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2022 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2022 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2022. The 2022 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2022-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| January 24, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs: What You Need to Know
We all want our dogs to live for as long as possible, so it can be scary to think of them developing an illness like heart disease, which affects their daily functioning and life expectancy. Heart disease is a condition that dogs are either born with (congenital) or develop (acquired) through a combination of factors […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/congestive-heart-failure-in-dogs-what-you-need-to-know/
| November 9, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
What Makes the Merle in Dog Coats? The Science Behind the Pattern
Merle in dogs is one of the most intriguing coat patterns in the dog world, both in its appearance and its genetics. Also known as dapple, merle is characterized by irregular blotches of fur set on a lighter background of the same pigment, such as solid black on gray (called blue merle) or solid brown […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/merle-in-dogs/
| November 1, 2022
Sports & Events
AKC Trick Dog 2022 Competition Winners and Outstanding Performances
OVERALL WINNER Muriel McMullen & Maddie (Australian Terrier) Dogwarts School of Witchcraft FINALISTS Christina Jones & Chloe (All American) Back to School https://youtu.be/OAc8x8ZvOfE Tamara Shaffer & Olivia Nicole (Biewer Terrier) Rescuing the Mermaid Princess https://youtu.be/ve6xeYSyf9g 20 ADDITIONAL OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES Deana Allen & Dervish (Portuguese Water Dog) Insomnia Strikes! https://youtu.be/lylH0ieLtEQ Deana Allen […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/akc-trick-dog-2022-competition-winners/
| October 19, 2022
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Expert Advice: DIY Projects
7 Things You Can Do With Your Dog’s Fur
Dog fur can be a real annoyance for humans. It gets on our clothes and furniture, forms giant dust bunnies under the bed, and sometimes even finds its way into our food. But have you ever thought about putting all that hair to good use? Here are seven ways you can creatively upcycle it. Knit […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/things-you-can-do-with-dog-fur/
| September 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Get Hemorrhoids?
Dogs can have problems with their anus and rectum just like people can. You might see your dog scooting (dragging their bottom) across the carpet or straining when they squat to defecate. Your first thought might be hemorrhoids, a common ailment in people. But can dogs get hemorrhoids? Or is something else going on under your dog's […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-get-hemorrhoids/
| October 12, 2022
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Canine Partners Spotlight Fall 2022
All Americans in AKC Agility League Congratulations to all All Americans who competed in the pilot season of the AKC Agility League, which ran May 30 – Aug. 21. Numerous Canine Partners members placed high in the rankings and won awards in this fun program that brings a team twist to agility. Read on to […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-fall-2022/
| September 30, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fast CAT
Reas the Whippet Named 2022 Fastest Dog in America
There’s probably only one time in his life when Reas finished last. That’s when he was the final puppy in a litter of five to go to his new home three years ago. That was obviously not his doing. Four other owners passed over him for various reasons. And now the muscular, 51-pound Whippet, owned […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/reas-the-whippet-named-2021-fastest-dog-in-america/
| September 26, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
How to Help a Dog Losing Vision and Hearing Be More Comfortable
When dogs get older many of them begin to experience a loss of hearing and/lor vision. This loss of vision or hearing can be disorienting to dogs and...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-losing-vision-and-sight-comfortable/
| August 11, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Pulmonary Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) in Dogs
Pulmonary hypertension in dogs is a life-threatening disease that involves higher than normal blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/understanding-pulmonary-hypertension-high-blood-pressure-in-dogs/
| September 26, 2022