Learning More About Dogs
Raising a Well-Socialized Dog
Find some advice and tips on how to socialize your pup here.  |  |
Dogs in the Workplace Etiquette
Just as with people, there are definite do's and don'ts when trying to bring your dog into your workplace... Read more. |  |
Dear Penelope
Have a question about dogs? Penelope may be small on size but she's big on answers! Read more. | |
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A Little Canine Courtesy Can
Go a Long Way
Have you ever been in a store or at a restaurant and noticed a child that was totally out of control? Out of control to the point you really wanted to “enlighten” the child’s parent on the joys of having a well-mannered child versus an unruly one? I believe most of us can lift our hand in accord; we have all suffered at least once or twice. Good manners must be instilled at an early age if we want our children to become well mannered, responsible adults. The same rules apply to dogs and their owners as well. Read more. |  |
Pet Trusts: Plan for the Future of Your Pet
In today’s world, pets have become more like members of the family than just animals. Just as you would want to make sure your loved ones are cared for should something happen, so too should you make sure that your pets are cared for as well. Read more. |  |
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 Recent News At UKC
02/01/2012: February 2012 Employee of the Month Carol Wiedmayer Registration Carol has worked at UKC since April 13, 2005. She had lost her previous job unexpectedly and thought this would be a good place to send her resume. Carol graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 1973 and had taken some college courses at KVCC. Carol... Read more here. 
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This Weekend At UKC
Wisconsin Boston Terrier Association will be hosting events this weekend, February 11 & 12 in Ixonia, Wisconsin. More Information.
Norl-Cal Treedog Assn will be hosting events this weekend, February 10 & 11 in Oroville, California. More Information.
Find an event in your area.
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UKC's third most widely registered breed is the Bluetick Coonhound. It is most likely that the Bluetick is principally descended from the quick foxhounds of England with some introduction of the blood of various French hounds which were used for hunting big game. The French dogs were known as being very cold nosed. George Washington received five such French hounds from General Lafayette. Blueticks were originally registered with UKC as English. In 1946, at the request of the Bluetick fanciers, UKC began registering Blueticks as a separate breed. |
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Read more about UKC's many dog breeds here. |
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