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It's Dress Up Your Pet Day! Be honest, have you ever dressed up your pets before? Share pictures with us in the comments!

Make sure to take your dog(s) for a long walk or two this month!

January is National Train your Dog Month! What are some of your favorite winter training activities?

It's National Trivia Day! Test your knowledge of dog breeds with this quiz from AKC www.akc.org//lifesty/guess-the-breeds-from-puppy-pictures/. Let us know how you do in the comments!

It's National Pet Travel Safety Day! Here's a handy guide from AKC to ensure your pets are prepared to travel www.akc.org//ho/complete-guide-to-traveling-with-your-dog/

An excellent resource for dog breeders, owners, and veterinarians to utilize in the pursuit of breeding healthier dogs. In collaboration with the OFA, the AKC CHF has published a whitepaper that answers some of the most common questions on the purpose, accuracy, and interpretation of genetic testing. View the report at www.akcchf.org///articles/review-of-the-current-state.html

Great advice from our friends over at AKC on keeping your senior dog healthy! Learn more at https://loom.ly/tvchRQc

Why is my dog's OFA number not showing on its AKC paperwork? Find out one reason why for this week's #FAQFriday!

Did you know that October is National Pet Wellness Month? It's a great reminder to make sure all of your pets have had their annual checkups!

We are thankful for all of the veterinary technicians for the role they play in promoting the health and welfare of companion animals!

What are OFA's fees? You can find them at www.ofa.org/about/ofa-fees for this week's #FAQFRIDAY

As outdoor temperatures begin to drop you may find yourself spending more time indoors with your pets, it's important to keep dogs active and engaged during the winter months. Our friends at AKC have shared some great DIY toy ideas at https://loom.ly/H__Q844

In collaboration with the OFA, the AKC CHF has published a whitepaper on the Current State of Genetic Testing in Dogs. A powerful tool to help dog breeders, owners, and veterinarians make thorough decisions relating to the interpretation and implications of genetic test results. View the report at https://www.akcchf.org//a/review-of-the-current-state.html

Make sure to take your dogs for a walk or two this week in honor of National Walk Your Dog Week!

Is the OFA still sending paper certificates? Find out the answer below for this week's #FAQFriday!

Do you have any dark-colored pets at home to celebrate today? Share a picture of them in the comments!

An exciting new resource that provides an in-depth understanding of canine genetics to help dog breeders, owners, and veterinarians alike to interpret and understand the implications of genetic testing. OFA was thrilled to collaborate with the AKC CHF on the recently published report available at www.akcchf.org/geneticswhitepaper2020.

It's World Heart Day! Did you know that studies have shown that dogs may help lower stress and decrease your risk of heart disease? Find out the details here: https://loom.ly/yakY7V0