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Expert Advice: Home & Living
How to Make Your Balcony Safe and Dog-Friendly
Balconies can provide dogs with exciting sights and smells, but they can be dangerous too. Here are some tips for making a balcony a safe doggy haven.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/making-your-balcony-fun-and-dog-friendly/
| September 19, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
10 Wolf-Like Dog Breeds That Are Anything But Wild
If you've got the time to provide the training and exercise these smart, high-energy wolf-like dog breeds need, they might be worth researching further.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/wolf-like-dog-breeds/
| September 15, 2022
Products & Services
Master Groomer Testing
The title of Master Groomer is hard-earned through years of consistency, integrity, and support of our best friends. Yet we all have to start somewhere. We encourage you to begin the Master Groomer journey wherever you're comfortable. Are you a pro with Bichons? Then get started with the Curly coat type! It's up to you. […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/akc-safe-grooming-program/akc-master-groomer/testing/
| August 15, 2022
Pages
Canine Partners Spotlight Spring 2022
More Dogs Needed for Project to Improve Canine Lifespan The Dog Aging Project is a national effort to improve dogs’ health and longevity. Meet two owners and their mixed-breeds who participate in the project and learn how you can help. A road trip gave Colleen Sweeney a lot more than souvenirs and photographs of pretty […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-spring-2022/
| June 16, 2022
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Macadamia Nuts?
Macadamia nuts, although not usually an everyday food, are often found in baked goods, including cakes, cookies, muffins, and even trail mix. Are they safe for dogs? No. In fact, macadamia nuts are often listed as among the top human foods to avoid giving your dog. The consequences of eating macadamia nuts include vomiting, ataxia […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-macadamia-nuts/
| August 22, 2022
Expert Advice: News
The Incredible Story Behind The Viral Video Of A Young Girl Mushing
A video of a three-year-old girl dashing through the snow on a sled pulled by a two-dog team of Siberian Huskies has gone viral on social media. What on the surface seems to be a sweet video is actually a sneak peek into the life of a multigenerational mushing legacy. Featured in the video is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-incredible-story-behind-the-viral-video-of-a-young-girl-mushing/
| November 28, 2014
Press Releases
2022 National Owner-Handled Series & National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes Judging Panels Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panels for the 2022 National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The NOHS Finals will be held […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2022-national-owner-handled-series-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes-judging-panels-now-available/
| July 22, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Akita Versus Shiba Inu: How to Tell the Difference
When you see a dog with their tail curled high over their back and triangular ears standing alertly, you might feel confident you're looking at a Japanese breed. But are you equally confident you know which one? The Akita and the Shiba Inu share a similar heritage and body shape. But the Akita, a member […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/akita-versus-shiba-inu-how-to-tell-the-difference/
| July 19, 2022
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Sports & Events
Junior Report: Charlotte Burns
I have two AKC dogs, a Sheltie named Tui and a Eurohound (English Pointer/German Shorthair Pointer/Alaskan Husky) named Nessie. I love agility, and I know my dogs love it as much as I do! Where I live, there are four distinct seasons; rainy Spring, hot Summer, blustery Fall, and snowy Winter; because of this, I […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-spotlight/junior-report-charlotte-burns/
| July 14, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
What Dog Breeders Can Teach Us About Preventing the Spread of Disease
It's been almost a decade since Sharon Gardner of Austin, Texas, had her most devastating experience as a Rhodesian Ridgeback breeder. With no warning, her litter of five-and-a-half-week-old puppies began showing signs of lethargy. Then came the diarrhea and vomiting. A test performed by her veterinarian delivered the bleak diagnosis: parvovirus, a highly contagious disease […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/what-dog-breeders-can-teach-us-about-preventing-the-spread-of-disease/
| April 1, 2020