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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Doberman Pinscher History: From Guard Dog to Showman
Cross-pollinating his customs and canine careers, Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann created the breed that today bears his name, the Doberman Pinscher.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/doberman-pinscher-history/
| October 22, 2020
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Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Do Dogs Bark at Each Other?
Dogs use their barks to show how they feel and to communicate with other dogs. The reason behind their bark can change depending on the situation.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/why-do-dogs-bark-at-each-other/
| October 22, 2020
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Expert Advice: Vet's Corner
First Aid for Dogs
First aid refers to the immediate care you should provide when a dog is injured or ill until further medical treatment by a veterinarian can be performed. For minor conditions, first aid care may be enough. For other problems, first aid care should be considered as care until your dog is evaluated and treated by […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/vets-corner/first-aid-dogs/
| October 21, 2020
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
10 Science-Based Benefits of Having a Dog
The benefits of having a dog are rooted in scientific facts. Learn about how dog ownership can benefit your health and social life.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-science-based-benefits-dog/
| October 20, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Aiken County, SC: Proposed Ordinance Includes Unlimited Inspections of Any Private Home Due to a Barking Dog Issue—on Agenda Tomorrow, 10/20/20
A revised proposed animal ordinance is on the Aiken County Council agenda for Tuesday, October 20, 2020. The proposal could be discussed tomorrow and/or at a future county council meeting. Among other requirements, the revised ordinance seeks to require registration with the county as an offender by any person convicted of a dangerous dog violation […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/aiken-county-sc-proposed-ordinance-includes-unlimited-inspections-private-home-due-barking-dog-issue-agenda-tomorrow-10-20-20/
| October 19, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Update: Marshfield, MA Town Vote on Breeder Licenses Postponed – Vote “No” on Article 1 to Support Healthy Dogs and Protect Consumers
Tonight, October 19, at 7:00pm, residents in Marshfield, Massachusetts, will be asked at a special town meeting to vote on two of three proposed dog ordinances, Articles 1, 2 and 3. We are grateful that after the American Kennel Club’s (AKC’s) initial legislative alert and subsequent contacts were made with town officials, Article 3 regarding […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-marshfield-ma-town-vote-breeder-licenses-postponed-vote-no-article-1-support-healthy-dogs-protect-consumers/
| October 19, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Why One Couple Chose a Purebred Over a Designer Dog
When Maria B. Moya was growing up, she always wanted a dog, but it wasn’t possible where her family lived. Then she got out on her own and moved to Hoboken, New Jersey. In her new town, everyone, it seemed, had a dog. Many of them were the trendy mixed-breeds, known as "Goldendoodles." Moya, who […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/one-couple-chose-purebred-over-designer-dog/
| October 19, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Texas Info: Legislature Required Updates to State-Licensed Dog Breeders Rules Proposed
Last year, Texas Governor Abbott signed SB 1531 into law, which added pleas of “no contest” to animal cruelty charges as a ground for denying or refusing to renew a breeder license. Today, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) proposed amendments to the state’s Dog or Cat Breeders Act regulations to implement SB […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-info-legislature-required-updates-state-licensed-dog-breeders-rules-proposed/
| October 16, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Back to Dog Show Basics: Reset Your Conformation Education
In the fall, our thoughts naturally turn to education. This year, with so much downtime, it’s especially important to get back to basics. There are always bright and shiny distractions to tempt us… that state-of-the-art tack box, the hydraulic grooming table, the sparkly new St. John suit. Newcomers in particular might think these expensive trappings […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/back-to-dog-show-basics/
| October 14, 2020
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Expert Advice: Feature
Why Are People Afraid of Black Dogs?
We know that people associate black cats with Halloween, but people are afraid of black dogs. Some cultures believe that black dogs are bad luck.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/why-people-afraid-black-dogs/
| October 13, 2020