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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
10 Dog Breeds You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Did you know that there are 190 dog breeds registered by the AKC? While many of them are familiar faces, there are several breeds that most people have never seen before, or even heard of. Some are newly registered, and some are just less common in the United States. Here are some facts about a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-dog-breeds-probably-never-heard-of/
| April 28, 2017
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Theresa Viesto of Tiger Rose Labrador Retrievers
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Theresa Viesto of Tiger Rose Labrador Retrievers Each month, the American Kennel Club (AKC) profiles breeders to hear about how they got started, their breeding program, and their experience with AKC Marketplace. We recently spoke with Theresa Viesto of Tiger Rose Labradors in Newtown, Conn. Here, she answers questions about her […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-theresa-viesto-of-tiger-rose-labrador-retrievers/
| June 30, 2017
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Put Your Dog’s Amazing Sense of Smell to Work in a New AKC Sport
A high school stadium, three sets of bleachers, and one Q-tip dipped in the scent of birch. Finding that tiny swab, planted somewhere in the arena, seemed an impossible task to Suzanne LeRoy, as she and her Border Collie, Rain, faced their first nose work competition. “It was a huge area to search,” the California […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/put-dogs-sense-of-smell-to-work/
| August 11, 2017
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Expert Advice: Training
Understanding How Your Dog Sees the World Can Make You a Better Trainer
You may have seen deaf dogs responding to the hand signals of their owners, and perhaps, you use hand signals with your own dog. But no doubt, you do a lot of talking to your dog, too. Have you ever wondered which would be easier for him to understand, spoken words or visual cues? What is the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/understanding-your-dog-can-make-you-a-better-trainer/
| February 23, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Portuguese Water Dog ‘Gilligan’ Puts Mental and Physical Stamina to the Test
Gilligan isn't your average dog. Just take a look at her long list of titles: Fishbay’s Merchant of Venice CD BN RE AX AXJ OF RATN DN CGCA TKA WWDX CWDX MAC-3 SROM. The versatile Portuguese Water Dog has earned an array of accolades, including winning multiple agility, Rally, and obedience classes at national specialties. Perhaps most impressive […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-star-of-the-month-portuguese-water-dog/
| June 15, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog Athlete of the Month: Bauer the Golden Retriever
Lauren Mulvihill didn't grow up with dogs, but that never stopped her from wanting one. Growing up, her cousin's dog Casey — “the perfect Golden to a T" — was friendly, goofy, and smart. Lauren begged her parents for a dog like Casey. “I would ask every single holiday," she says. “I'd be like, please […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-athlete-of-the-month-bauer-the-golden-retriever/
| June 25, 2021
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Expert Advice: Feature
Hospice Chaplain’s Dog “The Dude” Provides Both Therapy and Entertainment
Whether he is comforting a terminally ill hospice patient or cavorting around an upbeat show ring, The Dude is right at home. Dewey (his nickname is "The Dude") is an almost two-year-old Norwich Terrier, owned by Becca Parkins, a Tacoma, Wash., hospice chaplain who also handles him in Western Washington dog shows on weekends. A […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/therapy-dog-hospice/
| April 11, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
From Evacuation Centers to Hospitals, Therapy Dog Bingley’s Comfort Zone Has No Limits
When Bingley and owner Denise Fitzgerald wake up in the morning, he climbs on top of her, places a paw on each side of her neck, and pushes his little flat face against hers. After that greeting, the day just gets better and better for the Templeton, Calif., pair — and everyone they encounter. Bingley, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/therapy-dog-bingley/
| May 11, 2018
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Expert Advice: Feature
Becoming Therapy Dogs Midway Through Life: Sonnet and Brumby
Millions have had midlife career changes. They touch on an amalgam of motivation, health, skills, and behavioral soundness. Not everyone’s psyche is geared to these life-altering, pressure-point transitions, however. And what about dogs? A pair of Washington state Shetland Sheepdogs — Brumby and Sonnet — are finding it suits them nicely. Both have discovered how […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/for-sonnet-and-brumby-career-change-means-plenty-of-smiles-and-warmth/
| June 18, 2019
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Expert Advice: Feature
A Day in the Life of a Marjory Stoneman Douglas Therapy Dog — and His Owner
When Jill Cross was a sophomore at the University of Florida, she was badly injured in a motorcycle accident. Physicians managed to save her left leg, which was mangled below the knee, but after more than 10 surgeries, it was left almost one inch shorter than her other leg. The constant, uneven jolting from her […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/day-life-marjory-stoneman-douglas-therapy-dog-owner/
| July 23, 2019