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Fast CAT Terms & Lingo: What Common Fast CAT Words Mean
Fast CAT is not only one of the fastest dog sports, it’s also one of the fastest growing dog sports! In Fast CAT, dogs of all breeds and sizes race a straight 100-yard dash after a lure. Most dogs love...
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Facts About the Bull Terrier You May Not Know
The playful, charming Bull Terrier has come a long way since its less-than-glamorous origins. Originally from the UK, the breed was bred for dogfighting– a once popular spectacle in Britain that was...
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Fast CAT 101: Behind AKC’s Fastest Sport!
Do you have the fastest dog on the block? Maybe on the planet? Then you both need to race to your closest Fast CAT competition! Fast CAT is the fastest growing AKC sport. The CAT stands for Coursing...
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Conformation Beagle ‘Xavier’ Supports Owner with ALS
In 2018, Lexington, North Carolina couple Helen and Greg Groce had one of the toughest years of their lives. Greg was diagnosed with Amyothropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a neurological disorder that...
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Best Dog Breeds for Hot Weather
The outdoor temperature where you live affects your dog’s comfort level. So what are the best breeds for hot weather if you live in a warm or tropical climate? Certain breeds, like Dalmatians,...
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How to Teach Your Dog to Trade Items With You
Every dog owner has watched their dog grab something they shouldn’t. It might simply be inconvenient, such as your slippers, but it could just as easily be hazardous, like dropped medication or a...
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Where Did Fast CAT Originate? Learn More About the History of Fast CAT
How did Fast CAT get its start? Does it go all the way back to when the dog’s wolf ancestors chased down their first rabbit, or when the Pharaohs unleashed their hounds in pursuit of gazelle? Could...
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‘Lacey’ the Skye Terrier Keeps 89-Year-Old Handler Conformation-Sharp
The “Skye” seems to be the limit for the versatility of 4-year-old Skye Terrier “Lacey” and her owners, husband and wife Judith Tabler and 89-year-old owner Clay Cook, of McLean, Virginia. The two...
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Getting Started in AKC Fast CAT
Does your dog love to run or chase? Fast CAT, which stands for Coursing Ability Test, is one of the most popular AKC sports and a great opportunity to test just how fast your dog is. In this sport,...
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Meet the Winners of the 2024 AKC Agility League Championship
The AKC Agility League hosted its second Championship event from August 29-31, 2024 at Purina Farms in St. Louis, Missouri. In the AKC Agility League, dogs and handlers compete in teams, rather than...
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How to Train Your Dog for Fast CAT
AKC Fast CAT (Coursing Ability Test) is a timed 100-yard dash where dogs start at one end of a straight course and chase a lure to the end. This fun and fast-paced sport has become extremely popular...
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How to Involve Your Dog in Back to School
For many dogs, the back-to-school season brings the months when they’ll start spending more time home alone, but that doesn’t have to be the case. It can also mean helping your dog adjust to a new...
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How to Get More Involved in Fast CAT
Does your dog love to run? AKC Fast CAT is a popular and fast-paced dog sport for dogs of all sizes. In Fast CAT competitions, dogs run a timed 100-yard dash chasing a lure, which is a plastic bag on a...
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How to Choose Your Dog’s Name
Although your name is part of your identity, that likely isn’t the case with dogs. Dogs may have a sense of self-awareness, but their name is really a verbal cue that means the next thing you do or say...
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Meet Junior Handler Isabella Ruffoni
Despite being a third generation dog show handler, 17-year-old Isabella Ruffoni waited to get involved until she was 15. Since her start in dog sports two years ago, she hasn’t slowed down. Ruffoni,...
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Happy Tail Syndrome in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
You love to see your dog wagging their tail. When they greet you, when they’re excited, when they’re playing – you know your dog is in a good mood when their tail is wagging! But too much tail wagging...
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Preventing Aggression in Dogs: What to Know
Owning a dog that snarls, lunges, snaps, or bites can be incredibly stressful. No matter whether it’s at other dogs, children, strangers, or any other trigger, it’s difficult to manage and emotionally...
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Duke University Studied 101 Puppies to See How Their Minds Developed
There’s no question that puppies are adorable, but what’s going on inside their heads? Do they all learn the same way and at the same pace? Or does every puppy have their own strengths and timeline of...
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Strollers for Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
Keeping your dog in tip-top shape is more than regular vet visits and well-balanced meals: it’s about offering consistent mental stimulation through engaging activity. For owners of senior dogs or...
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Everything You Need to Know About Diapers for Dogs
Dog diapers can be helpful for a female dog in heat or when a medical issue lessens a dog’s bladder control. If your dog isn’t accustomed to wearing a diaper, it’s important to consult with your...
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