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Expert Advice: Health
Spay and Neuter Alternatives: Hormone-Preserving Sterilization
Hormone-sparing sterilization (vasectomy or ovary-sparing spay) retain hormones associated with possibly better health and behavior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hormone-preserving-sterilization/
| August 18, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Setting up Your Dog’s Emergency Caregiver
You can't prepare for everything, but you can make sure your dog has someone to look after them if anything were to happen to you. Having an emergency caregiver ensures that your dog is looked after, even if you can't look after them yourself.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/emergency-caregiver-for-your-dog/
| August 23, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
The Health Benefits of Being a Dog Owner
Being a dog owner has plenty of perks, but did you know that it can also positively affect your health? Walking your dog daily has proven to reduce heart disease risk, and dogs provide positive effects on people's mental health.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/health-benefits-of-dog-ownership/
| August 22, 2023
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Can Dogs See in the Dark?
Can dogs see in the dark? Learn how dog vision works and how dogs manage to see safely at night.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/can-dogs-see-in-the-dark/
| September 9, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in Dogs: What to Know
Do you suspect your dog is having vision trouble? Perhaps they're nervous in dimly lit spaces or bumping into things in unfamiliar environments. Although many conditions could be responsible for your dog's vision loss, one possible cause is progressive retinal atrophy, also known as PRA. This is a genetic disease of the retina in the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/progressive-retinal-atrophy/
| October 20, 2022
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
10 Science-Based Benefits of Having a Dog
The benefits of having a dog are rooted in scientific facts. Learn about how dog ownership can benefit your health and social life.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-science-based-benefits-dog/
| October 20, 2020
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AKC Breeder Of Merit Program
Here at the AKC, we believe in honoring responsible breeders who have gone above and beyond on health issues, temperament, and genetic screening, as well as to the individual care and placement of puppies in responsible homes. That’s why we started the AKC Breeder of Merit Program: To give breeders a way to prove their dedication […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
How Search-and-Rescue Dogs Find Missing People
Search-and-rescue dogs provide valuable assistance in times of crisis. But how do they do their jobs? Learn all about canine SAR and how these dogs work.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-search-and-rescue-dogs-find-missing/
| October 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Water-Loving Greyhound Makes a Splash in Dock Diving
Greyhounds aren't known for being water-lovers but dock diving enthusiast Shuggs is an exception. He is the only dog of his breed to title in Diving Dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/shuggs-greyhound-dock-diving/
| April 4, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
How to Know if Your Dog is Depressed
Dog depression is a real and present concern for many owners. But how do you know if your dog is depressed? Learn more about signs of depression in dogs and causes, as well as what to do if you think your pet may be struggling.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-know-if-your-dog-is-depressed/
| April 15, 2021