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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
What Do K-9 Police Dogs Do?
Police dogs come from generations of dog breeds specifically bred to perform the complicated tasks that police dogs are required to accomplish.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/what-do-police-dogs-do/
| September 3, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
Degenerative Myelopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Canine degenerative myelopathy (also known as DM) is a spinal cord disease. DM can result in gradual paralysis in dogs, starting in the hind legs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/degenerative-myelopathy-in-dogs/
| January 18, 2024
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Teach Your Dog to Ride in the Car: Preventing Anxiety and Motion Sickness
How do you prevent dog anxiety in car rides? Teach your dog to ride in the car calmly and comfortably to make travel easier for both of you.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/teach-dog-ride-car-prevent-anxiety/
| September 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
Seborrhea in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Seborrhea in dogs can cause flaking skin, oily skin and coat, and odor. Learn to recognize and treat this skin condition.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/seborrhea-in-dogs/
| January 16, 2024
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Visual Communication: How Different Breeds Seek Eye Contact
Staring into your dog's eyes is a joyous experience. But do all breeds have the same ability to communicate visually? Here's what a recent study suggests.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-breeds-seek-eye-contact-differently/
| November 10, 2017
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Expert Advice: Health
What If My Dog Eats Sand? Dangers of Sand Ingestion in Dogs
What if your dog eats sand? Dogs who visit the beach are in danger of what veterinarians call intestinal sand impaction — even if they simply play fetch.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-eating-sand/
| August 3, 2021
Press Releases
AKC AGILITY LEAGUE™ ANNOUNCES FALL SEASON WINNERS
New York, NY- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce the winners of the American Kennel Club Agility League’s fall season. The AKC Agility League™ recently concluded its fifth season of competition and honored its top teams and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-agility-league-announces-fall-season-winners/
| January 11, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dogs With Missing “Parts” Succeed at AKC Events
Can dogs with missing tails, ears, or eyes compete in AKC conformations shows? It depends on the missing part and the breed standard.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dogs-with-missing-parts-dog-sports/
| January 9, 2024
Pages
FSS Breeds In Companion Events
As of July 13, 2009, the AKC Board of Directors approved the eligibility of Foundation Stock breeds that meet the below criteria may compete in AKC Companion Events; this will be effective January 1, 2010. Dogs with three-generation pedigrees recorded in FSS® Breed Standard has been submitted As of February 9, 2007, the AKC Board […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/foundation-stock-service-program/fss-breeds-companion-events/
| November 17, 2017
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Expert Advice: News
Shih Tzu ‘Comet’ Wins Best in Show at 2023 AKC National Championship
Shih Tzu "Comet" has won Best in Show at the 2023 AKC National Championship. Meet handler and co-owner Luke Ehrict, who also won Breeder of the Year with his wife for Hallmark Jolei Dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/shih-tzu-comet-wins-2023-akc-national-championship/
| January 2, 2024