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Expert Advice: Events
Why You Need to See Dock Diving at the 2017 AKC National Championship
With so many events going on at the AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin, how do you choose which ones to attend? Since 2014, a new exciting event has been added, and if you've never witnessed the intensity, grace, and sheer joy of a dog leaping off a dock to retrieve a favorite […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/need-to-see-dock-diving-2017-akc-national-championship/
| October 18, 2017
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Dog and Owner Look-alikes? There’s More to It Than Funny Memes
We've all seen funny pictures of dogs and their owners that look alike, whether it's a longhaired woman with an Afghan Hound or a jowly-faced guy with his Bulldog. And, as amusing as those photos are, there is actually some science behind it. Seeing Eye to Eye? The resemblance may not be as obvious as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-and-owner-look-alikes-more-than-funny-memes/
| October 11, 2017
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Allan Unleashed: Rehoming and Rescue Are Not Synonymous
A respected breeder-exhibitor suddenly loses her partner and decides to place a few dogs. It isn't urgent, but a priority, as she makes some important changes in learning to live alone and care for her dogs single-handedly. A friend who is active in rescue offers to help her find suitable new owners. A few months […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/allan-unleashed-rehoming-and-rescue-are-not-synonymous/
| October 3, 2017
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Names 2017 Breeder of the Year Group Honorees
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2017 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “The breeders honored with this award are truly committed to excellence, consistency, breed standard and type,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and CEO. “They […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-names-2017-breeder-of-the-year-group-honorees/
| September 28, 2017
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
13 Dogs With Curly Tails
Every dog breed is unique. They each have their own personality characteristics and special looks — which is exactly why we love our purebred dogs! There are so many things that make them simply adorable, and one of those is their tails. Tails probably come in as many varieties as dogs do, and in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/13-dogs-with-curly-tails/
| September 15, 2017
Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Innovations in Whelping Boxes
One of my first memories about breeding dogs is that of my father building a whelping box for our Afghan Hound, Twiggy. I can remember Dad getting two boards 8 feet long by 1 inch thick by 12 inches wide, and 8 “L” brackets. He cut the boards in half and fashioned them together […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/innovations-in-whelping-boxes/
| September 11, 2017
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Allan Unleashed: Are You Cut Out to Be a Mentor?
You’re a successful breeder-exhibitor who’s been involved in the sport for 30 years, with scores of homebred champions to your credit. You have held positions on your parent club’s board and are a respected judge of your breed. One day, you receive an email from an up-and-coming fancier whom you’ve met once or twice, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/are-you-cut-out-to-be-mentor/
| September 1, 2017
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Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Strategies to Help Manage Cognitive Decline in Senior Dogs
Many senior dogs behave differently than they did in their younger years. These tips will help you manage your dog's cognitive decline
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/manage-cognitive-decline-in-senior-dogs/
| August 1, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Goofy Swissy Has Been There, Done That, and Isn’t Fazed by Much of Anything
Nexpa and Holly Webb had a busy week at the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog of America National Specialty in Loveland, Colo., in September 2015. On this day — the Independent Specialty — she was awarded the second highest award for female champions in the ring in a field of over 100. During the week, the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/goofy-swissy-been-there-and-done-that/
| July 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Top 10 American Cities for Dogs (and the People Who Love Them)
From our partners at realtor.com Quick quiz: Do you... A. Actually enjoy being woken up each morning with a wet nose in your face? B. Walk around chatting with your dog and don't feel embarrassed? C. Have on your Galaxy S7 dozens of pictures of Humbert the Harrier, but none of your spouse, parents, or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/top-american-cities-for-people-who-love-dogs/
| July 25, 2017