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SCWTCSC Member and SoCal Team Win AKC Canine Legislative Support Fund Grant.
Connie Koehler, SCWTCA Legislative Liaison to the AKC and SCWTCSC past president, is part of a Long Beach-area team that has received an AKC Canine Legislative Support Fund (CLSF) grant for its advocacy in opposing a recent mandatory spay/neuter ordinance in the city. Read more here.

Eight Signs of a Responsible Breeder
Looking for a purebred Wheaten puppy and want to find a reputable breeder? AKC has formulated eight indicators for you to use in your search for the right puppy from the correct source. Learn them here.

What to ask when getting a dog from a shelter
AKC has published the most important questions to ask when searching shelters for a rescue dog. Please read their news release here. To find an adoptable dog that has been thoroughly screened by SCWTCSC, please consult our Rescue web page to learn more about our process.

13 things you didn't know about HSUS

How Much is That Doggie in the Window?
For a thoughtful look at the economics of buying a purebred puppy from a reputable breeder versus other less-responsible sources, please see the article, "How Much is That Doggie in the Window? The Surprising Economics of Purchasing a Purebred Puppy," Forbes magazine, 2/17/12

Calling all dog lovers! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) has launched AKC Dog Lovers, the official blog of the AKC. Join us at www.akcdoglovers.com for helpful tips like how to socialize your puppy, Facebook fan photos, and so much more. Enjoy news about everyone's favorite friend, their dog, and interact with AKC and other readers by commenting.

Don't forget to follow AKC on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest for more fun!

Need a CERF exam? Click here for a list of Current Eye Clinics.

AKC's New Therapy Dog Title Program Honors Dogs with the Healing Touch

Therapy dog owners, and those who have benefitted from comforting visits with these special canines, have long known this treasured expression of the canine-human bond has a healing touch like no other. Since the American Kennel Club launched its AKC Therapy Dog Title program on June 27, over 1,600 dogs have been recognized for their special abilities to improve the well-being of others. Meet the first dogs to receive the AKC Therapy Dog Title.

To achieve AKC's Therapy Dog or "ThD" title a dog must be certified or registered with an AKC-recognized therapy dog organization, perform a minimum of 50 documented visits and be an AKC Dog through either AKC registration, PAL listing or AKC Canine Partners enrollment. Read more about the ThD title here.

New information on the Wheaten DNA Research - We need your help. Please see the DNA Research Page under the Health menu.