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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Rashes on Your Dog’s Belly
Rashes on a dog's belly may look alarming and uncomfortable, but they are quite common. These dog belly rash bumps and redness you see can have a variety of causes, from a simple bacterial skin infection to a more serious underlying condition, such as Cushing’s disease. If left untreated, your dog's belly rash could develop […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-belly-rash/
| August 29, 2021
Press Releases
AKC Participates in Second Annual ESPN Dog Day
- Programming to Feature Agility, Diving Dogs, & Flyball – The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for all dogs, is excited to participate in the second annual ESPN Dog Day, celebrating International Dog Day. Canine action will take over ESPN2 on August 26th from 7:00 p.m. ET-12:00 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-participates-second-annual-espn-dog-day/
| August 23, 2021
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Expert Advice: News
Watch ESPN Dog Day “Bark in the Park” on August 26
ESPN is going straight to the dogs in the best way possible. On August 26, the American Kennel Club is proud to participate in ESPN Dog Day for the second time, with dog sports broadcast live on ESPN2 and the ESPN app. What better way to spend a hot August day than by watching dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/watch-akc-sports-espn-dog-day-august-26/
| August 23, 2021
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Expert Advice: News
Study Warns Peas May Be Linked to Canine Heart Disease
In August 2021, researchers from Tufts University published a study that indicated that peas may be a leading dog food ingredient contributing to a rise in diet-associated canine heart disease (DCM) in dogs. In the study, researchers compared traditional dog foods with those dog food diets that the FDA has associated with this canine heart […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/peas-linked-dcm-canine-heart-disease/
| August 10, 2021
Press Releases
Clifford W. Steele and Jeffrey Wright Hired as AKC Executive Field Representatives
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce that Clifford W. Steele and Jeffrey Wright have been hired as Executive Field Representatives in Conformation, with Mr. Steele covering the New England area, and Mr. Wright covering the Midwest. Both started their positions in July 2021. “Both Clifford and Jeffrey have been handling dogs for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/clifford-w-steele-jeffrey-wright-hired-akc-executive-field-representatives/
| August 4, 2021
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Expert Advice: Safety
Lost Dog? What to Do If Your Pet Goes Missing
Is your dog missing? Don't panic and stay optimistic. Follow these steps to get the word out and try to locate your lost dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/lost-dog-what-to-do-pet-goes-missing/
| July 6, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Ring a Bell to Go Outside
Teaching your dog to ring a bell to go outside is a great trick and very helpful for house-training. Here's how to do it from our dog training experts.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-dog-ring-bell-go-outside/
| May 13, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog Athlete of the Month: Kirby the Brussels Griffon
To some, Kirby may look like a Pug, but he's not: this little Brussels Griffon is a Dog Star who will let you know who's boss. Bringing Home a Brussels Griffon Veterinarian Christina Coudret had never heard of the Brussels Griffon breed until a technician she worked with at a veterinarian clinic was fostering for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-athlete-of-the-month-kirby-brussels-griffon/
| May 12, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Replying to Puppy Inquiries: How Responsible Breeders Should Respond
Recently I helped a breeder friend compile a package of handouts to send to prospective owners. This was her first litter so she was new to the process. I was surprised to learn that her bitch’s breeder had not sent her anything comparable when she was shopping for a puppy. I used to think these […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/replying-puppy-inquiries-responsible-breeders-respond/
| April 8, 2021
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Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Preventing Obesity in Senior Dogs
Like the humans who care for them, dogs are not exempt from the battle of the bulge; they, too, struggle with weight gain and the health problems that come along with carrying around extra pounds. “Dogs of all ages can be obese, although the greatest prevalence of obesity occurs in dogs between 5 and12 years […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/preventing-obesity-in-senior-dogs/
| April 6, 2021