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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Chinese Crested
Header photo courtesy of: Heaven Sent Kennel, AKC Breeder of Merit With his unconventional look, the Chinese Crested turns heads and hearts. Here are some interesting facts you may not have known about this unique breed: 1. They Probably Evolved From African Dogs Experts think the Chinese Crested is essentially a smaller version of the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/things-about-the-chinese-crested/
| August 19, 2016
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Fun Facts About the the Irish Setter
Here are 7 Irish Setter facts, which are interesting things to know about this beautiful breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-about-the-irish-setter/
| August 19, 2016
Canine Partners
Peek Out of Kennel Brings Home Bella & Starts Agility Career
MACH Jennifer’s Princess Bella MXS MJS OF owned by Jennifer Masterson of Zanesville, OH Jennifer stopped at the dog shelter one day on a whim. As she was talking with a staff member about what types of dogs they had, Bella came from the back of her kennel and peeked her head out at her. […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/peek-out-of-kennel-brings-home-bella-starts-agility-career-2/
| August 18, 2016
Canine Partners
Peek Out of Kennel Brings Home Bella & Starts Agility Career
Peek out of Kennel Brings Home Bella & Starts Agility Career MACH Jennifer’s Princess Bella MXS MJS OF owned by Jennifer Masterson of Zanesville, OH Jennifer stopped at the dog shelter one day on a whim. As she was talking with a staff member about what types of dogs they had, Bella came from the […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/peek-out-of-kennel-brings-home-bella-starts-agility-career/
| August 18, 2016
Press Releases
AKC Humane Fund Announces Winners of the 2016 Sir John D. Spurling, OBE, KCVO Scholarship
The AKC Humane Fund, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2016 recipients of the Sir John D. Spurling Scholarship, celebrating the human-canine bond. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund awards five full-time students enrolled in courses of study that contribute to the well-being of dogs and the advancement of responsible pet ownership. The scholarship is […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-humane-fund-awards-spurling-scholarships/
| August 17, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Meet the K-9 Named After Fallen Dallas Police Officers
On July 7, five officers with Dallas Police Department were shot and killed in an ambush by an armed individual. Now their dedication to serving will be memorialized by a K-9 rookie. Last week, in honor of the lives lost on that day, the Suffolk Country Police Department in New York debuted K-9 Dallas V, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-the-k-9-named-after-fallen-dallas-police-officers/
| August 16, 2016
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
9 Fun Facts About the Dachshund
These Dachshund facts tell the story of a fascinating and hard-working dog breed. Learn all about this German dog with a hunting past.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/things-you-didnt-know-about-the-dachshund/
| August 16, 2016
Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Introduce Children to the New Puppy
Young children and puppies have a lot in common: they're both curious, excitable, impulsive, and, for the most part, endearing. If you follow some sensible guidelines when introducing your children to the new puppy, you can take the first steps toward creating a life-long bond. Your puppy is experiencing many new people and things […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/introducing-kids-to-a-new-puppy/
| August 12, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Pug And Schnauzer Puppies Join Canadian Victim Services Unit
Even though they're just pups, Yogi and Henry are already employed members of society and they're ready to start their training. These puppies are joining the Victim Services Unit of Prince George, British Columbia as therapy dogs. Yogi and Henry will be trained to provide emotional support to victims of crime, CBC reports. According to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/pug-and-schnauzer-puppies-join-canadian-victim-services-unit/
| August 11, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Microchip Reunites Pug With Family Eight Years After He Goes Missing
A Pug named Chato and his family were reunited, eight years after he had gone missing, all thanks to his microchip. Michele Rodriguez, Chato's owner, said her dog was stolen 8 years ago. As time went by, she and her family lost hope of ever seeing Chato again, Rodriguez told Time Warner Cable News. Luckily, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/microchip-reunites-pug-with-family-eight-years-after-he-goes-missing/
| August 11, 2016