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Expert Advice: Flea & Tick
Pests Still Pose Threat in Winter
Cover of Snow Offers No Protection From Pests for Dogs Fleas, ticks and other pests seem to be year-round tormentors of dogs, some veterinarians say. Snow may be covering the ground, but dog owners must still be vigilant about pest control, says veterinarian Michael Dryden, of Kansas State University, in an article on the Companion […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/pests-still-pose-threat-winter/
| March 23, 2015
Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Feeding Puppies, Large and Small
The range of sizes among dog breeds is greater than that of any other animal. For example, a 150-pound Newfoundland is 50 times the size of a three-pound Pomeranian. And as you might expect, large breed puppies and small breed puppies have very different nutritional needs. There are general rules for feeding any puppy, but […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/feeding-puppies-large-and-small/
| March 20, 2015
Canine Partners
AKC Master Agility Champion: Chance
In 2008, Diana was meeting a friend at a gas station near her home to follow her to a dog event. “Upon arriving, I saw a young, mixed breed dog sitting on the curb tied to a fire hydrant. My friend ran up to my car and was very upset. She said, ‘They left […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/akc-master-agility-champion-chance/
| March 20, 2015
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Type: The Breeder’s Foundation
Anyone who aspires to be a breeder rather than merely a producer of puppies must first understand the nuances of correct type, following the recipe given in the breed standard. Just what is type? In general, with regard to purebred dogs type means those physical features and characteristics that define the breed—that make a Golden […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/type-the-breeders-foundation/
| March 20, 2015
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Expert Advice: Weight Management
Dieting Tips for Chubby Canines
Putting a pudgy dog on a diet is a challenge, but it’s worth the effort. Dogs who maintain a proper weight have higher quality of life and lower vet bills. Whether the dieter is canine or human, the trick is to find the happy medium between maintaining a healthy weight and the daily pleasure of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/dieting-tips-for-chubby-canines/
| March 20, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Montana: Committee Vote on Overreaching Pet Breeder Law Scheduled for March 24
A bill to regulate pet breeders is scheduled to be voted on by the House Business and Labor Committee on March 24. House Bill 608 seeks to establish licensing, inspections, regulations, fees, and penalties for dog and cat breeders. It would define a “commercial breeder” as: A person or entity who owns, keeps, or harbors […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/montana-house-bill-608-vote-breeder-law/
| March 20, 2015
Expert Advice: News
The Definition of “Man’s Best Friend”
by Joan HarriganReprinted from: The Canine Chronicle We’ve all seen Rin Tin Tin’s acts of heroism on the silver screen or read about heroic dogs rescuing drowning victims or finding lost children. But it is not every day that one hears about a puppy -- less than 4-months-old -- prompting his owner to seek medical […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-definition-of-mans-best-friend/
| March 20, 2015
Expert Advice: Events
Winners Crowned at Rally and Obedience National Championships
The 2015 Obedience and AKC Rally National Champions were crowned this weekend at the American Kennel Club's National Obedience Championship and the AKC Rally National Championship, held at Purina Farms just outside of St. Louis, Missouri. The Championships drew more than 500 of the most highly trained dogs in the nation. Pamela Manaton, AKC Director […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/winners-crowned-at-rally-and-obedience-national-championships/
| March 19, 2015
Legislative Alerts
US House Approves Pilot Program Allowing Pets on Trains, Contact the Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a comprehensive passenger train bill that in requires Amtrak to develop a pilot program that would, when feasible, designate at least one car where passengers may transport a dog or cat if the pet is in a kennel that can be stowed according to Amtrak’s requirements for carry-on […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/house-representatives-approves-amtrak-pilot-program/
| March 19, 2015
Canine Partners
Congrats to Two All-Americans Placing in the RNC Top Tens!
Congrats to all the Canine Partners-enrolled dogs for outstanding performances at the 2015 AKC Rally National Championship that took place Friday at Purina Farms. Two All-Americans Placed in the Top Ten in their Classes: - Third Place, Rally Advanced - Emerald Wolf Ava Crowder BN RA & Brenda Wendt of Iowa - Sixth Place, […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/congrats-to-two-all-americans-placing-in-the-rnc-top-tens/
| March 18, 2015