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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Most Popular Girl Dog Names
Choosing a name for your girl dog requires some creative inspiration and plenty of thought. After all, this is a name that you'll be saying to your new puppy every day for many happy years ahead. Like human baby girl names, female dog names rise and fall in popularity. It's unlikely you're meeting a lot […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-100-girl-dog-names/
| November 1, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet Junior Handler Caleigh Novak
16-year-old Caleigh Novak from Castle Rock, Colorado, currently splits her time between home and working for a professional handler in Minnesota.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-caleigh-novak/
| October 26, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Ask Los Angeles City Council to Oppose Ban on Breeding and Intact Animal Ownership
On Friday, October 20, the Los Angeles City Council directed that an ordinance be drafted to suspend the issuance of breeding permits in the city as a way to address shelter overpopulation concerns. Public comments from key officials indicate that this could also curtail the ability to own intact animals in the city. Should this […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ask-los-angeles-city-council-oppose-ban-breeding-intact-animal-ownership/
| October 24, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Texas Special Session: Problematic Dangerous Dog Bill Introduced
Last week two identical dangerous dog bills were introduced during the 3rd Texas Called Session of 2023. House Bill 98 and Senate Bill 39 expand Texas dangerous dog law to deem a dog dangerous if it causes bodily injury. At this time, neither bill has received a committee referral and there are no hearings scheduled. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-special-session-problematic-dangerous-dog-bill-introduced/
| October 17, 2023
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Make a Successful Puppy Formula Recommendation: 5 Questions Breeders Will Want to Ask New Pet Owners
by Russ Kelley, Scientific Services Nutritionist – Royal Canin US As a breeder, you play an important role in ensuring your puppies start on the right nutrition to give them a healthy start. And while Royal Canin provides you with tools to recommend a dog food, nothing can replace having a real, one-on-one conversation about […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/make-successful-puppy-formula-recommendation-5-questions-breeders-will-want-ask-new-pet-owners/
| October 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Monitor Weight to Improve Your Breeding Program
Canine reproduction is a complex physiological event. Even if you provide a nurturing environment and a proper diet, there are no guarantees of success. Fortunately, by monitoring and optimizing the weight of your breeding females, you can increase the success of your breeding program. Breeding Program Checklist: When and How to Monitor Weight Evaluate Body […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/monitor-weight-improve-breeding-program/
| October 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Terri & Rachel Sigulinsky of Snowbright Samoyeds
Terri Sigulinsky and her daughter, Rachel Sigulinsky, owners of Snowbright Samoyeds, are second and third generation Samoyed breeders located in Ohio and Michigan. Terri has been showing dogs for more than 40 years and breeding for 35 years. Rachel showed her first Samoyed at 7 years old and whelped her first litter at age 12. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-terri-rachel-sigulinsky-snowbright-samoyeds/
| October 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: News
From the Bakery to the Dog Sports, ‘Billie’ the Newfoundland Is Always Sweet
During the week, Billie might be taste-testing goodies at Three Dog Bakery in Kansas, but on the weekends, she's excelling in dog sports.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/billie-newfoundland-bakery/
| October 13, 2023
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues October 2023
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Seven state legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session, and two state legislatures are in special session. AKC Government Relations is currently tracking more than 1,500 local, state, and federal issues. The following are highlights of current legislation around the […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-october-2023/
| October 13, 2023
Clubs & Delegates
What’s New in GR October 2023
Welcome to the last quarter of 2023! Now is a great time to prepare for next year’s legislative session, whether that is introducing yourself to your local lawmakers, touching base with your regional AKC Government Relations analyst to set up a presentation for your club, or familiarizing yourself with the great things AKC and its […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/whats-new-gr-october-2023/
| October 13, 2023