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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
6 Things You Didn’t Know About the Rat Terrier
The Rat Terrier is a relatively new breed that has experienced some highs and lows during its history. Let's take a look at how Rat Terriers became the energetic, loyal, family dogs they are today. Here are six interesting facts about the Rat Terrier: 1. They Used to Be Wildly Popular With Farmers In the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/6-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-rat-terrier/
| October 19, 2016
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Clubs & Delegates
AKC Honors US Senator Kelly Ayotte for Protecting Domestic Violence Victims and Pets
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), presented U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire with the AKC Legislator of the Year Award on Friday, October 14, at the Souhegan Kennel Club’s Fall Extravaganza and Regional Obedience Trial in Amherst. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the AKC is proud to recognize Senator Ayotte’s important role […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/ayotte-legislator-award/
| October 19, 2016
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Presents Legislator of the Year Award to US Senator Kelly Ayotte
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, has announced that it will present U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire with the AKC Legislator of the Year Award on Friday, October 14, 2016 at the Souhegan Kennel Club’s Fall Extravaganza and Regional Obedience Trial. “Senator Ayotte […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/legislator-of-the-year-award/
| October 18, 2016
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club and Royal Canin Bring Nation’s Largest Canine Extravaganza to Orlando
-Fun-filled Dog Event Formerly Known As Celebrate Dogs- Canine Extravaganza, the nation’s largest celebration of dogs, returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center’s West Building this December 17th and 18th with exciting elements for all dog lovers. Tickets are on sale this week. Formerly known as Celebrate Dogs! and presented by the American […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/canine-extravaganza/
| October 18, 2016
Expert Advice: Events
Rottweilers Show Off Their Herding Skills in Minnesota
Cool temperatures prevailed and ready-to-harvest corn rattled in the wind as rolling thunder crossed the prairie: a field of Rottweilers converging on Del Seaman’s Chisago City, Minnesota, farm October 8 and 9 for the annual Northstar Rottweiler Club all-breed herding tests and trials. A Rottie works sheep at the event with his owner. Judged by […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/rottweilers-show-off-their-herding-skills-in-minnesota/
| October 18, 2016
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Introducing a Ground-Breaking New Test For Canine Bladder Cancer
The Gift of Time: Introducing a Ground-Breaking New Test For Canine Bladder Cancer We live in amazing times. It seems like just yesterday that we awoke to the rising threat of bladder cancer [also known as transitional cell carcinoma (TCC)/urothelial carcinoma (UC)] in our dogs, with new cases being diagnosed far too frequently. As some […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/introducing-a-ground-breaking-new-test-for-canine-bladder-cancer/
| October 14, 2016
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
AKC Insurance 30-Day Certificate: Real Pets, Real Problems, Real Protection
We all know that puppies love to chew, bite and nibble. The hope is that it’s not followed by swallow! Unfortunately, that is exactly what happened with Sir Deacon Zhivago. Deacon, a then 3-month-old German Shepherd, was “very rowdy and adventurous—constantly exploring and curious of anything new,” according to his owner, Chris Schewe of Fort […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-insurance-30-day-certificate-real-pets-real-problems-real-protection/
| October 14, 2016
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Expert Advice: Feature
AKC Reunite Earmarks $200,000 More for AKC Pet Disaster Relief
Three years after launching AKC Pet Disaster Relief with starting funds of $250,000, AKC Reunite announces another infusion of $200,000 more in funds to complement money raised by AKC clubs throughout the country. AKC Reunite and AKC clubs have pooled over $1,000,000 dollars and donated 52 pet disaster relief equipment trailers to first responders around […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/%e2%80%8bakc-reunite-earmarks-200000-akc-pet-disaster-relief/
| October 13, 2016
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
AKC Breeder Education Gets an Update
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) joins the world of online learning with the launch of AKC Canine College -- an initiative that will extend robust, interactive learning content to breeders and judges, adding subject matter for groomers and trainers in the near future. Anyone interested in learning more about the dog world will find a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-education-gets-an-update/
| October 12, 2016
Canine Partners
Emberly Overcomes Fear of Water to Become Dock Master
Emberly CA RATS DM owned by Kathryn Smiley of Kingsport, TN Emberly is a mixed-breed dog also known by Kathryn as “The Very Rare Spotted Dog.” Kathryn first met Emberly as an 8-week-old puppy at Young Williams Animal Shelter in Knoxville, TN, and says “our futures changed forever. With her heart, stamina, and a boundless […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/emberly-overcomes-fear-of-water-to-become-dock-master/
| October 10, 2016