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
03/12/2010: 1st Annual American Leopard Days Purina Points Event - History is being made this weekend as UKC's newest Chartered Breed Association; The American Leopard Breeders Association is holding their 1st Annual Breed Day in Sparta, Illinois. The Kaskaskia River Sportsman Club located at the fairgrounds in Sparta is hosting the event, who by the... Read more here. 
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This Weekend At UKC
The Coonhound Department at United Kennel Club is pleased to announce their newest Chartered Breed Association, American Leopard Breeders Association recognized in May of 2008, will be hosting their First Annual American Leopard Hound Days. The event will be held in Sparta, Illinois at the fairgrounds. (More Information).
Also, on this same weekend will be the South Carolina State Championship to be held in Darlington, South Carolina. Both American Leopard Hound Days and the South Carolina State Championship are on the 2010 Purina Series schedule also known as Purina Points Events.(More Information).
The UKC Michigan Classic will be held this weekend, hosted by K9 Fanciers, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. (More Information).
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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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