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Expert Advice: Vet's Corner
What Is the Best Age to Neuter or Spay Your Dog?
Often, the spay and neuter take place at a very young age for pets. However, studies have shown that this may not be the best age.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/vets-corner/neutering-spaying-right-age-dog/
| December 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: Feature
Police K-9 “Mattis” Awarded for Excellence and Bravery
Mattis is one of five 2021 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence recipients, winning the Uniformed Service K-9 category. This category recognizes certified therapy dogs working in hospitals, schools, disaster sites, war zones, and wherever else the affection of a good dog can provide comfort. Mattis and Sgt. Mark Tappan check every box when it comes […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/police-dog-mattis-award-excellence/
| December 10, 2021
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Expert Advice: Preparing for Puppy
How Many Dogs Is the Right Number for You?
Getting a dog or becoming a multi-dog household can be more complicated than it sounds. Here's how to decide the right number of dogs for you.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/how-many-dogs-is-the-right-number-for-you/
| December 10, 2021
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Expert Advice: News
Therapy Dog “Teddy” Awarded for Extraordinary Sense of Empathy
Teddy is one of five 2021 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence recipients, winning the Therapy Dog category. This category recognizes certified therapy dogs working in hospitals, schools, disaster sites, war zones, and wherever else the affection of a good dog can provide comfort. Team Teddy is all about emotional acuity and familial commitment that elicits […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/therapy-dog-teddy-awarded-extraordinary-sense-empathy/
| December 7, 2021
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Expert Advice: News
Search-and-Rescue Dog “Magnus” Recognized for Detection Work
Magnus is one of five 2021 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence recipients. He won the Search and Rescue category. This category recognizes dogs certified to assist in wilderness and urban tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and locating missing people. In May 2014 Sinead Imbaro, of Miami, said goodbye to Marcus Aurelius, her endeared German Shepherd […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/detection-dog-magnus-achieves-search-and-rescue-recognition/
| December 3, 2021
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club 2021 Breeder of the Year Group Honorees Announced
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2021 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “It is our pleasure to honor this group of esteemed breeders,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and CEO. “These individuals have made important contributions […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-2021-breeder-year-group-honorees-announced/
| December 2, 2021
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Expert Advice: Agility
14-Year-Old Agility Dog Helps Veteran Owner Walk Again
"100 percent permanently and totally disabled." That's how 75-year-old Jack Cotter is classified by the Navy. The veteran served on submarines from 1965-1970 and over the years, he suffered multiple serious injuries. Once, another crew member opened a hatch and the pressure broke the vertebrae in his upper back. In a later accident, he fractured […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/14-year-old-terrier-helps-veteran-owner-walk-again/
| December 1, 2021
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Do Dogs Need Meat in Their Diets?
Can a dog really be vegan or vegetarian? Does a dog need meat to survive? Here's everything you need to know about feeding your dog meat.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/do-dogs-need-meat-in-their-diets/
| December 1, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How Do I Know If My Dog is Happy?
My sensitive little rescue dog, Annie, isn't a fan of bustling, noisy cities—and neither am I, to be honest. We're fortunate enough, however, to enjoy a tranquil mountain lifestyle. It's in this environment that I would describe Annie as being truly happy, and it's one reason I chose to base myself here. How do I […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-is-happy/
| November 30, 2021
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Previously Aired Webinars: 2022
Below you will find recording links and resources for webinars that aired in 2022. Once you click the recording link, you will be asked to enter your name and email address in order to access the recording. Webinar Topic Recording Link Resources AKC DDTF Webinar Series: 6-9 Month Puppies, Getting Started Right for Detection Work […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/akc-education-webinar-series/previously-aired-webinars-2022/
| November 30, 2021