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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Flynn the Bichon Frise Retires After the Westminster Dog Show – Sort of
For much of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show’s 142-year existence, winning the country’s most famous dog show meant the fast track to retirement. Sure, sometimes a plucky soul returned the following year for another grab at the brass ring: After all, the very first Westminster Best in Show winner, the Smooth Fox Terrier Ch. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/flynn-bichon-frise-retires-westminster-dog-show/
| January 11, 2019
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Expert Advice: Vet's Corner
Flying With a Dog? Tips for Traveling Safely
Planning to travel with your dog on an airplane? Here's what you need to know. Question: My family and I are relocating, and instead of driving to our new home we would like to travel by plane. Our dilemma is how to transport the dog. There are so many frightening stories in the news. I’ve […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/vets-corner/air-travel-dogs/
| October 25, 2018
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Expert Advice: Health
Developing More Accurate Tests for the Diagnosis of Canine Hypothyroidism
Canine hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disease that results in symptoms such as lethargy, weight gain, and skin and coat problems due to decreased thyroid hormone production. It is seen in medium- to large-size dogs of both sexes and is usually diagnosed between four to 10 years of age. Thyroid hormone secretion is regulated by […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/developing-more-accurate-tests-for-the-diagnosis-of-canine-hypothyroidism/
| December 6, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
These 4 Obedience Teams Will Warm Your Heart
The individual journeys that dogs and their handlers take to the American Kennel Club Obedience Classic in Orlando follow a variety of paths. Whether their goal is to achieve a perfect performance or to build an enduring relationship, their hard work will be on display when they compete on December 15 & 16. All 243 […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/these-4-obedience-teams-will-warm-your-heart/
| November 30, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
This Golden Retriever is an Award Winning Service Dog
Sampson, a Golden Retriever, is one of five, loyal companion dogs who won the 19th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). The winners will be honored at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida, December 15-16, 2018. Animals have always been a vibrant part of Joey Ramp’s life. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/golden-retriever-award-winning-service-dog/
| October 9, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
Police Dog Copper Offers Comfort to a Florida Community
Copper, a Black and Tan Coonhound, is one of five, loyal companion dogs who won the 19th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). The winners will be honored at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida, December 15-16, 2018. What are the odds? A police officer who has […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/police-dog-copper-offers-comfort-to-a-florida-community/
| November 12, 2018
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
My Dog is Eating Earthworms/Dew Worms
Ask AKC Dear AKC: I have a 14-month old pug who eats earthworms every chance he gets. He eats the same amount dry dog food as his brother but eats the earthworms as snacks during his outside time. His brother does not eat earthworms. I'm sure hunger isn't the issue. Is he missing something in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-eating-earthworms/
| May 9, 2015
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Why Do Dogs Bring Pieces of their Food Back to Owners?
I have a 3 year old Shih Tzu and an 11 year old Yorkie. The problem is with the eating habits of the Shih Tzu, she takes the pieces of her food out of the bowl and distributes them all over the floor even onto the living room carpet area. She does not eat all […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/ask-akc-dog-brings-food-to-owners/
| April 10, 2015
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
6 Ways We May Be Misunderstanding Our Dogs
We all love our dogs. In fact, some of us probably love all dogs. The bond between human and canine can be so close that it might seem we can read each other’s thoughts and feelings. While this is true to some extent, the fact is that dogs are not people; they don’t behave, react, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/ways-we-may-be-misunderstanding-dogs/
| June 16, 2017
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Expert Advice: News
25 Best Dog Costumes from the Halloween Dog Parade
Following the devastating announcement that the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade had been canceled, the community banded together to ensure its return in 2018 with a successful crowdfunding campaign. At the final hour, the fest was brought back, and all rejoiced-- after all, what would Halloween in New York even be like without this […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/25-best-dog-costumes-from-the-halloween-dog-parade/
| October 29, 2018