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Expert Advice: Conformation
How I Showed at Westminster Despite Having No Business Being There at All
By Bruce T. Paddock Sometime back in the last century, I was living in New York City with my then-fiancée, a lovely woman who used to breed and show English Cocker Spaniels. She was no longer doing that, though, for two reasons. First, in moving to our ridiculously tiny apartment she could bring only one […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/how-i-showed-at-westminster-despite-having-no-business-being-there-at-all/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Once Upon a Dog: Nipper, the RCA dog
English painter Francis Barraud (1856 - 1924) was an honorable journeyman, an artist of talent but not genius. Yet in 1898, thanks to a typically curious terrier, he created an image more enduring than masterworks by many of his more celebrated rivals.Berraud s subject was his brother's faithful dog, Nipper, whose favorite pastime was peering […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/high-fidelity-nipper-the-rca-dog/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
APRIL FOOLS! Got a Dog Who Loves to Chase? AKC Announces New Dog Sport for 2015
The American Kennel Club (AKC) has announced today that, as of July 1, it will recognize titles earned in competitions sanctioned by the North American Tail Chasers Alliance (NATCA). “It’s a great day for our sport and our dogs,” NATCA president Mel Bergamasco says. “Chasing their own tails is something enjoyed by millions of dogs. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/got-a-dog-who-loves-to-chase-akc-announces-new-dog-sport-for-2015/
| January 7, 2015
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Expert Advice: General Health
Give a Dog a Bone? Be Careful!
Ensure That Your Dog Chews the Right Type of Bone. There was a time when people didn’t give much thought to what, or how, they fed their dogs. Almost any kind of bone was tossed Fido’s way. Now that we’ve learned a lot about canine nutrition and safety, our word of advice about bones is: caution. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/give-a-dog-a-bone-be-careful/
| March 20, 2015
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Flying With Dogs: Tips From a Pet-Travel ace
The author of “No Pet Left Behind” writes that dog owners can travel with their pets. In her book, “No Pet Left Behind,” Gayle Martz shares the invaluable information and tips she has picked up in her many years as a pet-toting jetsetter. The book covers preparation, training pets to accept a carrier, advice for emergencies, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/flying-with-dogs/
| June 8, 2015
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Flyball — A Competitive Sport for Owners and Their Dogs
Photo courtesy of JLFurtography All across North America, dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages, are taking part in a team sport designed to encourage burning off energy through running, jumping hurdles, and catching tennis balls, all within a short amount of time. If this sounds like something your super quick, smart, energetic dog might be […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/flyball-competitive-sport-owners-and-dogs/
| September 13, 2017
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
5 Amazing Superpowers You Can Gain from Old Dogs
“How could they?” Those of you familiar with the story of Ma Kettle were most likely asking that question. But before we judge too harshly, perhaps we should step back and face reality. True, those gray muzzles are soulful and sweet, but they can be difficult. They may forget things, like where to “go” and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/five-amazing-superpowers-you-can-gain-from-old-dogs/
| July 17, 2015
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Expert Advice: General Health
First Aid for a Dog Burns
Medically Treat Any Burn on Your Dog to Avoid Infection Due to the potential for secondary infection and other harmful complications, all burns should be taken seriously. Burns from fire, smoldering materials, hot water, grease, tar, and smoke are among the most painful of injuries. (Burns can also stem from electrical sources—as in when a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/first-aid-for-a-dog-burns/
| March 23, 2015
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Dogs in Superbowl Ads – Why They Work
Its price tag is $4.5 million for 30 seconds. More than 110 million people from vastly different backgrounds—young and old, rich and poor, men and women—will see it and then pass judgment, depending on how well you tickle their funny bones or tug at their heartstrings. So what’s the secret to getting the biggest bang […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogs-in-superbowl-ads-why-they-work/
| January 23, 2015
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Expert Advice: Conformation
Changing Estimates: Judging Size and Weight
Each year there are hundreds of exhibitors who leave the ring unhappy about the placement of their dog. Some are disappointed because they did not win others because of a comment made by the judge. Here is an example of a comment that will upset many owners and handlers. "I liked your dog but it […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-shows-estimates-judging-size-weight/
| April 27, 2015