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Legislative Alerts
U.S. Congress: Impact of 2023 Omnibus Appropriations on Dog Policy and Care
On Tuesday, Congressional lawmakers released the final version of a must-pass $1.7 trillion fiscal year 2023 federal spending bill that provides funding for the U.S. Government. The agreement between House and Senate appropriators contains spending for several key areas impacting dogs. It also includes report language impacting canine policy, including legislative proposals AKC has tracked […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/u-s-congress-impact-2023-omnibus-appropriations-dog-policy-care/
| December 22, 2022
Press Releases
TOP DOGS CROWNED AT AKC OBEDIENCE CLASSIC
The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of 240 dogs this past weekend at the 9th AKC Obedience Classic. Competitions were held December 17-18, 2022 in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The 11th AKC Juniors […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/top-dogs-crowned-akc-obedience-classic/
| December 22, 2022
Press Releases
TOP DOGS CROWNED AT 2022 AKC AGILITY INVITATIONAL
The 17th annual AKC Agility Invitational Presented by YuMOVE® took place December 17-18, 2022 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. The top five dogs in each breed received an invitation to compete in this prestigious […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/top-dogs-crowned-2022-akc-agility-invitational/
| December 22, 2022
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB DOG SPORTS TO AIR ON ESPN2 THIS CHRISTMAS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and governing body of dog sports, is thrilled to announce two exciting canine competitions coming to ESPN2 this Christmas Day starting at 2:30pm ET. The programming will kick off with the AKC Agility Invitational presented by YuMOVE® and will be followed by the AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-dog-sports-air-espn2-christmas/
| December 22, 2022
Press Releases
TOP DOGS CROWNED AT AKC FAST CAT INVITATIONAL
The 2022 AKC Fast CAT Invitational took place December 13-17, 2022 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin. The top 5 of the fastest dogs from each breed, based on rankings from AKC Fast Coursing Ability Tests (Fast CAT), were invited to participate in the third annual AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/top-dogs-crowned-akc-fast-cat-invitational/
| December 22, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
How to Keep Your Dog Calm During Fireworks
Holidays with fireworks cause lots of loud noises, which can cause dog anxiety. Learn how to keep your dog calm during fireworks.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-keep-your-dog-calm-during-fireworks/
| December 22, 2022
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
How a Diet Change Can Help Dogs With Sensitive Stomachs
This Is a Paid Advertisement for The Farmer's Dog For an animal with a reputation for having an iron constitution, capable of (and hell-bent on) eating anything in sight, dogs are surprisingly prone to upset stomachs and other digestive issues. There are countless causes of stomach upset, and diet is one huge factor in your […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/diet-change-sensitive-stomach/
| December 21, 2022
Press Releases
DOGS SET TO TAKE OVER NYC WITH AKC MEET THE BREEDS®
Tickets are on sale NOW for New York City’s AKC Meet the Breeds®, arriving at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Saturday, January 28th, and Sunday, January 29th, 2023. The American Kennel Club® (AKC) brings this two-day educational event to NYC to give attendees the unique opportunity to meet and play with a variety of […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dogs-set-take-nyc-akc-meet-breeds/
| December 20, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Top Dogs Named at 2022 AKC Agility Invitational
At the 17th annual AKC Agility Invitational Presented by YuMOVE®, 695 dogs and their handlers not only displayed their skills and training, but also the beauty of human-canine teamwork. The event, which took place on December 17 and 18, 2022, in Orlando, Florida, was held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2022-akc-agility-invitational-winners/
| December 20, 2022
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Expert Advice: Vet's Corner
What to Do if Your Dog Drinks Alcohol
"I host a lot of get-togethers in my home and my dog “works the room” begging for treats. Most of my guests know not to feed him, but I’m nervous he’ll lap up the alcoholic beverages left unattended without my knowledge. How much alcohol is too much? Are some alcohols more dangerous to dogs than […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/vets-corner/is-alcohol-dangerous-for-dogs/
| December 20, 2022