SORT BY
![Irish Setter panting on a hot summer day, water and drool dripping down.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/irish-setter-closeup-of-mouth-drooling-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Health
Pedialyte (Electrolytes) for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Like humans, dogs lose water and electrolytes through sweat, urination, vomiting, and diarrhea. Out of the options to rehydrate, is Pedialyte good for dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/pedialyte-electrolytes-for-dogs/
| April 17, 2024
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/29131516/trevor-fastest-dogs-1-h-400x267.png)
Expert Advice: Fast CAT
From Iran to the U.S.: ‘Trevor’ the Saluki Competes in AKC Fastest Dogs USA
Meet "Trevor" the Saluki, who was born in the breed's homeland of Iran. He's now a Fast CAT competitor, and one of the top-ranked Salukis across the board.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/fastest-dogs-usa-2024-trevor-saluki/
| April 16, 2024
Pages
National Core Professional Dog Grooming Educational Standards
The American Kennel Club - National Core Professional Dog Grooming Educational Standards aims to establish clear expectations that ensure all professional dog groomers have the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the dog grooming industry. The American Kennel Club -CoreNational Professional Dog Grooming Educational Standard allows flexibility in the design and method of instruction and recognizes that the standards reflect an […]
https://www.akc.org/groomer-hub/education-standards/
| April 15, 2024
!["Revenant" (Whippet) owned by Becky Ziegler from Arlington, WA. 2024 AKC Fastest Dogs USA presented by The Farmer's Dog, Feb 22-23, State Farm Stadium, Glendale AZ.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/15092419/2825_BrianBatista_20240223-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet the Winners of AKC’s Fastest Dogs USA 2024
Some of the fastest dogs in the country dashed after the coveted "bunny" lure in a 100-yard Fast CAT dash at Fastest Dogs USA, held on May 19 in Rock...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/winners-akc-fastest-dogs-usa-2024/
| April 15, 2024
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/17104542/petlab-co-dental-formula-400x267.png)
Expert Advice: Dental Health
How Dog Dental Powders Help Target Bad Breath and Yellow Teeth
PetLab Co.'s ProBright Advanced dental powder for dogs is a hassle-free way to support healthier, whiter teeth, and fresher breath.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-dental-powder/
| April 12, 2024
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/10204712/drive-2-h-400x267.png)
Expert Advice: Feature
Meet ‘Drive,’ Dog Sport Competitor and Seizure Alert Dog For His Housemate ‘Torch’
"Drive," the 3-year-old Australian Shepherd, isn't just a dog athlete, he's also a seizure alert dog for "Torch," a dog with idiopathic epilepsy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/drive-seizure-alert-dog-torch/
| April 10, 2024
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/14172632/Boom-Golden-Obedience-2-H-400x267.png)
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
What to Expect From Your First Dog Obedience Class
Every dog benefits from training, but it can feel overwhelming to figure out where to get started. The first step to training your dog is finding the...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/first-dog-obedience-class/
| April 9, 2024
![Dachshunds, one of each variety, together in a field.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/09163618/Dachshunds-one-of-each-variety-together-in-a-field-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
How Is a Dog’s Coat Length and Type Inherited?
What makes your dog's coat long, short, straight, curly, wiry or silky? Most coat types are determined by genes at just three genetic locations.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dogs-coat-length-type/
| April 9, 2024
Legislative Alerts
Tennessee: Support Positive Bill on Therapy Dogs, Hearing Is Tomorrow (4/9/24)
A positive Tennessee state bill that recognizes the value of therapy dogs is scheduled to be heard by the Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee at their meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 8:30am. Tennessee residents are encouraged to contact committee members and ask them to vote yes on Senate Bill 1867. Please scroll […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tennessee-support-positive-bill-therapy-dogs-hearing-tomorrow-4-9-24/
| April 8, 2024
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/28145535/French-Bulldog-puppy-scratching-behind-his-ear-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Health
Ear Hematoma in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Your dog's earflap has many functions, like funneling sound into the ear and keeping out dirt and debris. This also leaves it vulnerable to developing a painful blister called an aural hematoma or dog ear hematoma.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/ear-hematoma-in-dogs/
| April 8, 2024