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Expert Advice: Health
Types of Cysts on Dogs: What You Need to Know
Have you found a little lump on your dog while cuddling with them on the couch? The first thing is, don't panic. It's not unusual for masses to develop on a dog's body throughout their lifetime; more often than not, they aren't malignant. However, that doesn't mean it's something to ignore. Having your veterinarian evaluate […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/types-of-cysts-on-dogs/
| November 2, 2022
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Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Get Burrs Out of Dog Fur
Sweaters and pumpkins aren't the only ones making a return in the fall. That noticeable chill in the air happens to coincide with when plants and trees are starting to shed their seeds. These prickly seeds, known as burrs or stickers, can latch on and become entangled in your dog's fur. If left untreated, burrs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-get-burrs-out-of-dog-fur/
| October 14, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Get Hemorrhoids?
Dogs can have problems with their anus and rectum just like people can. You might see your dog scooting (dragging their bottom) across the carpet or straining when they squat to defecate. Your first thought might be hemorrhoids, a common ailment in people. But can dogs get hemorrhoids? Or is something else going on under your dog's […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-get-hemorrhoids/
| October 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
How to Help a Dog Losing Vision and Hearing Be More Comfortable
When dogs get older many of them begin to experience a loss of hearing and/lor vision. This loss of vision or hearing can be disorienting to dogs and...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-losing-vision-and-sight-comfortable/
| August 11, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
What Breeders Learned From Their Very First Litter
For first-time breeders, the memories of whelping a litter and caring for puppies lasts a lifetime. Breeding a beloved female and raising healthy pups...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/what-first-time-breeders-learned-from-their-first-litter/
| September 14, 2022
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Expert Advice: News
New Book ‘Love Immortal’ Shines Light on Historic Human-Canine Bonds
Dogs both transcend history and reflect it in a colorful, meaningful way. And that epochal and tender human-animal bond springs vividly to life in Anthony Cavo's new book Love Immortal: Antique Photographs and Stories of Dogs and Their People. Picture Perfect Cavo, a longtime antiques dealer, appraiser, and collector, has been collecting photographs since he […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/new-book-love-immortal-highlights-historic-human-canine-bonds/
| August 30, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Gift Guide for Her: Presents For Women Who Love Dogs
We all know a woman who loves dogs. Whether you're buying for your wife, your mom, your best friend, or yourself, we've compiled the perfect list of gifts for every dog-loving woman. Best Dog Breed Jewelry for Women Best Dog Breed Clothing for Women Best Dog Breed Accessories for Women Best Dog Breed Home Goods […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/gift-guide-for-her-presents-for-women-who-love-dogs/
| August 10, 2022
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
7 Fun Things To Do With Your Dog In Tampa, Florida
Photo: Nick Haskins/Flickr The Tampa, Florida, area has been getting more and more dog friendly over the last several years. Owners bring their four-legged friends almost everywhere. Here are seven fun things to do with your dog in the Tampa Bay area. 1. Go To The Park Take a walk along the bay at Ballast Point […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-fun-things-to-do-with-your-dog-in-tampa/
| April 21, 2016
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Westminster Dog Show 2017: Group Winners, Best in Show
After a long day of breed judging at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the best dogs came out to compete in their respective groups. A grand audience at Madison Square Garden watched closely as these beautiful dogs made their way around the ring. Here are the best winners of their groups, who will now move […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/westminster-2017-results/
| February 14, 2017
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