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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Famous Dog Names
Dogs have made their way through pop culture over the years, in headlines, television, movies, books, and more. Whether you need some name inspiration for your new furry friend or want to enjoy some nostalgic trivia, here’s a list of some famous dog names from A to Z. Astro Astro, a Great Dane, was the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/famous-dog-names/
| September 12, 2016
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
36 Husky Dog Names for Your New Best Friend
With their fluffy coats and striking eyes, Siberian Huskies are always recognizable. Such an iconic dog needs an iconic name. Below are some names that would be perfect for a Husky. Let's start with some names inspired by Alaska, the state where Huskies have been running sleds since the early 1900s: Snowy - If you want something obvious […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/36-husky-dog-names-for-your-new-best-friend/
| June 12, 2017
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2019
Wondering how popular your pooch really is? Now you can find out. The most popular dog breeds of 2019 were released on May 1, 2020 (also National Purebred Dog Day) based on 2019 AKC registration statistics. It may come as no surprise that the Labrador Retriever takes the top spot for the 29th year in a row, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/2020-popular-breeds-2019/
| May 1, 2020
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Sports & Events
Which Breeds Will Be at AKC Meet the Breeds?
Hoping to meet a specific dog breed (or cat breed), or do you just want to meet all 150+ breeds? Find your favorites on our list of breeds so you won't miss a single wag, whisker, or woof! They'll all be there to meet you at the January 25-26, 2020 AKC Meet the Breeds event. […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/full-breed-list/
| November 4, 2019
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
The Best Dog Movies On Disney Plus
Disney Plus (stylized as Disney+) is finally here and it is overwhelmingly full of content. There are so many shows and movies to choose from that it seems almost impossible to choose what to watch. First, Disney is known for its wholesome content, both animated and live-action, which often involves animals. Where do you go […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/the-best-dog-movies-on-disney-plus/
| November 28, 2019
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Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Do You Look Like Your Dog? Humans & Dogs Celebrate National Look Alike Day
Do you think you look like your dog? It might not just be you — in fact, a study by Sadahiko Nakajima, a psychologist at Kwansei Gakuin University in Japan, found that people were surprisingly accurate when matching pictures of dogs with their owners. And they could do it based on facial features alone. In honor of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/look-like-dog-human-canines-celebrate-national-look-alike-day/
| April 29, 2020
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
7 Fun Things to Do With Your Dog in Chicago
Chicago is a pooch-friendly place, with no shortage of activities that dogs and humans can enjoy together. Here are seven fun things to do with your furry friend in the Windy City. 1. Go To The Park Photo: Matt Stratton/Flickr Chicago has tons of parks where you can walk your dog on a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-fun-things-to-do-with-your-dog-in-chicago/
| April 20, 2016
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Bringing Home Puppy: How to Crate Train Your New Furry Friend
Congratulations on your new puppy! Once your bundle of joy is home, it’s a good idea to begin crate training. Your puppy’s crate will essentially become its bedroom – a place to go rest when he needs to get away – as well as keep him safe when you’re not home. Crate training takes time […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/bringing-home-puppy-how-to-crate-train-your-new-furry-friend/
| December 17, 2013
Expert Advice: News
Journalist Says She Gives Up Puppies When They’re Not Cute Anymore
A writer for the Daily Mail has caught the attention of dog lovers around the world after confessing in an article that she has given up four dogs in four years.Shona Sibary’s article, published last Friday, describes the writer giving away her Husky-mix, Juno, as her daughter sobbed. She admits, “Over the past four years I […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/journalist-says-she-gives-up-puppies-when-theyre-not-cute-anymore/
| July 21, 2014
Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Come When Called
Your dog has spotted a squirrel and is running after it in the direction of the road as a truck is barreling toward him. You yell, “Come!” as loudly as you can. What happens? Does your dog pivot and run back to you, avoiding a potentially life-ending injury? Or, does he make the ultimate mistake […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-dog-to-come-when-called/
| August 22, 2016