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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Lhasa Apso Versus Shih Tzu: How to Tell the Difference
They're adorable. Those small, sturdy dogs with their regal bearing and long, gorgeous coats. But which breed are you admiring? The Shih Tzu (pronounced “sheed-zoo" or “sheet-su") or the Lhasa Apso? To the untrained eye, it can be hard to tell these two dogs apart, especially in full coat. But in fact, although these breeds […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/lhasa-apso-versus-shih-tzu-how-to-tell-the-difference/
| April 11, 2023
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Expert Advice: Weight Management
Is Intermittent Fasting Safe for Dogs?
Humans often try new trending diets to help them lose weight. If you want to help your dog shed some few pounds though, should you try intermittent fasting, and is it safe for dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/intermittent-fasting-for-dogs/
| April 14, 2023
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Glossary
Welcome to the AKC . We have put together definitions for dog words that you may not be familiar with. If you have additional questions regarding the glossary, please contact our Special Services Department. A Abdomen The belly or under surface between the chest and the hindquarters. Acetabulum The concave lateral portion of the […]
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| December 19, 2014
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Lhasa Apso History: Tiny Tibetan Watchdogs
When dog lovers hear the phrase “mountain dog,” their thoughts naturally turn to the big guys: Saint Bernards, Great Pyrenees, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and other large, immensely powerful breeds created to guard flocks and rescue luckless travelers amid the world’s great mountain ranges. But dogs specially bred to thrive in high altitudes come in all […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/lhasa-apso-history-tibetan-watchdogs/
| July 1, 2021
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Maltese Learn about Maltese [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] American Maltese Association Northcentral Maltese Rescue, Inc. With nationwide coverage. Mary Palmer, President/Rescue Coordinator, 262-800-3323, Malteserescue@hotmail.com [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Manchester Terrier Learn about Manchester Terriers [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] American Manchester Terrier Club Michelle Barlak Email: michelle@maximaldog.com Tammi Myers Email: medleyrn@yahoo.com [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Mastiff Learn about Mastiffs [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] […]
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| July 13, 2020
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Dog Breeds That Love the Cold Weather
With winter comes the cold. But some dogs don't hate the cold; in fact, several breeds absolutely love it! (Note: Just because these dogs were bred to withstand cold temperatures does not mean it is safe to leave them outdoors for long on cold days. They, too, can get frostbite and hypothermia.) Here are seven […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-breeds-that-love-the-cold-weather/
| February 3, 2023
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Tibetan Mastiff Learn about Tibetan Mastiffs [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Tibetan Mastiff Rescue, Inc. Elizabeth Justus, Bean Station, TN; 865-607-5453; libbyjustus@gmail.com or tmrescue@tibetanmastiff.org Facebook Page [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Tibetan Spaniel Learn about Tibetan Spaniels [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Tibetan Spaniel Club of America Rescue Coordinator; Facebook; info@tstrust.org [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Tibetan Terrier Learn about Tibetan Terriers [accordion] [accordion_panel […]
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| July 13, 2020
Expert Advice: News
See the Winners of 2017’s Meet the Breeds Booth Contest
Every year prior to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the general public is given the opportunity to meet (and more importantly, play with!) over 100 different dog breeds at AKC Meet the Breeds, brought to you by Purina® Pro Plan®. This year's event certainly didn't disappoint, featuring individual booths that were not only elaborate […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2017-meet-the-breeds-booth-contest-winners/
| February 13, 2017
![Stakes Terrier Group First and Stakes Best of Breed: CH Lamz Really Really Ridiculously Good Looking (Zoolander), Bedlington Terrier; National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes at the 2018 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, Orlando, FL.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2018-Puppy-Stakes-Best-in-Stakes-AKC_9087.low_-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Judgment Day: How Does Someone Become a Dog Show Judge?
There are two kinds of pointers at dog shows. The first type is the Pointer, an elegant dog with a dished face, tail shaped like a bee stinger, and the hard-wired instinct to signal the location of camouflaged birds with the slow-motion lift of a front paw. The other pointers, by contrast, are found in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/becoming-a-dog-show-judge/
| January 6, 2022
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Sports & Events
Paula Sample-2021 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin
2021 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL December 18 & 19, 2021 All Sporting, Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting Breeds and Junior Showmanship Competition will be Judged on Saturday All Working, Terrier, Herding Breeds, Miscellaneous and Best in Show will be Judged on Sunday The 2021 event will showcase the top canine […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/paula-2021-sample-anc/
| September 6, 2022