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Canine Partners
Foster Puppy Returns & Jumps into Agility Ring
Karen Powell of Frankfort, KY, fostered two littermates eight years ago and never dreamed that both of them would end up living with her permanently and having successful careers in AKC dog sports. Cody recently earned his AKC Preferred Agility Championship (PACH) through the AKC Canine Partners program for all dogs, including mixed-breeds and rescues. […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/foster-puppy-returns-jumps-into-agility-ring-2/
| January 29, 2016
Canine Partners
Foster Puppy Returns & Jumps into Agility Ring
Foster Puppy Returns & Jumps into Agility Ring Karen Powell of Frankfort, KY, fostered two littermates eight years ago and never dreamed that both of them would end up living with her permanently and having successful careers in AKC dog sports. Cody recently earned his AKC Preferred Agility Championship (PACH) through the AKC Canine Partners […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/foster-puppy-returns-jumps-into-agility-ring/
| January 29, 2016
Canine Partners
That Terrible Teething Time – Boy, My Bed Tastes Great!
Money Penny, a Cocker Spaniel puppy, really liked the taste of her bed – plus the hassock for a snack, but who could get mad at that cute face, says her owner Jackie Curr of Spring, TX. It is natural for dogs to chew, and puppies chew a lot when they are teething. Teething typically […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/that-terrible-teething-time-boy-my-bed-tastes-great/
| January 29, 2016
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
This Border Collie Thinks He’s Found The Best Toy Ever, What It REALLY Is Will Make You Laugh
This Border Collie has a brand new toy that he just loves to play with. The only problem is... it's not a toy at all. It's an apple. Hey, they say "an apple a day..." .video-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; padding-top: 30px; height: 0; overflow: hidden; } .video-container iframe, .video-container object, .video-container embed […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/border-collie-finds-new-toy/
| January 29, 2016
Legislative Alerts
NY Assembly Passes Debarking Ban, Contact the Senate
The NY Assembly has passed a ban on “debarking” and now the bill goes to the Senate Agriculture Committee. The AKC opposes A1679, which would restrict the rights of responsible dog owners to make viable, safe decisions on behalf of their pets in conjunction with their veterinarians. Last year, the bill never received a hearing […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ny-assembly-passes-debarking-ban/
| January 27, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Wisconsin Bill Making Reclaiming of Pets More Difficult Continues to Advance, Contact the Assembly
A Wisconsin bill that will make it more difficult for owners to reclaim their pets continues to advance. Those who reside or participate in dog events in Wisconsin are strongly encouraged to contact the Assembly and express your concerns with AB 487 as currently written. Visit AKC’s Legislative Action Center and type your address in […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/wisconsin-ab487-assembly-vote/
| January 27, 2016
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Pomeranian Puppy Harnesses Her Inner Wolf In This ADORABLE Video
It's the call of the wild, the heart of a wolf in the body of a fluffy Pomeranian puppy named Ellie. We promise cuteness overload 30 seconds in. .video-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; padding-top: 30px; height: 0; overflow: hidden; } .video-container iframe, .video-container object, .video-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/pomeranian-puppy-howl/
| January 27, 2016
Legislative Alerts
San Marcos, CA to Define and Regulate Hobby Breeders, Restrict Pet Ownership – TOMORROW, 1/26
The AKC Government Relations team has just become aware that the San Marcos City Council will consider a proposed ordinance which will define hobby breeders, limiting them to only three “breeding dogs, cats and/or rabbits.” It is unclear how a breeding dog, cat or rabbit would be identified and what would happen to resident breeders […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/san-marcos-ca-regulate-breeders-restrict-pet-ownership/
| January 25, 2016
Canine Partners
Not a Newfoundland – But Water Rescue Whiz All the Same!
Pickle became part of my life when he was 4 weeks old and I found him in the middle of a road. He has been raised with Newfoundland dogs and was introduced to swimming and water rescue at a very early age (he thinks he is a Newfoundland). In October 2014, Pickle passed the Newfoundland […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/not-a-newfoundland-but-water-rescue-whiz-all-the-same/
| January 25, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Sarasota County, FL to Define and Regulate Hobby Breeders, Restrict Pet Ownership
The Sarasota County Commission will consider a proposed ordinance which will define hobby breeders and possibly limit the amount of animals they may own and/or the number of litter they may have in a year. The measure also attempts to restrict the sales of pets from legal, licensed and regulated pet sellers. All breeders and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/sarasota-fl-regulate-breeders-restrict-ownership/
| January 25, 2016