traits of the Collie have made him a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-reasons-to-love-the-collie/
| February 11, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Pennsylvania to Consider Positive Consumer Protection Bill on Wednesday (2/8)
The Pennsylvania Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Wednesday (February 8) that would make several changes to the commonwealth's consumer protection laws. The AKC believes that many of the changes in the bill as introduced are positive and would protect the rights of the seller and provide […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/pennsylvania-to-consider-positive-consumer-protection-bill-on-wednesday-2-8/
| February 7, 2017
Canine Partners
Sold for Drug Money as Pup, Ally Gains Great Home & Rally Career
Ally RAE CGC owned by Viki Smartt of Knoxville, TN In 2010, a friend of Viki’s spotted an addict trying to sell a young puppy on a street corner and immediately knew he had to help. The friend offered the man $4 as that was all he had in his wallet at the time. It […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/sold-for-drug-money-as-pup-ally-gains-great-home-rally-career/
| February 7, 2017
Expert Advice: Government Relations
Westwood, NJ Receives AKC Dog-Friendly Community Award
“Opening this new facility represents a big victory for FDTC and for dog lovers in the community. Before finding this location, the club scoured the area but was unable to find an appropriate location. Even after this location was found, the club had to request a variance from the borough’s zoning laws in order to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/westwood-nj-to-receive-akc-dog-friendly-community-award/
| February 1, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
9 Reasons Why Leonbergers Are Totally Unforgettable
In the mid-1800s, an exotic-animal dealer combined Saint Bernard, Newfoundland, Great Pyrenees and other breeds to create the Leonberger. Some say the idea was to make a dog that looked like the lion on the seal of the town of Leonberg, today in Southern Germany. While developed as all-around working dogs—equipped for everything from water […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/9-reasons-why-leonbergers-are-totally-unforgettable/
| February 1, 2017
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
A Checklist for Your Dog Sitter
We wish we could always bring our dogs with us when we have to go away, but sometimes that's just not possible. Hiring a pet sitter to stay at your home and stick to your dog's regular routine will help make the time you're away a little less stressful for him (but don't worry—you'll still […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/dog-sitter-checklist/
| January 31, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The Doberman Pinscher Is an Intelligent, Discerning, and Fearless Guardian
The Doberman Pinscher (Doberman) is a powerful and muscular member of the Working Group developed for police and military work and to be a protector and companion in the home. The breed originated in Germany and quickly gained popularity in other countries for its courage, intelligence, and loyalty. The Doberman Pinscher is named for Karl […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/facts-about-the-doberman-pinscher/
| January 31, 2017
Canine Partners
Piper Sue – Who Could Resist Those Baby Blues?
Piper Sue CD BN RAE owned by Gene Rhamey of San Antonio, TX At 10 weeks of age, rescue puppy Piper was desperately in need of a home so Gene adopted her. “Who could resist those blue eyes? She fit right in and learned many of her skills from big ‘sister,’ Lily,” Gene said. “Piper […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/piper-sue-who-could-resist-those-baby-blues/
| January 31, 2017
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Helpful Hints When Introducing Babies and Dogs
When you bring home a new baby, what's exciting for you and your spouse can be confusing and even frightening for your dog. Think about it: That little baby seems like a human, but it smells, sounds, and moves like nothing your pet has ever seen before. And suddenly this strange, loud creature is taking […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-introduce-babies-and-dogs/
| January 27, 2017
Expert Advice: Basic Training
12 Very Useful Dog Training Tips
1. Understand that a puppy is an infant dog – not a miniature adult. Adjust your expectations accordingly, considering his physical and mental limitations. Before you know it, he will be grown up! 2. Puppy-proof your house with baby gates, a crate, and/or a pen. Any time the puppy is not directly supervised, he should […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/12-useful-dog-training-tips/
| January 26, 2017