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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Meet Kristin Cihos-Williams of Kinderteckel Standard Smooth Dachshunds
AKC Breeder of Merit Gold Kristin Cihos-Williams of Kinderteckel Standard Smooth Dachshunds has been involved in the breed since 1992. When she and her family bought their first home in San Diego, California, they were restricted by their homeowners’ association rules to a 25-pound-dog. Kristin wanted a big dog personality in a small dog body […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/meet-kristin-cihos-williams-kinderteckel-standard-smooth-dachshunds/
| August 20, 2024
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AKC National Detection Dog Conferences
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2024"] AKC Detection Dog Task Force Hosts National Conference to Address Shortage of U.S. Bred and Raised Detection Dogs August 2024 Explosives detection dogs play a crucial role in U.S. safety and security at home and abroad, but unlike other vital national security tools, the United States is importing approximately 85-90% of its […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-us-detection-dog-conferences/
| August 19, 2024
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Expert Advice: Safety
Albuterol for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Albuterol for dogs can be used to treat coughing and wheezing in dogs, but too much can be fatal. Make sure to speak with your veterinarian about usage.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/albuterol-for-dogs/
| August 5, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Understanding Autosomal Recessive Conditions in Dogs
Introduction to Autosomal Recessive Conditions Dogs have 78 chromosomes, or 39 pairs in each cell. Genes are located on these chromosomes, and they can have different genetic variants related to genes, known as alleles. Each gene typically has 2 copies, one from the dam and one from the sire. The dam and sire randomly contribute […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/understanding-autosomal-recessive-conditions-dogs/
| July 24, 2024
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Dog-to-Dog Greetings: Your Dog Doesn’t Need To Say Hi
Do you run up to and hug or jump on every person you see on the street? Of course not. Similarly, it's important to teach our dogs not to try to engage with all the other dogs they pass during a walk. In recent years, people have started to bring their dogs more places and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-dog-greetings-dog-doesnt-need-say-hi/
| September 22, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Dog Leashes 101: These Leashes Were Made for Walking
Selecting the right type of dog leash can make the difference between a relaxing, enjoyable outing for you and your dog and a frantic tug-of-war.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/choosing-right-dog-leash/
| July 10, 2024
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Expert Advice: How to...
Are Dogs Playing or Fighting? How to Evaluate Rough Play
If two dogs are wrestling and it seems too rough to you, with all that growling and snarling, body-slamming, and biting of each other’s necks, should you intervene? How can you tell if dogs are playing or fighting? This is normal dog play. Puppies play with their littermates constantly. From around two weeks, when their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/dogs-playing-or-fighting/
| May 9, 2019
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Does Your Dog Need a Massage? Benefits of the Canine Massage
Canine massage has many benefits for dogs from puppies to seniors. It can ease pain, increase mobility and circulation, and aid in recovery.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-massage/
| July 5, 2024
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Kennel Cough in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Kennel cough in dogs is a highly contagious respiratory disease. But what causes kennel cough, and how can you prevent your dog from getting it? Learn more about kennel cough in dogs to help keep your pet healthy. How Does Kennel Cough in Dogs Spread? The bacterium that most commonly causes kennel cough is called […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/kennel-cough-in-dogs/
| January 23, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dental Health
How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth and Why It’s So Important
Toothbrushing can be a pain when it comes to your dogs, but with these 12 simple steps, you can make this important grooming process easy for you both.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-brush-dog-teeth/
| May 9, 2020