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June 2021 Chairman’s Report
Good morning or afternoon, whatever the case may be. Resilience. Flexibility. Communication. When we look back on the past year and a half – as we do now nearing the midway point of 2021 – these are the words that characterize our incredible organization. The end of the pandemic is at last in our sights, […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/june-2021-chairmans-report/
| June 8, 2021
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Expert Advice: Feature
How a Microchip Helped Reunite a Tibetan Mastiff With His Breeder 1800 Miles Away
In February 2021, Tibetan Mastiff breeders Dan Nechemias and his wife Lois Claus received the phone call that no breeder wants to hear. Waffle, a male puppy they sold to a new breeder in San Antonio, Texas three years ago, was one of several Tibetan Mastiffs seized in an animal neglect situation. The dog had […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/a-microchip-help-reunite-waffle-tibetan-mastiff-with-breeder/
| June 7, 2021
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Expert Advice: Grooming
Why It’s Worth Having Your Dog Groomed Professionally
Although many dog owners prefer to groom their dogs at home, having your dog professionally groomed can save you time and energy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-its-worth-having-your-dog-groomed-professionally/
| June 4, 2021
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Can All Dogs Swim? How to Teach a Dog to Swim
Does your dog run with excitement to every body of water in sight? Maybe you can’t walk past a creek or pond without your pup diving in. Or maybe your dog treats water like the enemy and will do anything to stay dry. Every dog is different and not all are born with a love […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/teach-dog-to-swim/
| June 3, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Briard History: How the French Shepherd Dog Won Over Thomas Jefferson
Anyone foolhardy enough to be outdoors in Le Harve, France, on a stormy, windswept evening in October 1789 would have beheld a curious sight: a conspicuously tall, ginger-haired gentleman striding through a soaking rain, urgently searching for something he apparently held quite precious. Onlookers in the old port city might have wondered if he was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/briard-breed-history-thomas-jefferson/
| June 2, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
How to Find the Right Life Jacket for Your Dog
A dog life jacket is key to helping you and your dog stay safe in the water. Follow these tips to find the right life jacket for your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/why-your-dog-needs-a-dog-life-jacket/
| June 1, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Louisville, KY: Animal Ordinance Containing Problematic Sections on Agenda Tomorrow, June 2 ─ Contact Committee Members with Concerns
The Louisville Metro Public Health Committee is scheduled to consider changes to the city/county animal control ordinance during a special meeting tomorrow, June 2, 2021. While it features some reasonable and appropriate provisions, the proposed ordinance also includes certain vague and problematic dog care requirements. The American Kennel Club (AKC) encourages Louisville/Jefferson County residents to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisville-ky-animal-ordinance-containing-problematic-sections-agenda-tomorrow-june-2-%e2%94%80-contact-committee-members-concerns/
| June 1, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Getting Toy & Small Breed Puppies Off to a Great Start
Raising well-adjusted, confident toy and small breed puppies begins in the whelping box. Breeders have a pivotal role in helping them become small dogs with big personalities during the eight-week countdown from birth until pups go to new homes. In “Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog," behavioral scientists John Paul Scott and John […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/getting-toy-small-breed-puppies-off-great-start/
| June 1, 2021
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Expert Advice: Growth & Development
How to Care for Your Large-Breed Dog
From the Labrador Retriever and the Golden Retriever, to the German Shepherd Dog and the German Shorthaired Pointer, some of America's most popular dogs are large breeds, achieving an adult weight in the range of roughly 45 to 90 lbs. These large dogs are different from smaller dogs and extra-large breeds in more than just size […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/how-to-care-for-your-large-breed-dog/
| May 27, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
How to Care for Small-to-Medium Dogs
From the French Bulldog to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, small-to-medium dog breeds are some of the most popular dogs in the world. They're a great in-between dog. While many still act like lap dogs, they can play like bigger dogs. These pups love to play, be close to loved ones, and protect their families. Like […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-care-for-small-medium-dogs/
| May 27, 2021