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Expert Advice: Health
Apoquel® for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Apoquel for dogs is a medication used to manage the inflammation and itchiness associated with canine allergies. Learn about its benefits and limitations.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/apoquel-for-dogs/
| March 15, 2024
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Most Popular Dog Breeds
Every year the American Kennel Club releases our ranking of the most popular dog breeds based on AKC registration statistics for the previous year. The French Bulldog continues to top the rankings at the No. 1 spot for the second year in a row. The Labrador Retriever, who had a 31-year run as the most […]
https://www.akc.org/most-popular-breeds/
| March 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs: Closer to Solving the Mystery?
Since diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy was identified in 2018, researchers have linked it to diets with peas, lentils and possibly potatoes.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/dilated-cardiomyopathy-dogs-update/
| July 5, 2023
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Expert Advice: Training
Are Board and Train Programs a Solution to Your Training Problems?
Many dog owners can benefit from professional help, but is board and train the solution? Here's why board and train and why it might not be best.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/board-and-train-programs/
| November 9, 2021
Sports & Events
Retriever Hunting Tests: Eligible Breeds
All dogs six months of age or older from the following breeds are eligible to participate in Retriever Hunting Tests: AKC Recognized and FSS Breeds Airedale Terriers American Water Spaniels Barbet Boykin Spaniels Chesapeake Retrievers Curly-Coated Retrievers Drentsche Patrijshond (Drent) English Springer Spaniels (11/1/22) Flat-Coated Retrievers German Shorthaired Pointer German Wirehaired Pointer Golden Retrievers Irish […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/retrievers/hunting-tests/eligibility/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
What To Do When Your Partner Doesn’t Want a Dog
Dr. Joel Gavriele-Gold, author of When Pets Come Between Partners, says that compromising on dog ownership is often easier than partners would believe.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/when-your-partner-doesnt-want-a-dog/
| October 17, 2019
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Expert Advice: Fast CAT
How to Watch AKC Fastest Dogs USA 2024
Fastest Dogs USA is back to determine who's got the most speed! The competition will air on April 14 at 7 p.m. on ESPN2, and you can watch all the action for this exciting 100-yard dash.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/how-to-watch-akc-fastest-dogs-usa/
| September 16, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet the 2024 AKC National Agility Championship Winners
Over 1000 dogs participated in the 2024 AKC National Agility Championship presented by YuMOVE to show off their skills as America's top Agility dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2024-akc-national-agility-championship-winners/
| March 28, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
How Is a Dog’s Coat Length and Type Inherited?
What makes your dog's coat long, short, straight, curly, wiry or silky? Most coat types are determined by genes at just three genetic locations.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dogs-coat-length-type/
| April 9, 2024
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Expert Advice: News
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2023
Based on American Kennel Club registration statistics, we rank the most popular dog breeds in America each year. The French Bulldog takes the No. 1 spot!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-2023/
| March 20, 2024