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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: Tricks
How to Teach Your Dog to ‘Jump For Joy’ on Cue
It's time to jump for joy! With this fun trick, your dog will be jumping straight up in the air on cue. Here's how to teach your dog to jump.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/jump-for-joy-teach-your-dog-to-bounce/
| September 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Teach Your Dog to Ride in the Car: Preventing Anxiety and Motion Sickness
How do you prevent dog anxiety in car rides? Teach your dog to ride in the car calmly and comfortably to make travel easier for both of you.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/teach-dog-ride-car-prevent-anxiety/
| September 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
Lumps and Bumps on Dog’s Skin: Signs, Symptoms, Causes
While skin bumps and strange lumps should always be taken seriously, certain types of bumps are more common than you might think.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-skin-lumps-bumps/
| September 15, 2021
Press Releases
Responsible Dog Ownership Day to Shine Blue with Helmsley Building This September
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs is proud to announce that the Helmsley Building, located at 230 Park, will shine blue this Saturday, September 18, 2021 in honor of Responsible Dog Ownership Day. “The American Kennel Club is extremely grateful to RXR Realty for approving […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/responsible-dog-ownership-day-shine-blue-helmsley-building-september/
| September 15, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
The Good “Bad Dogs” in Horror Films
From haunted hounds to laboratory creations, these are the top dogs in horror movies to watch this Halloween.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogs-in-horror-films/
| September 14, 2021
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2019 Most Popular Dog Breeds
Breed Rank Retrievers (Labrador) 1 German Shepherd Dogs 2 Retrievers (Golden) 3 French Bulldogs 4 Bulldogs 5 Poodles 6 Beagles 7 Rottweilers 8 Pointers (German Shorthaired) 9 Pembroke Welsh Corgis 10 Dachshunds 11 Yorkshire Terriers 12 Australian Shepherds 13 Boxers 14 Siberian Huskies 15 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels 16 Great Danes 17 Miniature […]
https://www.akc.org/most-popular-breeds/2019-full-list/
| September 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever History: Canada’s Decoy Dog
The smallest of the retrievers, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is an intelligent obedience dog. Read more about the history of this peerless gundog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever-history-canadas-decoy-dog/
| September 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
What your Dogs Should Know to be Prepared for an Emergency
What would help to lessen worry about your dogs in the event of a disaster? It’s something that you can start right now: basic training. Instead of being a burden, your dogs can be manageable, even welcome, in places they might not otherwise be - the homes of friends, relatives, or even emergency shelters - […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dogs-know-prepared-emergency/
| September 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Kennel Emergency & Disaster Planning For Breeders: Keeping Your Dogs & Facility Safe
Since the United States is currently in the midst of both tornado and hurricane seasons, it is a good time for breeders to establish or update disaster plans. Summer also brings thunderstorms, which often cause power outages. Having an emergency plan allows you and your staff to act proactively and efficiently to keep dogs and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/kennel-emergency-disaster-planning-keeping-dogs-facility-safe/
| September 14, 2021