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Canine Partners
Meet the First All-American Dog to MACH
In observance of the fifth anniversary (April 1) of AKC Canine Partners dogs in competition, we are honoring some of the first top achievers in the program. The first All-American Dog to earn the AKC Master Agility Championship was Prince Doggie, owned by Tacarra Andrade and Michael Marshall of Novi, Mich. Prince achieved this feat on […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/meet-the-first-all-american-dog-to-mach/
| April 2, 2015
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Canine Companions Perform Important Functions for Hearing Impaired People
Strolling with a happy, tail-wagging companion securely by our sides is one of life’s greatest joys. We love our furry, four-legged friends. While dogs are America’s most beloved pet, humans have bred and domesticated dogs for thousands of years for important work functions. Modern day working dog are employed in tasks ranging from drug and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/hearing-dogs/
| April 1, 2015
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Expert Advice: News
Come, Grow Old With Me – CDS and Caring for Elderly Dogs
by Sandra MurrayReprinted from: Essential Elements, ShowSight Magazine Reprinted from: Essential Elements, ShowSight Magazine As a youngster she had won her breed’s National Sweepstakes. Not long after that win, she finished her championship with three 5 point majors, all at large regional specialties. During her specials career she earned multiple Group placements and Best […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/come-grow-old-with-me/
| April 1, 2015
Press Releases
Do You Know A Canine Hero? Nominate A Dog For An AKC Humane Fund Award for Canine Excellence!
New York, NY – To celebrate the dogs that do extraordinary things for their human counterparts, the AKC Humane FundSM is seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). Nominations open April 1, 2015 and winners will be announced summer 2015. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund pays […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/do-you-know-a-canine-hero-nominate-a-dog-for-an-akc-humane-fund-award-for-canine-excellence/
| April 1, 2015
Expert Advice: News
Can You Read Your Dog?
by Sandra MurrayReprinted from: Essential Elements, ShowSight Magazine Any animal that lives within a tightly knit social group of its own kind has a “language.” Given that dogs are by nature pack animals, they have a rather extensive language that they use to communicate among themselves. Their language contains both physical and verbal components which […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/can-you-read-your-dog/
| March 27, 2015
Canine Partners
Get An Introduction to Agility: AKC’s My Dog Can Do That!
Riley peered through the tunnel, as if he were Alice about to tumble down the rabbit’s hole into Wonderland. Such a small space, such a big dog, it seemed impossible. Yet, on a bright, sunny Sunday morning in May, Riley’s trusted, well-loved human, Jay Cruz, was asking the 14-month-old Mastiff to squeeze his whole […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/get-an-introduction-to-agility-akcs-my-dog-can-do-that/
| March 25, 2015
Expert Advice: General Health
Nature’s Help for Dogs Afflicted with Heart Disease
Various natural supplements might help your dog avoid potent cardiac medication. Heart disease can occur in smaller breeds as they approach old age. It’s easily diagnosed during a routine exam when the veterinarian listens to the dog’s heart and hears a murmur. When a murmur is detected, the vet should perform a complete cardiac evaluation, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/nature-dogs-afflicted-heart-disease-supplements/
| March 23, 2015
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Holistic Solutions to Warm-Weather Skin Problems
There’s a Holistic Alternative to Prescription-Only Skin Care? A holistic veterinarian can recommend natural therapies to address your dog’s allergies and skin problems. Allergies and skin infections are health menaces that typically surface with the arrival of spring weather. Traditional medications help dogs with these problems, but the indiscriminate use of antibiotics and antifungals can […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/holistic-solutions-to-warm-weather-skin-problems/
| March 23, 2015
Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Clean Dogs Ears & Eyes
Clean Eyes and Ears are Essential to Your Dog’s Health Your dog’s coat is only one part of good grooming hygiene. Eyes and ears require every bit as much attention. It’s a good habit to clean your dog’s eyes with every bath, but you shouldn’t neglect to clean any noticeable discharge from the eyes. Check […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/eyes-and-ears-of-good-grooming/
| March 23, 2015
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Expert Advice: General Health
Uncovering and Treating Demodex Mites
Your Dog’s Hair Loss Could be a Sign of Demodex Most dogs can tolerate a small number of mites. However, a mite infestation can pose serious health problems for puppies. Demodex mites live in the hair follicles of most dogs. Most dogs have a small number of mites. Usually, the mites are harmless and are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/uncovering-and-treating-demodex-mites/
| March 23, 2015