SORT BY
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Dogs and I Dos: How to Incorporate Your Dog in Your Wedding
When planning your wedding as a dog owner, you might want your dog involved in the festivities. Here's how to make it work for your wedding.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/tips-to-include-dog-in-wedding/
| March 30, 2018
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
15 Reasons Why French Bulldogs or “Frenchies” Are Irresistible Companions
The French Bulldog has become more and more popular over the years. But if you haven't jumped on the Frenchie bandwagon just yet, these 15 facts about the playful breed will no doubt make you a fan! 1. The French Bulldog isn’t really French. The breed actually originated in and around Nottingham, England, which was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/reasons-french-bulldogs-frenchies-irresistible-companions/
| March 29, 2018
Canine Partners
All-Americans headed to Reno for AKC 22nd National Agility Championship
More than 60 All-American Dogs will compete in the 2018 AKC National Agility Championship, which is right around the corner. The event takes place March 23 – 25 in Reno, Nevada. There is a total of 917 entrants. To qualify, dogs must have earned seven double Qs, meaning they must have qualified in both Masters […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/all-americans-headed-to-reno-akc-22nd-national-agility-championship/
| March 21, 2018
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Dogs and Babies: A Look at Their Special Relationship
The bond that exists between canines and humans is unmistakable (there’s a reason dogs are called “man’s best friend,” after all). They’re adaptable creatures that bond with their human counterparts — and that includes babies. Like humans, dogs are extremely social creatures. Alexandra Bassett, lead dog trainer and behaviorist at Dog Savvy Los Angeles, says, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogs-and-babies-special-relationship/
| March 20, 2018
Expert Advice: Safety
Is It Safe for Dogs to Play With Plastic Water Bottles?
It’s a mystery as to why, but dogs love to bite into plastic water bottles and hear them crunch and crackle. “Many people give them to their dog to play with, and some store-bought toys even have them instead of stuffing,” says AKC GoodDog! Helpline trainer Hilarie Erb. “Diving into a wading pool filled with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/safe-dogs-play-plastic-water-bottles/
| March 19, 2018
Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
Household Hazards For Dogs: Beware of These Potentially Poisonous Items
Dogs' inquisitive nature can sometimes get them into serious trouble around your home. They love to sniff, explore, chew, and eat or lick things that seem tasty or smell pleasant — including items that might be toxic to them. That’s why it’s best to keep all potentially toxic products, especially ones you wouldn’t want a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/household-hazards-poisons-for-dogs/
| March 19, 2018
Legislative Alerts
Tennessee: URGENT! Bill Would Criminalize Using Cords/Tethers to Safely Secure Dogs in an Emergency
House Bill 1909 is a problematic bill that could criminalize the actions of dog owners who use a cord, tether, or “similar device” to keep their dogs safe during emergency situations. This bill has been placed on the consent calendar in the Tennessee House of Representatives for Monday, March 19. If dog owners do not […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tennessee-urgent-bill-would-criminalize-using-cords-tethers-safely-secure-dogs-during-emergency-emergency/
| March 15, 2018
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Unveils Its Relaunched Website
-The new expanded website provides one stop for all your dog’s needs- New York, NY- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly, re-designed website AKC.org. The website site has a completely redesigned and enhanced to include expanded […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-unveils-relaunched-website/
| March 14, 2018
Pages
Canine Partners Spotlight Winter 2018
CANINE PARTNERS SPOTLIGHT - CONGRATULATIONS TO FIRST ALL-AMERICAN DOGS TO EARN AKC SCENT WORK TITLES The American Kennel Club’s newest sport, AKC Scent Work, launched Oct. 1, 2017, but it kicked off in September with the first AKC Scent Work trial. The sport mimics the work of detection dogs to locate a scent and alert […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-winter-2018/
| March 12, 2018
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Can Dogs Sniff Out Stolen Treasure?
There seems to be no end to the things scent-detection dogs can be trained to find. A dog's nose is a powerful tool for discovery for everything from banned cell phones in prisons to deadly bacteria to bedbugs. Can that amazing sense of smell help to preserve an important part of humanity’s cultural heritage, as well? Areas in the Middle […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/can-dogs-sniff-out-stolen-treasure/
| March 8, 2018