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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Pork?
Eating meat is very natural for dogs, and commercially prepared foods contain ingredients like chicken and beef. So it's no wonder that owners are curious about whether pork is safe for pups to consume. Is it Safe for Dogs to Eat Pork? Plain, cooked pork is safe for dogs to eat, as long as you […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-pork/
| August 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can My Dog Eat Spinach?
Of all the discussions about which human foods are safe or unsafe for dogs, spinach may be one of the most controversial treats. Let’s start by remembering that dogs in the wild are carnivorous. If meat sources are scarce, they may eat vegetation to supplement their diet. But dogs do not need fruits or vegetables, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-my-dog-eat-spinach/
| August 2, 2022
Press Releases
2022 National Owner-Handled Series & National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes Judging Panels Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panels for the 2022 National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The NOHS Finals will be held […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2022-national-owner-handled-series-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes-judging-panels-now-available/
| July 22, 2022
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Grades 9-12 Language Arts
The Mechanical Hound from Fahrenheit 451 The Mechanical Hound from Fahrenheit 451 and Dalmatians Research Writing Project: Canine Exercise Short Story Analysis Art of Dogs
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/grades-9-12-lesson-plans/9-12-language-arts/
| February 27, 2018
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Expert Advice: Feature
Dalmatian Therapy Dog Makes High School Yearbook
Graduating from high school has its perks, including putting on ceremonial caps and gowns and posing for portraits in the school yearbook. But this year, one participant in the senior section of the Liberty High School yearbook in Henderson, Nevada, was not wearing traditional trappings. In fact, she was not even human. Therapy Dog Recognition […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dalmatian-therapy-dog-makes-high-school-yearbook/
| June 30, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
What Dog Breeders Can Teach Us About Preventing the Spread of Disease
It's been almost a decade since Sharon Gardner of Austin, Texas, had her most devastating experience as a Rhodesian Ridgeback breeder. With no warning, her litter of five-and-a-half-week-old puppies began showing signs of lethargy. Then came the diarrhea and vomiting. A test performed by her veterinarian delivered the bleak diagnosis: parvovirus, a highly contagious disease […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/what-dog-breeders-can-teach-us-about-preventing-the-spread-of-disease/
| April 1, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
American Water Spaniel History: An Origin of Mystery
It’s a cool, crisp Wisconsin morning and the sun is golden and bright, as a photographer and her dog walk quietly through the natural world. Suddenly, the curly-coated brown dog rushes into a thicket and a ruffed grouse flies out from its place of hiding. Quickly the photographer lifts the camera to her eye, as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/american-water-spaniel-history/
| June 10, 2022
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Expert Advice: News
How Two Couples Were Able to Open Dream Dog Training Facilities
Are you a canine instructor who works for other training companies? Do you think about working with dogs in a facility that you own and operate? When professional dog trainers imagined running a top-notch canine center, they made a big move. The result? Two successful, state-of-the-art centers devoted to enriching dogs' relationships with their owners. Here's how […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-two-couples-were-able-to-open-dream-dog-training-facilities/
| May 18, 2022
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB HONORS CENTENNIAL CLUBS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to recognize its affiliated dog clubs which have been holding AKC events for over 100 years and are an essential part of the sport of dogs. Founded in 1884, AKC together with its affiliated organizations promote responsible dog ownership, conduct over 23,000 organized dog events per year, breed […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-centennial-clubs/
| May 19, 2022
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Expert Advice: Training
Cues to Teach Your Dog to Avoid Approaching Dogs
Picture this: You're walking your dog and suddenly, another dog is rushing towards you—something your dog is not prepared for. Dogs don't always need to greet other dogs when out on walks, and encouraging on-leash greetings aren't natural for dogs and could lead to or exacerbate reactivity. Even if your dog is friendly with other dogs, that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-dog-to-avoid-approaching-dogs/
| April 25, 2022