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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Harrier History: The Hunting Hound Between Beagle and Foxhound
The covert’s utmost bound Slyly she skirts; behind them cautious she creeps, And in that very track, so lately stain’d By all the steaming crowd, seems to pursue The foe she flies. -William Somerville, The Chace, 1735 William Somerville’s lyrical description of a hare sneaking around behind a pursuing pack of hounds and tracking them […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/harrier-history-hunting-hound-beagle-foxhound/
| April 20, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2021
It goes without saying that in your house, your dog is the most popular. But what do the statistics say? The American Kennel Club has used registration data to compile the list of 2021’s most popular breeds. As always, the Labrador Retriever tops the list — this time for the 31st year! The Lab's temperament […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-of-2021/
| March 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
The Importance of a Well-Fitting Dog Harness
If your dog spends their entire on-leash walk choking against their collar, you might be considering using a harness. Maybe your dog already wears a harness, but it's rubbing their skin or they don't like putting it on. Although there are many potential benefits to using a harness, it can do more harm than good […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/the-importance-of-a-well-fitting-harness/
| February 16, 2022
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Silent Night: Understanding Why Dogs Bark & Creating a Quieter Kennel
Dogs bark. It's a fact of life that nearly all dog owners must accept. Barking is a self-rewarding behavior. But it is important for breeders and kennel owners to understand the different types of barking, and when it has turned into a problem behavior. Canine Sounds & What They Mean A bark or vocalization is not just a bark or a vocalization. A dog owner, breeder, or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/create-a-quieter-kennel-by-understanding-why-dogs-bark/
| December 5, 2019
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Previously Aired Judges Education Webinars-2021
January 12, 2021 Chinese Shar-Pei January 17, 2021 German Shepherd Dog January 26, 2021 Black and Tan Coonhound February 2, 2021 Norfolk Terrier February 9, 2021 Bernese Mountain Dog February 16, 2021 NO WEBINAR February 23, 2021 NO WEBINAR March 2, 2021 Biewer Terrier March 9, 2021 Harrier March 16, 2021 NO WEBINAR March 23, […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/akc-education-webinar-series/previously-aired-judges-education-webinars-2021/
| January 19, 2021
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Dog Breeds
Greyhound
The champion sprinter of dogdom, the Greyhound is a gentle, noble, and sweet-tempered companion with an independent spirit. For thousands of years these graceful hounds have been an object of fascination for artists, poets, and kings.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/greyhound/
| November 6, 2017
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Expert Advice: Fast CAT
Berning Up the Course: Bernese Mountain Dog Finds Unexpected Passion for Fast CAT
After three decades sharing my life with Bernese Mountain Dogs, I had developed clear expectations about the breed. Each energetic puppy would turn into a less energetic young adult, who would gradually become an adult couch potato who loved everyone. These biddable dogs would do their best for me in the obedience ring and gladly […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/bernese-mountain-dog-finds-passion-for-fast-cat/
| November 10, 2021
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Expert Advice: Puppy Information
How to Train a Great Dane Puppy: Milestones & Timeline
Training a new puppy does not come with a one-size-fits-all approach — especially when dealing with a very large breed like the Great Dane. “Great Danes are considered working dogs and are intelligent dogs," says Russell Hartstein, CDBC, CPDT-KA, Fear-Free Certified trainer and Founder of Fun Paw Cares. “Still, all [dogs] are individuals." Hartstein points […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/how-to-train-a-great-dane-puppy/
| November 3, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Toy Fox Terrier vs. Miniature Pinscher: Differences & Similarities
There's something irresistible about toy breeds. They pack so much personality into a small package. And that's especially true for the Toy Fox Terrier and the Miniature Pinscher. Whether it's the TFT's alert intelligence or the Min Pin's fun-loving fearlessness, these two dogs have a lot to offer. But do you know how to tell […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/miniature-pinscher-versus-toy-fox-terrier-how-to-tell-the-difference/
| October 12, 2021
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Dog Breeds
Italian Greyhound
A true Greyhound in miniature, the elegant Italian Greyhound is an alert, playful, and highly affectionate toy companion. IGs make decorative couch dogs, but at heart they are flash-and-dash coursing hounds with an instinct for pursuit.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/italian-greyhound/
| November 6, 2017