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 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...Dog Bites Dog BitesIf I am bitten how should I care for a dog bite? * Always wash the dog bite with soap and warm water, try to get any dirt, saliva, or any other particles washed out of your wound. * Apply pressure with a clean cloth or towel to the dog bite to stop any bleeding, if the bleeding does not stop within 15 minutes you should proceed to a doctors office or emergency room. Dogs and the Law - Breed Bans Dogs and the Law - Breed Bans Breed bans are laws that have been created in recent years in response to actual or even perceived threats by certain breeds of dogs. The majority of these laws specifically target Pit Bull, or Pit Bull like breeds. Doberman pinschers, Rottwielers, German Shepherds, and Mastiffs have also been Spay and Neuter your pets Spay and Neuter your pets Spay and Neuter your pets Spaying and neutering is arguably the biggest single issue in domestic animal welfare. The vast majority of animal rescue groups and shelters have placed an emphasis on educating No-Kill Pet Shelters No-Kill Pet Shelters No-Kill Pet Shelters vDue mostly to effective spay and neuter programs, the education they provide fewer dogs and cats are showing up in shelters. Many shelter workers oppose euthanizing healthy |
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AnimalShelter.org AKC commonly recognized breeds The American Kennel Club (or AKC) is the largest registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States. The AKC registered just over 900,000 dogs last year. Beyond maintaining its pedigree registry, it also promotes events for purebred dogs, including the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, an annual event which predates the official forming of the AKC, and the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. The AKC is not the only registry of purebred dogs, but it is the one with which most Americans are familiar. For a dog to be registered with the AKC, the dog's parents must be registered with the AKC as the same breed, and the litter in which the dog is born must be registered with the AKC. Once these criteria are met, the dog can be registered as purebred by the AKC. Registration indicates only that the dog is purely of one recognized breed; it does not necessarily indicate that the dog comes from healthy or show-quality blood lines. Nor is registration necessarily a reflection on the quality of the breeder or how the puppy was raised. Registration is necessary only for breeders (so they can sell registered puppies) or for purebred dog show or purebred dog sports participation. Below you will find a short list containing some of the more common AKC breeds, clicking on the breed name will allow you to read the official description. |
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