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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Planning a Multiple Sire Litter in 2025 – Navigating AKC Regulations
The AKC permits registration of litters from multiple sires, provided breeders follow specific protocols. The parentage of each puppy must be verified through DNA testing, which is essential for ensuring accurate records and lineage. Below is a comprehensive guide to help breeders plan a successful multiple sire litter. From start to finish, this process can […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/planning-multiple-sire-litter-2025-navigating-akc-regulations/
| January 23, 2025

Expert Advice: Basic Training
Training Tips for Small Dog Breeds
While a small dog is as much of a dog as any of the larger breeds, smaller breeds tend to get less training time than bigger dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/training-tips-small-dogs/
| January 27, 2025
Sports & Events
Judges’ Study Guides
AKC Group Standards Download AKC approved breed standards by complete group for use on any portable electronic device. Sporting Hound Working Terrier Toy Non-Sporting Herding Misc. Judges Study Guide No single written guide is ever comprehensive enough to be the only learning tool utilized in preparation for judging a new breed. We urge you to […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/judging-information/judges-study-guides/
| January 27, 2025

Expert Advice: Feature
Belgian Malinois ‘Riley’ Searches Through Ashes to Find Human Remains After Los Angeles Fires
Belgian Malinois 'Riley' Searches Through Ashes to Find Missing Persons After Los Angeles Fire Disaster "Riley," an 8-l/2-year-old Belgian Malinois,...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/belgian-malinois-riley-search-and-rescue/
| January 27, 2025

Expert Advice: Safety
How Often Should I Wash My Dog’s Bowl?
You clean your own dishes after using them, but how often should you wash your dog bowls? Learn more about safety and the importance of washing dog bowls.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/wash-dog-bowl/
| January 28, 2025

Expert Advice: Juniors
Morgan Johnson Is Among the Agility Invitational’s Youngest Competitors
At nine years old, Morgan Johnson is one of the youngest competitors at the AKC Agility Invitational - and she does it all barefoot.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/morgan-johnson-agility/
| January 29, 2025
Legislative Alerts
NH: Oppose Extending Legal Damages for Pets That Are Reserved for Humans
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the New Hampshire (NH) House Judiciary Committee will hear public testimony on HB 593, which seeks to expand the relationships eligible for “loss of consortium” damages. House Bill 593 would (1) newly define “loss of consortium” as the loss of love, companionship, comfort, care, assistance, protection, affection, society, and moral […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-oppose-extending-legal-damages-pets-reserved-humans-2/
| January 29, 2025
Legislative Alerts
CT Alert: Hearing Monday – Oppose Patchwork Adoption of Pet Retail Rules
The Connecticut Joint Planning and Development Committee’s public hearing agenda for Monday, February 3, 2025, includes HB 6832, which would give Connecticut cities and towns the authority to locally ban pet retail sales of dogs, cats, and rabbits. The American Kennel Club (AKC) opposes HB 6832 and encourages all concerned Connecticut residents to share their […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ct-alert-hearing-monday-oppose-patchwork-adoption-pet-retail-rules/
| January 30, 2025

Expert Advice: Feature
‘Samara’ the Pyrenean Mastiff Shines as a Guardian and Therapy Dog
'Samara' the Pyrenean Mastiff Outshines as a Guardian and Therapy Dog
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/samara-pyrenean-mastiff/
| January 30, 2025

Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Is the Giant Schnauzer a Good Fit for You?
If you're an experienced dog owner looking for a trainable, intelligent, and loyal breed, look no further than the Giant Schnauzer.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/giant-schnauzer-right-for-you/
| January 31, 2025