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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Dog Stroller Guide: Picks for Small and Large Pets
If your dog is elderly, has lost some mobility, or is recuperating from surgery or ailment, he might have trouble getting around. And if you have a breed of tiny stature, like the Papillon or Shih Tzu, or one that has difficulty in extreme weather, like the Bulldog or Pug, you may think you'll have […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-stroller-guide-and-top-picks/
| March 29, 2019
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Expert Advice: Feature
Diversity at Dog Shows: One Woman’s Journey
Rolissa Nash has been fighting her whole life for equality in and out of the show ring. Rolissa Nash was born in 1950 — a premature baby wedged halfway between a century. At only four pounds, 11 ounces, her difficult birth was just the beginning of her lifelong health struggles, and only one of the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/diversity-at-dog-shows-rolissa-nash/
| January 21, 2021
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Special Registry Services – Foreign Registration
The American Kennel Club is opposed to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. In solidarity with Ukrainian people, effective immediately, judges from the Russian Federation will not be approved to judge at AKC sanctioned events. Additionally, requests for imported dog registrations (AKC Foreign Registration) for dogs born in Russia, will be denied effective immediately. For the […]
https://www.akc.org/rules/special-registry-services/
| November 1, 2017
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Most Popular Breeds Of The 2000s
Every year, the AKC releases the list of most popular breeds. But which breeds were top 10 from 2000-2009? Find out here!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/popular-breeds-of-the-2000s/
| February 14, 2015
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Akita History: Hachikō & the Revival of the Devoted Japanese Breed
Akita history tells the story of an ancient breed's devotion: and breeders' commitment to restoring it to glory.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/akita-history-hachiko-japanese-breed/
| February 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
Expert Tips to Curb Puppy Mouthing
Puppy mouthing and play biting hurts, but with patient, consistency, and these expert tips you can teach your puppy not to mouth humans.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/puppy-mouthing-expert-tips/
| August 11, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Lymphoma in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Lymphoma is a common cancer in people and dogs and affects the lymph nodes and lymphatic system, which is made up of organs, tissues, and vessels.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/lymphoma-in-dogs/
| August 23, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in Dogs: What to Know
Do you suspect your dog is having vision trouble? Perhaps they're nervous in dimly lit spaces or bumping into things in unfamiliar environments. Although many conditions could be responsible for your dog's vision loss, one possible cause is progressive retinal atrophy, also known as PRA. This is a genetic disease of the retina in the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/progressive-retinal-atrophy/
| October 20, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
The Benefits of Size Health Nutrition and Breed Health Nutrition
Paid Advertisement Every dog is unique, and different-sized dogs have very different physiological needs. Finding the right nutrition for a 7-pound Papillon or 200-pound Mastiff can be complicated. In addition to designing food to meet the unique needs of small, medium and large dogs, we at Royal Canin research breed-specific traits and combine scientific and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/benefits-size-health-nutrition-breed-health-nutrition/
| August 15, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Luxating Patella: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Luxating patella in dogs is one of the most common orthopedic conditions, diagnosed in 7 percent of puppies. How do you treat it?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/luxating-patella-dog/
| August 10, 2023