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Expert Advice: Health
Liver Cancer in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Liver cancer in dogs can seriously impact your dog's lifespan. Learn more about the types, signs, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/liver-cancer-in-dogs/
| January 29, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Great Pyrenees History: From Pastures to Palaces
The Great Pyrenees is an ancient breed with a fascinating, disputed history. From royal palaces to mountain pastures to your couch, read about how this giant breed you know and love today came to be.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/great-pyrenees-history/
| August 28, 2023
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Homemade Dog Food Recipes: Choosing Balanced Ingredients
Are you considering switching your dog to a homemade diet? Here are the ingredients to look for in homemade dog food recipes.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/choosing-ingredients-homemade-dog-food/
| November 22, 2021
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Put on a Dog Harness
Here is a step-by-step guide to help you learn how to put on a dog harness. AKC's dog training experts provide all the information you need.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-put-on-a-dog-harness/
| March 6, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Meet the Mastiff Breeds
Majestic. Massive. Muscular. Mastiffs are among some of the oldest breeds known to humans. They feature in legend, as well as recorded history, and were among the first canines to accompany humans on their migrations across the globe. The mastiff family is full of powerful breeds, each with its own unique personality. Mastiffs have been […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/the-mastiff-breeds/
| March 29, 2017
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Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
6 Ways to Care for Your Senior Dog
As our dogs age, their bodies and needs start to change. Consider these tips to help make your senior dog more comfortable well into their golden years.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/ways-to-care-for-old-dog/
| January 4, 2017
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
9 Things You May Not Know About Bulldogs
Can Bulldogs swim? What was their original purpose? How many presidents owned them? Here are some interesting facts you may not know about the Bulldog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/9-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-bulldog/
| May 27, 2021
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Expert Advice: News
Does Dog Breed Affect Behavior? In a Word, Yes.
A combination of breed and socialization will help determine how your dog will behave. Here's why breed matters when selecting a pet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/does-dog-breed-affect-behavior/
| May 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Get to Know the Livestock Guardian Dog Breeds
For millennia, humans have relied upon dogs to help them in the fields, on farms, on hunts, and in their homes. One of the most important roles a dog could perform for a farmer or shepherd was that of livestock guardian. Such a dog had to be reliable around livestock like sheep, pigs, goats, and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/get-to-know-the-livestock-guardian-dog-breeds/
| September 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Benefits of Fresh Dog Food vs. Raw Food vs. Kibble For Your Dog
Choosing a dog food can be tricky. Learn about the differences between a raw food diet and dry kibble, and which dog food may be best for your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/fresh-raw-kibble-dog-food/
| November 24, 2020