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Expert Advice: AKC Gazette
Clark, Kamp, and Sammett with Poodles, 1963
1963: The three Poodle varieties, presented by a dream team of handlers — Annie (Rogers) Clark, Jane Kamp (Forsyth), and Wendell Sammet. Standing is fellow pro handler and future show superintendent Tom Crowe. —From the AKC Gazette archive
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/gazette/clark-kamp-sammett-poodles-1963/
| May 13, 2015
Expert Advice: Basic Training
CGC In Veterinary Clinics
The first animal care professional that many dog owners know and trust is the veterinarian. As a growing number of veterinarians are recognizing the benefits of early training for dogs, there is an increase in CGC and AKC STAR Puppy classes in veterinary settings. Dr. Judy Little of the Osceola Veterinary Clinic (Iowa) has arranged […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/cgc-in-veterinary-clinics/
| May 13, 2015
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Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
My Other Corvette Is a Belgian Malinois
Whole books, not to mention thousands of web pages, are devoted to describing the minutiae that distinguish one breed from another. However, the official AKC breed standards are supposed to be the breeders’ blueprints, so I found myself wondering if we could recognize the distinct personality of the Belgian Malinois based solely on its description […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/my-other-corvette/
| May 12, 2015
Expert Advice: News
Puppies reduce stress and improve exam results
It’s that time of year for students, exam time and to recognize this stressful time a group of students at a college in England has put aside a puppy room for stressed out students in conjunction with a local charity for Guide Dogs. The University of Lancashire student union’s SOS (Stressed Out Students) campaign allows […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/puppies-help-decrease-stress-improve-exam-results/
| May 12, 2015
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Expert Advice: AKC Gazette
How Much Bone Is Correct for the Basset Hound?
Under the "General Appearance" section, the official breed standard for the Basset Hound reads: The Basset Hound possesses in marked degree those characteristics which equip it admirably to follow a trail over and through difficult terrain. It is a short-legged dog, heavier in bone, size considered, than any other breed of dog, and while its […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/gazette/much-bone-correct-basset-hound/
| May 12, 2015
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Clubs & Delegates
AKC Supports House Bill to Protect Pets of Domestic Violence Victims
In the most recent of several initiatives to recognize the canine-human bond and to protect pets and their owners, the American Kennel Club has announced strong support for federal legislation (HB 1258) that would protect the pets of victims of domestic violence. The 2015 Pet and Women Safety Act (the 2015 "PAWS" act), sponsored by […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/akc-supports-house-bill-protect-pets-domestic-violence-victims/
| May 11, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Cockers: The Merry Marauders
Originally published in the AKC Gazette. Writing in 1667, Nicholas Cox describes small land spaniels of courageous mettle, “strong, lusty and nimble rangers, of active feet, wanton tails and busy nostrils”—still a good description of the Cocker Spaniel. A less flattering description was given in 1647 by the “Witch-Finder General,” whose dubious job it was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/cockers-merry-marauders/
| May 10, 2015
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Expert Advice: News
Rumor Takes the Capitol by Storm
On the afternoon of May 1, “Rumor” (Grand Champion Lockenhaus' Rumor Has It V Kenlyn), the German Shepherd Dog who took Best in Show honors at both the 2017 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and the 2015 AKC National Championship took a grand tour of the U.S. Capitol to raise awareness of purebred dogs and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/rumor-takes-the-capitol-by-storm/
| May 9, 2015
Canine Partners
Quick Tip for Speedy Weave Poles
The weave poles are one of the toughest obstacles for agility dogs to master. In the AKC Novice class, dogs must complete six poles. When they advance to the intermediate Open and advanced Excellent levels, the number of weave poles doubles to 12. In this training tip, professional dog trainer Michele Godlevski of Youngsville, NC, […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/quick-tip-for-speedy-weave-poles/
| May 8, 2015
Legislative Alerts
NY to Consider Allowing Pets on Public Transportation During Emergencies
May 8, 2015 A New York Senate Committee is considering a bill on Monday that would allow owners to take their companion animals on public transportation if a state of emergency is declared. This is meant to partner with identical legislation passed in New Jersey to assist those utilizing public transportation through the Port Authority […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ny-to-consider-allowing-pets-on-public-transportation-during-emergencies/
| May 8, 2015