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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Why Picking a Breeder Is Just as Important as Picking a Puppy
You want to add a new dog to the family and have decided on the breed. You are excited about bringing a puppy home, but now a different search begins — for the right breeder. Adding a puppy to the family is a big decision to be made carefully, not impulsively. Selecting a responsible […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/picking-breeder-important-picking-puppy/
| May 31, 2017
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Beauceron vs. Doberman: How to Tell the Difference
You are no doubt familiar with the Doberman Pinscher. After all, they are very popular. Dobermans are distinguished and powerful with a keen intellect, and you might think their size, strength, and markings make them one of a kind. But there is a like-sized, equally powerful, and similarly attractive breed you might mistake for the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/beauceron-vs-doberman/
| May 19, 2021
Expert Advice: Puppy Information
Why I Chose to Buy a Puppy Using AKC Marketplace
Header photo courtesy of Nancy Bishop, AKC Breeder of Merit The decision to get a puppy is a big one. First, there's deciding what kind of puppy you want, choosing a breed, and then, finding a reputable and professional breeder to ensure you are getting the dog of your dreams. And finding the right breeder […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/why-i-chose-to-buy-a-puppy-using-the-akc-marketplace/
| July 8, 2016
Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Teach Your Puppy to Listen
Most dog owners have experienced those frustrating moments when, despite all the training and practice, their dog simply doesn't listen to them. As you and your puppy get to know each other, it's important to remember that listening is a two-way-street: he's learning what you expect just as you're learning to tune into his signals. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teaching-your-puppy-to-listen/
| August 1, 2016
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Expert Advice: Studies
Are We Gender-Stereotyping Our Dogs?
"Female dogs are moodier; males are more playful." "Females are more dog-aggressive; males are more human-aggressive." "Males are more loyal." "Females are sweeter." Everyone, it seems, has an opinion on sex differences in dogs—these are just a few I collected in an informal poll. But is there any truth to these distinctions, or are they […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/are-we-gender-stereotyping-our-dogs/
| May 12, 2021
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2020 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) honored recipients of the AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards at the annual Delegates Meeting Luncheon, in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida. The winners received an engraved silver Revere bowl. A larger Tiffany and Co. bowl, engraved with the names of all recipients past […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/recipients/2020-2/
| November 21, 2019
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2016 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) honored recipients of the AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards at the annual Delegates Meeting Luncheon, in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. The winners received an engraved silver Revere bowl. A larger Tiffany and Co. bowl, engraved with the names of all recipients past and present, will remain on permanent display […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/recipients/2016-2/
| September 30, 2016
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
They All Look Alike! Tips for How to Identify Look-Alike Puppies
How on earth does a breeder distinguish look-alike puppies in a litter? In breeds that are all the same color, or have only slight color variations without unique markings, it can seem impossible. To track puppies’ growth and manage care, it’s critical to be able to tell them apart from each other. AKC asked these Breeders of Merit what they do to keep track of their babies. Oksana Fagenboym, Rocknrolla Poodles On new-born puppies, I […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/look-alike-tips-identifying-look-alike-puppies/
| March 13, 2019
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
It’s What’s Up Front That Counts
If we wish to achieve our goal of breeding quality dogs in fewer numbers, we must set our sights on producing and rewarding dogs with correct front-end assemblies. In a previous Gazette column I discussed front-end assembly and the problems associated with incorrect, upright shoulders. Because so many world-class dog people are concerned about the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/its-whats-up-front-that-counts/
| June 3, 2013
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Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
Educating Both Buyer and Seller
We can help to educate prospective owners before they get a new puppy or dog—likewise, breeders can be educated too about ways they can properly screen their buyers. We must help spread the word to the public about responsible dog ownership—and that message includes educating people about the homework that should be done before they […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/educating-both-buyer-and-seller/
| March 23, 2015