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Expert Advice: General Health
Do Dogs Sweat?
You may be used to seeing your dog pant in warm weather, but do dogs sweat? Contrary to popular belief, dogs do sweat, but this is only a small part of their cool-down process. How Do Dogs Sweat? Dogs only produce sweat in certain parts of their bodies. Dogs have two types of sweat glands: […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/do-dogs-sweat/
| September 29, 2022
Expert Advice: Health
Gagging in Dogs: What to Know
The many causes of gagging may have different signs, and may or may not be an emergency. Here's how to tell if it's something serious.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/gagging-in-dogs/
| March 15, 2024
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Pet-Friendly Jets Offer Comfort and Safety for You and Your Dog
If you've ever flown with your pet, you know it can be stressful. But there are jets specifically for pet travel, and planes made for your dog!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/pet-friendly-jets/
| February 21, 2024
Expert Advice: Health
How to Take Your Dog’s Temperature
There are many reasons why you might take your dog's temperature, so it's good to know the best thermometer to use, how to use it, and what to look for.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-take-your-dog-s-temperature/
| February 20, 2024
Expert Advice: Health
Nasal Tumors in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Nasal tumors in dogs aren't common, but they are serious. Learn to recognize the signs so your dog can get life-extending treatment as soon as possible.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/nasal-tumors-in-dogs/
| January 24, 2024
Legislative Alerts
NH Alert: House to Vote Thursday on Extremist Bill to Criminalize Some Breeders
SUMMARY: On Thursday, March 28, 2024, the New Hampshire House of Representatives is expected to vote on House Bill 1102, an extremist bill that seeks to describe brachycephaly as a “birth deformity that causes suffering” and would criminalize the sale and breeding of brachycephalic dogs and any dog that could be claimed to have a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-alert-house-vote-thursday-extremist-bill-criminalize-breeders/
| March 25, 2024
Legislative Alerts
NH Update: Extremist Bill to Criminalize Some Breeders Voted Down by Committee
The American Kennel Club (AKC) is pleased to report that, this morning, the New Hampshire House Environment and Agriculture Committee voted House Bill 1102 as “Inexpedient to Legislate.” This means that it is the committee’s recommendation that the bill should not be approved. HB 1102 is a radical bill that seeks to describe brachycephaly as […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-update-extremist-bill-criminalize-breeders-voted-committee/
| March 13, 2024
Legislative Alerts
Calling on All Responsible Dog Owners and Breeders: Join in Expressing Opposition to New Hampshire Bill That Will Criminalize Breeders
Dog breeders in New Hampshire are being targeted by legislation that seeks to make them criminals. The legislation is scheduled for a committee hearing on Tuesday, March 5. Responsible dog breeders and owners across the country are needed to join the fight to defend the rights and reputations of purebred dog breeders and to respectfully […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/calling-responsible-dog-owners-breeders-join-expressing-opposition-new-hampshire-bill-will-criminalize-breeders/
| February 29, 2024
Legislative Alerts
Express Opposition Today to New Hampshire Bill that Seeks to Criminalize Breeders!
On Tuesday, March 5, at 1PM, the New Hampshire House Environment and Agriculture Committee is scheduled to consider HB 1102, “Defining Animal Cruelty,” in a public hearing. The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the New Hampshire Dogs Owners of the Granite State (NH DOGS) are in strong opposition to HB 1102, which describes brachycephaly as […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/express-opposition-today-new-hampshire-bill-seeks-criminalize-breeders/
| February 29, 2024
Legislative Alerts
Update: Hearing Re-Scheduled for Radical New Hampshire Bill That Would Criminalize Breeding Some Dogs
The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the New Hampshire Dogs Owners of the Granite State (NH DOGS) have been notified by the House Environment and Agriculture Committee that the public hearing on House Bill 1102 will take place on March 5, 2024, at 1PM. AKC clubs and NH DOGS are collaborating in strong opposition to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-hearing-re-scheduled-radical-new-hampshire-bill-criminalize-breeding-dogs/
| February 23, 2024