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Canine Partners
Meet Xena – A Survivor Now Helping Her Young Owner
Xena, a rescue dog who is a member of the AKC Canine Partners program, is a honorable mention winner in the AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence in the category of Exemplary Companion. She is owned by Linda Hickey of Johns Creek, GA. Xena has been nicknamed “the Warrior Puppy.” As a young puppy, she was […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/meet-xena-a-survivor-now-helping-her-young-owner/
| May 19, 2015
Canine Partners
Meet Master Agility Champion: Jack
MACH Karen’s Jack MXB MJB owned by Karen Bick of Blue Grass, IA Karen Bick adopted Jack and his sister Jill from a shelter when they were about 3 months old. “I had an inkling that Jack was destined to do big things after watching him climb up and over a baby gate on […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/meet-master-agility-champion-jack/
| May 18, 2015
Expert Advice: News
First Case of Canine Flu Surfaces in Georgia
Veterinarians in Georgia are treating a dog for symptoms of canine flu—the first case of the disease to surface in that state. The sick dog was brought to the University of Georgia’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital and has tested positive for the disease, according to news media reports. Veterinarians there won’t know until later this week […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/gerogia-canine-flu/
| May 18, 2015
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Why Does My Yorkie Bark At Bedtime?
We get a lot of questions from dog owners each week asking why do their dogs behave in certain ways. One of the most common questions we get is 'why does my dog bark so often or all the time?' There could be lots of reasons why this might be happening, sometimes it is that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/yorkie-terrier-dog-bark/
| May 18, 2015
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
What Items Should Be Included In A Puppy Kit for New Owners?
ASK AKC Dear AKC: My Bulldog will soon be having her first litter. What should be included in a puppy kit for the new owners? -- Novice Breeder Needs Dear Novice: A great way to insure a new puppy's continued success with their new family is to provide an abundance of resources for each new owner. As a longtime […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/items-to-include-in-puppy-kit/
| May 18, 2015
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Best Airlines for Pet Travel
ASK AKC Dear AKC: I am having my new Golden Retriever puppy shipped from Minnesota to Philadelphia at the end of the month. Do you recommend a certain airline to book travel with? Most of the airlines allow pet travel but I want to ensure that my puppy is safe. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/airline-for-pet-travel/
| May 18, 2015
Expert Advice: General Health
Length Of Walk for A Pomeranian
ASK AKC Dear AKC: I have a German Shepherd Dog and a Pomeranian. I walk both dogs at the same time but I wonder how much is too much of a long walk for the Pomeranian. The German Shepherd Dog seems unfazed by the time and length of the walk. My Pomeranian seems OK, but she […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/length-of-walk-pomeranian/
| May 17, 2015
Expert Advice: Puppy Health
Best Time to Bring a Puppy Home from the Breeder
ASK AKC Dear AKC: I am considering buying a Chihuahua from a breeder who is letting the pups go at 6 weeks old. I have always heard that puppies should not be weaned until they are at least 8 weeks. Should I consider a different breeder? -- Early Arrivals Dear Early: Every breeder has their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/bring-puppy-home-kennel/
| May 17, 2015
Expert Advice: Basic Training
How Do Yorkshire Terriers Socialize?
Ask AKC Dear AKC: My question deals with how Yorkshire Terriers socialize. Do "Yorkie" females get along better with other females or with male Yorkies? We have been told varying opinions and need to know, as we are in the process of purchasing another Yorkie and need to pick the correct gender to get […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-do-yorkshire-terriers-socialize/
| May 17, 2015
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Choosing A Stud When Breeding
ASK AKC Dear AKC: My question regards breeding. I have a young male Beagle, about a year and a half, and I'd like to breed him with another beagle. I am told by my veterinarian, who has bred beagles extensively in the past that it is next to impossible for a breeder to accept my dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/choosing-stud-breeding/
| May 17, 2015