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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Things You Didn’t Know About The Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Courtesy of Mary J McKennan, AKC Breeder of Merit The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a hard worker and a loyal companion. It's most popular in Poland, naturally, but it also has a community of devoted owners in the United States. Here are some interesting facts you may not know about the Polish Lowland Sheepdog. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-polish-lowland-sheepdog/
| June 16, 2016
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
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Cocker Spaniel
You can always recognize a Cocker Spaniel when you see one. With those long, floppy ears and warm, gentle eyes, they're easy for anyone to love. Here are 10 things you may not have known about the Cocker Spaniel: 1. They May Have Come to America on the Mayflower Records indicate that two dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/things-you-didnt-know-about-the-cocker-spaniel/
| August 30, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier Is a Big Dog in a Little Body
Header photo courtesy of Norma Ryan, AKC Breeder of Merit The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is renowned for his unique appearance as well as his literary connection. This long-bodied, low-to-the-ground dog is a member of the Terrier Group and while he exhibits some typical terrier qualities, he also has some unique characteristics. During the late 1600s, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/get-to-know-the-dandie-dinmont-terrier/
| September 23, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The German Shorthaired Pointer Is the Hunter’s Jack-of-All-Trades
The all-purpose German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) is such a versatile hunting dog that some call him the jack-of-all-trades. This aristocratic member of the Sporting Group is equally skilled at hunting, pointing, and retrieving. Here are seven interesting facts about this powerful and agile breed: 1. The German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) was developed in the late […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/the-german-shorthaired-pointer/
| May 22, 2017
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
AKC Marketplace Brings Responsible Breeders, Potential Dog Owners Together
Searching for a new purebred puppy isn’t necessarily as easy as it seems. Sure, anyone can post an advertisement for healthy, purebred, AKC-registered puppies on sites like Facebook and Craigslist, but that doesn’t make them true. It is important for dog owners to know where exactly their new furry friend came from to ensure their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-marketplace/
| March 22, 2016
Sports & Events
News & Updates
4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Regulations (effective September 1, 2017) AKC Puppy of Achievement Press Release Frequently Asked Questions Breeders of Merit are Key to New Involvement in Conformation
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/puppy-of-achievement/news-and-updates/
| October 26, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Jim Holt Interview
-- Click here for more information about PAWS -- The following is an interview with AKC's federal government relations consultant Jim Holt in response to dog owners' questions about PAWS. The article originally appeared in Dog News June 10th, 2005. Who is regulated under current law and how would PAWS change that? In simple terms, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/jim-holt-interview/
| June 10, 2005
Legislative Alerts
Analysis of PAWS (SB1139/HR2669)
-- Click here for more information about PAWS -- To help dog owners better understand the recently introduced PAWS legislation, please see the bill analysis below as prepared by Dr. James Holt, AKC's federal government relations consultant. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS OF S. 1139/H.R. 2669, THE "PET ANIMAL WELFARE STATUTE" (PAWS) INTRODUCED MAY 26, 2005. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/analysis-of-paws-sb1139-hr2669/
| June 9, 2005