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Expert Advice: Health
Scorpion Stings in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Scorpions are common in the southwest and pose a risk to dogs. Scorpion stings are painful, and usually resolve on their own but can be life threatening.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/scorpion-stings-in-dogs/
| March 25, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Doberman Pinscher History: From Guard Dog to Showman
Cross-pollinating his customs and canine careers, Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann created the breed that today bears his name, the Doberman Pinscher.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/doberman-pinscher-history/
| October 22, 2020
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Expert Advice: General Health
Should You Always Spay-Neuter Your Dog?
Routine spaying and neutering of dogs is generally accepted, and some doggy daycares and dog parks don't allow intact male dogs or female dogs in heat. In addition, many states require dogs in rescue shelters to be spayed or neutered before they're placed in a home, often at just a few months old. Along with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/should-you-spay-neuter-dogs/
| November 20, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Puli History: How the Ancient Hungarian Sheepdog Became Corded
The Puli is a serious herding breed with a history that may date back to A.D. 900 and a place in the hearts of Hungarians to this day.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/puli-history/
| December 27, 2021
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Competition/Titles Update Fall 2021
Competition/Titles Update Fall 2021 We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! AGILITY Agility Grand Champion (AGCH) AGCH MACH3 Day's Katie […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-fall-2021/
| November 17, 2021
Press Releases
VIVE LA FRENCHIE! FRENCH BULLDOG IS AMERICA’S MOST POPULAR PUP FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
The French Bulldog reigns supreme! The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced this morning that the playful and adaptable French Bulldog is America’s most popular breed for the second consecutive year, according to AKC registration statistics. Since overtaking the loveable Labrador Retriever […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/vive-la-frenchie-french-bulldog-americas-popular-pup-second-year-row/
| March 20, 2024
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Expert Advice: News
2023’s Most Popular Dog Breeds by City
From Atlanta to West Palm Beach, here are the most popular dog breeds in each city based on the 2023 rankings from the American Kennel Club.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-by-city-2023/
| March 20, 2024
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES THE RECIPIENTS OF 2023 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Michael Canalizo (Conformation), Curt Curtis (Companion Events) and Laurie Soutar (Performance). The Awards, created by AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung in 1999, are presented in […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-recipients-2023-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| March 18, 2024
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Rescue Network G Breeds
German Pinscher Learn about German Pinschers [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] German Pinscher Club of America [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] German Shepherd Dog Learn about German Shepherd Dogs [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] German Shepherd Dog Club of America German Shepherd Resource and Rescue Center P.O. Box 57 Hathorne, MA 01937 Contact: Stephanie, Info@germanshepherdcenter.org Austin German Shepherd Dog Rescue Blue […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-rescue-network/rescue-network-g-breeds/
| July 13, 2020
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Is Part of Being a Responsible Puppy Owner
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program teaches your dog fundamental skills, while you can learn what's involved in being a responsible puppy owner.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/akc-s-t-a-r-puppy-responsible-puppy-owner/
| December 30, 2019