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Legislative Alerts
Minnesota Legislation Seeks to Limit Consumers’ Liberty to Choose Best Pets for the Family
Minnesota House File 3369, which seeks to prohibit the sale of dogs and cats by retail pet shops, is scheduled to be considered by the Minnesota House Committee on Commerce on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. The American Kennel Club (AKC) opposes legislation that attempts to artificially manipulate the market in favor of pets sourced solely […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/minnesota-legislation-seeks-limit-consumers-liberty-choose-best-pets-family/
| February 27, 2020
Expert Advice: Grooming
Summer Grooming Tips to Keep Dogs Cool
Ever wonder how to keep your dog cool in summer? These summer dog grooming tips will keep your pup feeling cool and comfortable in warm weather.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/at-home-grooming-tips-summer/
| June 27, 2021
Expert Advice: Feature
Military Working Dogs Through History
On Oct. 27, 2019, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois military working dog named Conan took part in the Barisha raid, which resulted in the death of the leader of ISIS. Conan joined a long list of heroic military working dogs. Call ‘em what you want — war dogs or military working dogs — they have been around for centuries […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/war-dogs-military-history/
| May 21, 2020
Expert Advice: Health
Everything You Need to Know About Radiation Therapy for Dogs
Finding out your dog has cancer can feel devastating. Thankfully, advances in the field of veterinary oncology mean that multiple treatment options are available. In many cases, these can help to extend and improve your dog's life. Among these treatment options is radiation therapy for dogs. Radiation therapy can be used on its own. It […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/radiation-therapy-for-dogs/
| March 6, 2026
Expert Advice: Feature
Old English Sheepdog ‘Wallace’ Wins Therapy Dog Award for Canine Excellence
"Wallace," a 100-pound Old English Sheepdog, is the winner of the 2024 Awards for Canine Excellence in the Therapy Dog category.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ace-winner-therapy-dog-wallace/
| December 17, 2024
Expert Advice: Feature
After a Tough Start to Life, Australian Shepherd “Leonidas” Becomes a Conformation, Service Dog
When he was born, he was struggling to survive. Now, Australian Shepherd "Leonidas" is a conformation dog and PTSD service dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/australian-shepherd-leonidas/
| February 9, 2024
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
For Traumatized Children, Louie Is the Perfect Canine Co-Therapist
If you’re looking for a job description for Louie, you better sit down and set aside a few minutes. Kelly Raudenbush, a child and family therapist at The Sparrow Fund in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, and the 4-year-old Golden Retriever’s owner-handler, will only smile and tell you how he has grown into his job as a co-therapist […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/therapy-dog-louie-helps-traumatized-children/
| February 19, 2021
Expert Advice: News
From Evacuation Centers to Hospitals, Therapy Dog Bingley’s Comfort Zone Has No Limits
When Bingley and owner Denise Fitzgerald wake up in the morning, he climbs on top of her, places a paw on each side of her neck, and pushes his little flat face against hers. After that greeting, the day just gets better and better for the Templeton, Calif., pair — and everyone they encounter. Bingley, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/therapy-dog-bingley/
| May 11, 2018
Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Get Started in Dog Agility at Home
There are plenty of things you can try at home to prepare your dog for agility obstacles and gauge your interest and their enthusiasm for the activity.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/practice-agility-at-home/
| July 22, 2022
Sports & Events
AKC 2011 Non Retrieving Championship: Tues
AKC 2011 Non Retrieving Championship: Tuesday Tuesday, May 3, 2011 By Bonnie Hidalgo, AKC Executive Field Representative Brown's B.B.J. (BJ) B M Jim & Sunny House owners, Jim House handler NFC/FC/AFC Tonelli's Sky High (Sky) GSP M Kathleen Boyd owner, Randy Berry handler This was the first brace on the second Tuesday morning of the […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/field-trials/akc-gun-dog-championships/gun-dog-championships-2016/tuesday2/
| October 26, 2017