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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Most Popular Breeds Of The 2000s
Every year, the AKC releases the list of most popular breeds. But which breeds were top 10 from 2000-2009? Find out here!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/popular-breeds-of-the-2000s/
| February 14, 2015
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Expert Advice: Health
Dog Paralysis: What to Know
Dog paralysis may be permanent or temporary, depending on the cause. Common causes include infections, trauma, spinal stroke and disk disease.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-paralysis-what-to-know/
| August 18, 2023
Sports & Events
Junior Report: Lindsay Meyers
In 2009, my family received our first purebred Bernese Mountain Dog, Zack. Zack's breeder encouraged my older to get involved with Junior Showmanship, leading to my family's devotion to the breed and sport of purebred dogs. When I turned 9 years old, I began showing in Junior Showmanship with our Bernese Mountain Dog, Juliette. Throughout […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-spotlight/junior-report-lindsay-meyers/
| October 2, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Puppy Strangles: What You Need to Know About This Rare Skin Disease
Puppy strangles (or juvenile cellulitis) is an uncommon idiopathic skin disease. It's believed that a hereditary autoimmune issue, and is not contagious to humans or other dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppy-strangles/
| August 30, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in Dogs: What to Know
Do you suspect your dog is having vision trouble? Perhaps they're nervous in dimly lit spaces or bumping into things in unfamiliar environments. Although many conditions could be responsible for your dog's vision loss, one possible cause is progressive retinal atrophy, also known as PRA. This is a genetic disease of the retina in the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/progressive-retinal-atrophy/
| October 20, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
9 Fun Facts About the Dachshund
These Dachshund facts tell the story of a fascinating and hard-working dog breed. Learn all about this German dog with a hunting past.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/things-you-didnt-know-about-the-dachshund/
| August 16, 2016
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Mushrooms?
Mushrooms are a complicated food group. These edible fungi are a staple in many dishes and grow wild in our yards, gardens, and parks, and yet we hear so many stories about mushroom foraging gone wrong. But can dogs eat mushrooms? The answer depends entirely on the kind of mushroom. Can Dogs Eat Wild Mushrooms? […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-mushrooms/
| March 26, 2018
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Canine Bladder Stones
Marthina Greer First presented Pure Dog Talk Jan 2023 Bladder stones are the quintessential “which came first, the chicken or the egg” question. By this, we mean that a dog can have a bladder symptoms that are caused by a bladder stone, or the bladder infection can cause bladder stones to form. Which then becomes […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/inner-circle-newsletter/canine-bladder-stones-marthina-greer/
| July 31, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Get Started in Dog Sports and Events
It’s one of the best ways to deeply bond with your dog. It's great exercise. And it just might be one of the most personally rewarding endeavors of your life. It’s the world of canine sports and events, and many events are open for all dogs to enjoy, including mixed-breed dogs. Something special happens between […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/get-started-in-dog-sports-and-events/
| September 9, 2021
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Top 10 Breeds of the 1980s
The number-one breed of the 1940s, the Cocker Spaniel, enjoyed a renaissance in the 1980s, climbing to the number-one position. The breed was the most popular dog in the nation from 1983 to 1990, giving it the distinction of holding the number-one spot for more years than any other breed to that point (23). After […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-ten-breeds-of-the-1980s/
| February 13, 2015