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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Things You Didn’t Know About the Tibetan Terrier
The Tibetan Terrier, affectionately known as a TT, is a rare breed that originated in one of the most spiritual countries in the world. Loyal and affectionate, the Tibetan Terrier thrives on human companionship. Here are some interesting facts about the Tibetan Terrier: 1. He Is Technically Not a Terrier The Tibetan Terrier belongs to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-facts-tibetan-terrier/
| March 15, 2017
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Holiday Gift Guide for Big Dogs 2016
If you share your life with a dog that can take up half the bed, eats more than the average teenager, and whose head is larger than the body of some toy breeds, you know he needs gear suitable just for him. The holidays are upon us, and who deserves to be showered with gifts […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/gift-guide-for-big-dogs/
| November 21, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Don’t You Wish You Were as Popular as the Labrador Retriever?
The Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog in the United States, and for good reason. His physical capabilities and outgoing, eager-to-please temperament make him an ideal family pet and sporting dog. Contrary to his name, the Labrador Retriever doesn't come from Labrador, but from Newfoundland. There, it is thought, small water dogs were bred […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-reasons-the-lab-is-so-popular/
| January 27, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Things the Spanish Water Dog Is… and Isn’t
The first thing to know about the Spanish Water Dog is that he is not really a water dog. Unlike the Irish Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel, the Spanish Water Dog (SWD) is in the herding group, not the sporting group. Yes, he will work in water, but this ancient breed was developed to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/seven-things-spanish-water-dog/
| December 6, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
5 Reasons to Love the Field Spaniel
Although one of the earliest breeds to be registered with the AKC, the Field Spaniel almost faded into obscurity prior to the 1960s. And that would be a shame because this is one terrific dog. In the field, he’s known for endurance and energy, equally adept on land or water. But where the Field Spaniel […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/5-reasons-to-love-the-field-spaniel/
| March 10, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
10 Fun Facts About AKC’s Newest Italian Breeds
Bergamasco (AKC recognition January 1, 2015) The breed’s traffic-stopping dreadlocks are called flocks. (For the Puli and Komondor, they’re called cords.) The flocks begin to form naturally, but during the first year, owners have to be vigilant about separating the mats. Once grown, they’re easy to maintain. At the AKC’s 2015 Meet The Breeds, the Bergamasco […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/columbus-day-cuties-italian-breeds/
| October 9, 2015
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
Schipperke Breeder Krista Nuovo-Roe on Life With This Foxy-Faced Breed
Dedicated to the Schipperke breed, professional breeder and handler Krista Nuovo-Roe of DeLamer Schipperkes has been involved with dogs since she was a child. Since then she has grown into a serious competitor who has worked extremely hard to produce champion dogs. While Nuovo-Roe began working with a different, much larger type of breed, the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/life-with-schipperkes/
| November 29, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Massachusetts Legislative Committee to Consider Dog-Related Bills on Tuesday, September 12
The Joint Judiciary Committee of the Massachusetts General Court is scheduled to consider four dog-related bills at its upcoming hearing on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/massachusetts-legislative-committee-to-consider-dog-related-bills-on-tuesday-september-12/
| September 6, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Hillsborough Co (FL): Dog Trainer Permits & ‘Puppy/Kitten Mill’ Definition on Agenda Wednesday, 6/28
At its meeting on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, the Hillsborough County Animal Advisory Committee is scheduled to discuss an ordinance that would regulate, set requirements for, and establish fees for dog training businesses and dog trainers in the county.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hillsborough-co-fl-dog-trainer-permits-puppy-kitten-mill-definition-on-agenda-wednesday-6-28/
| June 23, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Alabama: Comments Due by 10:00 a.m. TOMORROW (May 5) on Proposed Field Trial Restrictions
The deadline to submit comments on a proposed rule change that would restrict field trials in Alabama is tomorrow, May 5, at 10:00 a.m.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/alabama-comments-due-by-1000-a-m-tomorrow-may-5-on-proposed-field-trial-restrictions/
| May 4, 2017