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. |  |
Travel Tips for You & Your Dog
Here are a few helpful tips to assist you with making this the best summer vacation yet... 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
10/09/2008: JRT-PRT Position Paper October 2, 2008 The United Kennel Club has aligned the breed names and breed standards for the Parson Russell Terrier (formerly the UKC Jack Russell Terrier) and the Jack Russell Terrier (formerly the UKC Russell Terrier) with the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) names and standards for those breeds. Virtually all European registries... Read more here. 
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This Weekend At UKC
Jump Into Fall! with the Ultimate Air Dogs dock jumping competition October 11 and 12 in Columbus, Ohio! Dogs of all shapes, sizes, breeds and mixes are welcome to make a splash in this fun, family-friendly event. The United Kennel Club is the first and only all-breed registry to offer titles in this great new sport! Pre-enter online through the UAD website.
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Of the six breeds of UKC registered Coonhounds, only the Plott Hound doesn’t trace its ancestry to the foxhound; and of the breeds, we can be most certain of the Plott’s heritage and the men most responsible for its development.
The ancestors of today’s Plott were used for boar hunting in Germany many years ago. Jonathon Plott left his native Germany and came to this country in 1750. For the rest of the story behind the modern Plott Hound, follow this link. |
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Read more about UKC's many dog breeds here. |
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