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Cats and Dogs Together
Can They Really Get Along? The AKC Offers Tips to Cat Owners On Introducing a Dog to Your Home The age-old phrase “fighting like cats and dogs” does not have to be the case. Despite popular belief, canines and felines can, in fact, live together in harmony. If you’re a cat owner looking to add […]
https://www.akc.org/press-center/articles-resources/facts-and-stats/cats-dogs-together/
| August 12, 2019
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Breeds by Year Recognized
The AKC currently registers 200 dog breeds. The chart below lists all AKC recognized breeds and the year they first became registrable with the AKC. DATE – BREED 1878 – Pointer 1878 – Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) 1878 – Spaniel (Clumber) 1878 – Spaniel (Cocker) 1878 – Setter (English) 1878 – Setter (Gordon) 1878 – Setter […]
https://www.akc.org/press-center/articles-resources/facts-and-stats/breeds-year-recognized/
| August 12, 2019
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Competition Update Spring 2019
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Tracking and Trick Dog, including the first and second All-American Dogs to become AKC Rally® Champions and two new AKC Champion Trackers! And many All-American Dogs had big success at the 2019 AKC National […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-spring-2019/
| July 2, 2019
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AKC Title Recognition Spring 2019
The AKC works with several non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog titling program and the AKC Search & Rescue title program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); and the North […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/akc-title-recognition-spring-2019/
| July 2, 2019
Canine Partners
Having Fun Is How to Bring Home Titles
MACH Laws' Sandy MXB MJB owned by Nelda and Vern Laws of Haverhill, MA Sandy is an 8-year-old Chihuahua mix. Nelda met her in 2012 while volunteering at the MSPCA at Nevins’ Farm and Equine Center in Methuen, MA where she helps both house and farm animals. Only the day before she and Vern had […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/fun-bring-home-titles/
| June 7, 2019
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Brucellosis Outbreak in the Midwest: How to Avoid Infection and Manage an Outbreak
An outbreak of the contagious disease brucellosis has hit Iowa, after starting at a dog breeding facility in Marion County, southeastern Iowa. Brucellosis is a contagious disease caused by the bacterium brucellosis, specifically Brucella canis in dogs, which can result in infertility, abortions, and stillbirths. Brucella canis can devastate a kennel, and it is zoonotic, meaning it can infect […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/avoiding-brucellosis-managing-outbreak/
| May 15, 2019
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Q&A with Eleanor Winters, Author of “So Your Bitch is Pregnant”
Eleanor Winters didn't start breeding Dalmatians until she was 62 — she calls it her retirement career and has now had 17 litters. With every year and litter, she has picked up new tips, techniques, and knowledge. She recently wrote a book called “So Your Bitch is Pregnant: Raising Your First Litter of Puppies From Pregnancy […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/qa-with-eleanor-winters-author-of-so-your-bitch-is-pregnant/
| May 9, 2019
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Bored Dogs: How to Recognize and Solve Doggy Boredom
Bored dogs can get up to mischief, but there are plenty of ways to engage your pet. Here are some leading causes of boredom in dogs, as well as ways to deal with them.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/bored-dogs-how-to-recognize-doggy-boredom-and-help/
| April 24, 2019
Expert Advice: Dental Health
How Many Teeth Do Dogs Have?
Your dog’s dental health is just as important as your own and should be one of the things you take care of on a daily basis, especially since it’s not something your pup can do for himself. As you think about your best friend’s dental care, have you ever wondered exactly how many teeth dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-many-teeth-do-dogs-have/
| February 6, 2019
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
What Were Toy Group Dogs Bred to Do?
Toy dogs are more than just small. Learn more about each of the Toy Group breeds and find out what exactly these adorable dogs were bred to do.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/toy-group-dogs/
| January 25, 2019