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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Dog Breeding Pregnancy & Nutrition: Q&A With Experts
No matter how experienced you become at dog breeding and whelping litters of puppies, you may sometimes face scenarios you have not seen before. Purina Pro Plan turned to experts to answer questions related to dog breeding. Purina senior research Nutritionist Arleigh Reynolds, DVM, Ph.D., DACVN, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, and Andrea Hesser, DVM, DACT, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dog-breeding-pregnancy-nutrition-qa-with-experts/
| February 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Preserving A Bloodline: Smart Steps To Address Canine Pyometra
Breeders have long grappled with when to breed a bitch having a successful show or sporting campaign. These accomplished females may be the linchpin of a legacy bloodline via their ability to produce the next generation of champions. Yet, 20 percent of intact bitches are at risk of developing the potentially fatal disease pyometra by […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/preventing-and-addressing-pyometra-in-breeding-bitches/
| February 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Top 10 Breeds of the 1930s
The Boston Terrier became the first breed to enjoy the number-one position for two decades, though the breed fell to the number-two position in the 1920s after its initial reign atop the list in the 1910s. The records of the Boston Terrier Club of America show that the breed was number-one or number-two for every […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-ten-breeds-of-the-1930s/
| February 13, 2015
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Expert Advice: General Health
My Dog Ate My Pills! 10 Most Dangerous Human Medications For Pets
One of the most dangerous rooms of the house with regard to accidental poisonings is the bedroom, on account of the nightstand next to the bed. Many adult dogs and teething puppies sleep in the bed with their owners, and thus have easy access to the drugs on that nightstand. Medications left on counters in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/the-10-human-medications-most-dangerous-to-dogs/
| July 6, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Komondor: 7 Facts About This Hungarian Livestock Guardian
The Komondor is a beautiful, unique dog breed. The distinctive white corded coat of this member of the Working Group makes them particularly suited to their livestock guarding duties. Here are 7 Komondor facts and things to know about this Hungarian dog. The Komondor Originated in Hungary Originating in Hungary hundreds of years ago, the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/seven-fun-facts-about-the-komondor/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Top 10 Breeds of the 1920s
Accepted in 1908, the German Shepherd Dog overtook the Boston Terrier in 1925 and became the number-one dog of the 1920s. The breed then disappeared from the top ten until after World War II, when it reemerged as the number-six dog of the 1950s and has remained among the most popular breeds to the present […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-ten-breeds-of-the-1920s/
| February 13, 2015
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
German Shepherd Dog vs. Belgian Malinois: How to Tell the Difference
Everybody's familiar with the German Shepherd Dog. After all, they've been one of America's most popular breeds for years. But not everybody is quite as well acquainted with the Belgian Malinois. In fact, their similar coloring and heritage as herding breeds might lead some people to mistake the Belgian Malinois for the German Shepherd Dog. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/german-shepherd-dog-vs-belgian-malinois/
| March 13, 2020
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Expert Advice: Alternative Medicine
Acupuncture For Dogs: What to Know
Acupuncture for dogs is a popular complementary therapy. Learn more about the potential benefits of this low-risk treatment along with its limitations.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/acupuncture-for-dogs/
| June 30, 2023
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Saluki: 10 Facts About This Ancient Sighthound
The sleek and graceful Saluki has hunted with humankind for thousands of years. Because the history of this ancient sighthound reaches back long before the invention of breed clubs and written records, the breed's origin is veiled in mystery. Here are 10 interesting facts about this beautiful breed. 1. The Saluki Is One of the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-facts-about-the-saluki/
| April 9, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Mastiff vs. Bullmastiff: How to Tell the Difference
There are many large, muscular dog breeds. And several have droopy flews (big, hanging upper lips). But can you tell them apart? For those unfamiliar with the breeds, the Mastiff and the Bullmastiff in particular can be tricky to distinguish. Read on to learn about these two formidable protectors. Mastiff Mix-Up When Diane Collings, two-time […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/how-to-tell-the-difference-mastiff-vs-bullmastiff/
| July 15, 2020