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Expert Advice: Events
How Do Dogs Run AKC Fast CAT?
At top speed a Pembroke Welsh Corgi can run 25 MPH. That's faster than Usain Bolt's 100 meter record of 9.58 seconds, which equates to 23.35 MPH. So yes, those little legs can fly. Across the county, dogs are challenging to see how fast they can sprint in AKC Fast Coursing Ability Tests (Fast CAT) […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-does-fast-cat-work-watching-akc-fastest-dog-usa/
| September 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
How to Make Your Balcony Safe and Dog-Friendly
Balconies can provide dogs with exciting sights and smells, but they can be dangerous too. Here are some tips for making a balcony a safe doggy haven.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/making-your-balcony-fun-and-dog-friendly/
| September 19, 2022
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Expert Advice: Training
What is Trigger Stacking? How to Handle an Overly Stressed Dog
Similar to people, sensitive, anxious, or reactive dogs can have periods when everything seems to go wrong. Trigger stacking refers to a phenomenon in which a dog experiences multiple stressful or scary situations within a short timespan. As a result, a pup may feel overwhelmed and exhibit a large reaction to an otherwise minor stressor. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-avoid-trigger-stacking-in-dogs/
| September 8, 2022
Sports & Events
Earthdog: History
The roots of the Earthdog program go back to the beginnings of small game hunting. Farmers and hunters used the small terriers and Dachshunds to pursue vermin to its lair and then to follow the game into to the ground. These dogs had to possess not only the physical attributes that would allow them to […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/earthdog/history/
| October 26, 2017
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COVID-19 Coronavirus: Updates from the American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club Updates on COVID-19 Pandemic Please see the following message from the AKC Board of Directors and AKC Staff: Covid-19: Participating in Dog Sports The American Kennel Club continues to encourage each of its 5,000 clubs to adhere to federal, state and local restrictions pertaining to minimizing the spread of COVID-19. As states […]
https://www.akc.org/press-center/covid-19-updates-from-the-american-kennel-club/
| March 26, 2020
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Peanuts?
Everyone knows that dogs love peanut butter. Since peanut butter is made from peanuts, most of us assume that peanuts are safe for dogs, too. The answer is not quite that simple, however. When it comes to your dog's health, not all peanuts and peanut butters are created equal. Peanuts are loaded with protein, vitamin […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-peanuts/
| August 16, 2022
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Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Is Your Dog a Champion Earthdog?
Historically, small terriers and Dachshunds were used to find and drive away predators that destroyed livestock and compromised the food sources of early farmers. To do their job, these original earthdogs would chase quarry into their underground tunnels – a daunting mission that required persistence, bravery, intelligence, and independence. Today, small terriers and Dachshunds can […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/is-your-dog-a-champion-earthdog/
| April 24, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Earthdog 101 – Tap Into Your Small Terrier’s or Dachshund’s Instincts
Does your terrier or Dachshund love to dig in the dirt? Maybe he squirms his way into animal tunnels and comes out with a surprise in his mouth. What is he thinking? Well, there's a reason Dachshunds and small terriers are classified as earthdogs. Rather than trying to stop this “bad” behavior, channel the go-to-ground […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/earthdog-101-tap-into-your-small-terriers-or-dachshunds-heritage/
| April 9, 2019
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Expert Advice: Names
Best Food Names for Dogs That Are Hilariously Delicious
We take name inspiration from all of our favorite things in life. Our favorite places, flowers, family members, movies—so when it comes to naming a new puppy, why not take a cue from some of our most-loved foods too? Whether you prefer sweet, salty, or savory, we have all kinds of food names for dogs. As […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/best-food-names-for-dogs/
| May 19, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
German Pinscher History: A Breed Saved From Extinction
In the 1700s, an ancient German breed, the Pinscher, contributed its genes to a new breed of small pinscher, which evolved into today’s Miniature Pinscher. Two centuries later, the Min Pin returned the favor and, with the assistance of a single brave and dedicated breeder named Werner Jung, saved the German Pinscher from extinction. The […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/german-pinscher-history/
| July 29, 2022