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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
My Dog, Myself: Finding Balance in the “Dog World”
When you become a “dog person,” don’t forget the second part of that phrase I don’t know where I picked it up, but it elicits a chuckle each time I repeat it to someone new. “God made dogs,” the joke goes, “and the Devil made dog clubs.” If you are involved in dogs outside the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/my-dog-myself-finding-balance/
| October 8, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Built to Last: The Basics of Canine Conformation & Anatomy
While all dogs should have a basic soundness, their construction varies depending on breed and purpose. Understanding a dog's conformation requires looking at the canine from all angles. Even though there is nothing you can do to change your current dog's genetics, you can prevent injury and work on strengthening weak areas. Let's be honest: […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/basics-canine-conformation-anatomy/
| November 7, 2019
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Expert Advice: News
Budding Scientist: 11-year-old Tatum Duvall Investigates Salmonella in Vizsla Saliva
At just nine years old Tatum Duvall was catapulted into dog sports when her mom, Tanya Duvall, broke her leg. She began showing Vizslas as a Junior Handler and quickly fell in love with the sport. “When my mom got hurt, I didn't expect to love dogs so much and showing so much," said Tatum. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/junior-handler-tatum-duvall-salmonella-research/
| May 20, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
From Diva to MistD: A Belgian Laekenois’ New Chance at Life
The Belgian Laekenois will soon be the AKC's newest recognized breed. For an in-depth introduction to the breed, come back on July 1. Her name was Diva but nothing could have been further off the mark appearance-wise in June 2018 when a bedraggled Belgian Laekenois first set foot permanently in Sharrii Hunt’s life. Chevalric’s Darling […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/diva-belgian-laekenois-new-chance-at-life/
| June 24, 2020
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Best Nutrition For Dog Shows & Dog Sports
Around the country, dogs and their humans are gearing up for the event of the year: the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. This means rigorous training as dogs nail those jumps, weave poles, and tire jumps—all while following a diet carefully designed for peak performance. We spoke to Dr. Catherine Lenox (DVM, DACVN), […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/best-nutrition-dog-food-dog-shows/
| December 4, 2020
Press Releases
Goodpup App Sponsors New AKC Virtual Home Manners Titling Program
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that GoodPup, a dog training over video chat service, is the official sponsor of the new Virtual Home Manners (VHM) Program. The program is designed to help teach dogs proper manners at home. Teaching their dogs to behave at home is important for owners, mentally stimulating for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/goodpup-app-sponsors-new-akc-virtual-home-manners-titling-program/
| January 26, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Are You Financially Prepared for a Puppy?
Dog owners reap many benefits from their canine companions – love and affection, nonjudgmental friendship, social connections, exercise incentives, stress relievers, guardians – and the list goes on. But, dog ownership also comes with significant financial costs. When buying a house, car, or living room furniture, most people carefully consider and plan for the costs. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/are-you-financially-prepared-for-a-puppy/
| April 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
10 Ways to Go Green With Your Dog
Do you follow the three “R’s” of environmental responsibility: Reduce, reuse, and recycle? As a dog owner, there are lots of ways to go green. You can start with the basics, like picking up poop, and even change the way you care for your dog by choosing environmentally friendly products. You and your eco-friendly dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/10-ways-to-go-green-with-your-dog/
| April 21, 2019
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Here’s What That Funny Puppy Behavior Really Means
Puppies do the funniest things! Do they know they’re funny? Maybe not, but they are usually having fun. Dogs are especially playful animals; not every species actually engages in play. One thing is certain – dogs like to make their people happy. Here are a few things you may see that are perfectly normal and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/heres-what-that-funny-puppy-behavior-really-means/
| June 12, 2020
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Turning Puppy Inquiries Into a Teachable Moment
Reading through posts on social media, breeders seem to agree that dealing with puppy inquiries can be frustrating. It is certainly a time-consuming aspect of raising dogs and having a public presence; it always has been. But compared to decades ago, before the Internet and personal computers, when breeders had to type individual responses, perhaps […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/turning-inquiries-teachable-moment/
| June 30, 2020