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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Crisis Response Canines Bring Comfort to El Paso & Dayton
On August 3 and 4, America fell victim to two unspeakable mass shootings: One in a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, which claimed 22 lives, and a second on a lively street in Dayton, Ohio, which took nine lives. When news of the tragedies hit, John Hunt and his young Rottweiler Gunther got on a plane […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/crisis-response-dogs-bring-comfort-el-paso-dayton/
| August 12, 2019
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Describing Dogs Lesson Plan
Learning Objectives Students will use target vocabulary to describe pictures of purebred dogs and dog accessories. ELL Level Emerging and Developing Focus Listening, Speaking Vocabulary white, black, brown, yellow, big, small, medium Materials Needed Flashcards for colors, dogs, size words Lesson Introduction • Review students’ prior knowledge of color words by showing color flashcards and […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/describing-dogs-lesson-plan/
| August 8, 2019
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Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Swim in Chlorine Pools?
If you own a dog, chances are you've enjoyed watching your furry companion launch themself into a pool in summer. While this is pleasing to watch for many humans, it does raise a question — is chlorine safe for dogs? When humans swim in a pool, most chlorine levels are safe, even if you happen […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-swim-in-chlorine-pools/
| June 20, 2019
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Expert Advice: General Health
How to Keep Your Dog Healthy
It's important to know how to keep your dog healthy. Here are some of the key ways to maintain your dog's health, inside and out.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-keep-your-dog-healthy/
| June 16, 2019
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Expert Advice: Safety
Tips For Keeping Your Dog Safe This Summer
Summer is the time to have outdoor fun with our dogs. Longer walks in the park, ambitious hikes, beach days, or family travel—the sun is shining, and the outdoors is calling. But hot weather can also make us uncomfortable, and it poses special risks for dogs. From increased exposure to ticks and other insects to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/summer-safety-tips-for-dogs/
| May 20, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Dog Products to Celebrate the Top Ten Breeds of 2018
The AKC independently selected each product featured in this article. If you purchase a product through this article, we may receive a portion of the sale. While we do our best to update links often, please note that prices and deals are subject to change. At the American Kennel Club, we celebrate our dogs every […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-products-most-popular-breeds/
| April 22, 2019
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Drawing a Dog Face with Geometric Shapes and Lines
Learning Objectives Students will draw a dog face using various geometric shapes and lines as a learning tool. Students will differentiate different lines, and measure and classify various shapes during drawing. Students will research different dog breeds to find which it most closely relates to as well as compare the drawing of the dog to […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/grades-6-8-lesson-plans/6-8-math/drawing-dog-face-geometric-shapes-lines/
| April 2, 2019
Expert Advice: News
Most Popular Dog Breeds – Full Ranking List
Breed 2018 Rank 2017 Rank 2016 Rank 2015 Rank 2014 Rank Labrador Retrievers 1 1 1 1 1 German Shepherd Dogs 2 2 2 2 2 Golden Retrievers 3 3 3 3 3 French Bulldogs 4 4 6 6 9 Bulldogs 5 5 4 4 4 Beagles 6 6 5 5 5 Poodles 7 7 […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-full-ranking-list/
| March 28, 2019
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2018 Most Popular Dog Breeds
Breed Rank Retrievers (Labrador) 1 German Shepherd Dogs 2 Retrievers (Golden) 3 French Bulldogs 4 Bulldogs 5 Beagles 6 Poodles 7 Rottweilers 8 Pointers (German Shorthaired) 9 Yorkshire Terriers 10 Boxers 11 Dachshunds 12 Pembroke Welsh Corgis 13 Siberian Huskies 14 Australian Shepherds 15 Great Danes 16 Doberman Pinschers 17 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels […]
https://www.akc.org/most-popular-breeds/2018-full-list/
| March 26, 2019
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Expert Advice: News
Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2018 (2019)
AKC registration continues to expand for the sixth year in a row. The most popular dog breeds of 2018 were released on March 20, 2019, according to AKC registration statistics. Registration is not only beneficial for your dog, but for dogs everywhere. The American Kennel Club and its affiliates have donated over $38 million to canine […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-of-2018/
| March 20, 2019