As compiled by the American Kennel Club:
Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd lives for his job, which still involves herding livestock and working as an all-purpose farm and ranch dog. He needs a lot of activity and a sense of purpose to be truly content. Due to the breed’s intelligence and versatility, “Aussies” also excel in AKC events such as agility, obedience and herding.
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The American Kennel Club (AKC®) continues its long-standing commitment to advance the health and welfare of all dogs with the launch of its new program Bred with H.E.A.R.T. (Health, Education, Accountability, Responsibility and Tradition)
Modeled after the successful Breeder of Merit program, Bred with H.E.A.R.T. is a new way to engage, encourage and recognize all breeders who meet specific health testing standards and who participate in continuing education.
Continue reading AKC Introduces New Bred with H.E.A.R.T. Program
Which of the newly-recognized AKC breeds is your favorite? If you don’t remember what they looked like, refer back to Tuesday’s post.
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Good day, and good dog!
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And you thought they just put on dog shows! Below is an infographic that comes to us from the American Kennel Club to help you inform yourself about dog bites. This wraps our coverage of National Dog Bite Prevention Week.
Continue reading Dog Bite Stats from the American Kennel Club
In honor of National Dog Bite Prevention Week, the American Kennel Club suggests you use these clues to determine if a dog is relaxed or threatening.
Continue reading Preventing Dog Bites: Reading a Dog’s Body Language
Here are some handy-dandy safety tips from the American Kennel Club in honor of National Dog Bite Prevention Week.
Continue reading Tuesday Top Five: Safety Tips to Prevent Dog Bites
To celebrate the dogs that do extraordinary things for their human counterparts, the AKC Humane Fund is seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). Nominations open today, April 1, 2015 and winners will be announced summer 2015.
Continue reading Nominations Now Open for AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence
Thousands of talented pooches will bark their way onto TV screens across America this January with the airing of AKC Celebrates Dogs. The two hour broadcast of dog-filled fun and competition will appear on Lifetime on Saturday, January 31st at 9AM EST and re-air on LRW at 2PM EST.
Continue reading AKC Celebrates Dogs is on TV January 31st!