Plus, Canine Herpesvirus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Courtesy of AKC and Royal Canin | | | Responsible Puppy Buyers Turn into Responsible Dog Owners | September is AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Month so we're taking a closer look at how breeders can place puppies with responsible, loving owners—and provide those new puppy parents with the tools they need to get off to the right start. | | | Courtesy of AKC and Royal Canin | | | Bloodhound Breeder's Dogs Are Still 'Best in Show' 25 Years Later | You may recognize "Hubert" the Bloodhound from the 2000 movie, "Best in Show," directed by Christopher Guest. The film starred real-life champion dogs, including "Rocky," who played Hubert. Rocky, who was a puppy at the time of filming, was surrounded by the likes of Jennifer Coolidge, Eugene Levy, Jane Lynch, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, and more in this now-classic movie. | | | Canine Herpesvirus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments | There's a good chance your dog has herpes, but it's not what you might initially think. There is a generally higher prevalence in kenneled dogs versus household pets, but Dr. James Evermann, Ph.D., professor emeritus of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Washington State University and a canine herpes expert says that infection rates vary from 15% to 100% based on surveys conducted studying antibodies in the blood serum. So what is it, and how do dogs get it? | | | Vitamins: A Critical, but Seldom Mentioned, Part of Your Dog's Diet | Many of today's conversations about our pets' food focus on ingredients. Unfortunately, we don't hear as much about the primary goal of an animal's diet — providing nutrients to support growth, metabolism and repair. | | | Courtesy of AKC and Royal Canin | | | The American Kennel Club Establishes the President's Sportsman Award | The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the establishment of the President's Sportsman Award. Conceived by AKC President and CEO, Gina M. DiNardo, the award honors an individual who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the principles outlined in the AKC Code of Sportsmanship and Civility. It seeks to recognize those whose conduct consistently reflects integrity, mentorship, and respect within the dog sports community. | | | |
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