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Expert Advice: Puppy Health
How to Tell Your Dog’s Age
When you bring a puppy home, you usually know their birthday and exact age. However, estimating the age of a dog rescued from a shelter can be difficult. Why does knowing your dog's age matter? "The reason it's important to estimate your dog's age is that age influences so many aspects of your dog's quality […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-tell-dog-age/
| November 17, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Low-Impact Dog Sports That Are Easy on Joints
Canine athletes come in all shapes, sizes, and levels of physical abilities. When people think of dog sports, they often think of the highest energy...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/low-impact-dog-sports/
| August 19, 2022
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Expert Advice: Tricks
Blind and Deaf Dog Defies Odds and Achieves AKC Trick Dog Title
Named after an iconic British sports car, 1½-year-old Aston exudes a wow factor of his own. The 49-pound Canine Partners mixed-breed, who is blind and deaf, recently earned a coveted American Kennel Club Novice Trick Dog title. Finding a Home Aston’s owner, Miriam Scheinblum, of Winter Park, Florida, dubs herself his “guardian and teammate.” She […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/blind-and-deaf-dog-achieves-akc-trick-dog-title-and-educates-in-the-process/
| October 20, 2022
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2022 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
The AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards were created to recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of purebred dogs on a national level. The recipients were selected by votes cast by AKC Member Clubs for nominees in each of the following categories: Conformation, Companion Events and Performance Events. The American Kennel Club […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/recipients/2022-2/
| June 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Here’s How Tracking Work Can Help Build Your Dog’s Confidence
Starting to teach tracking skills at an early age can be a great way to build a puppy’s confidence, since he or she is in charge when it comes to finding a scent. But tracking work can be beneficial for an adult dog as well. For most of his life, one of our Pyrenean Shepherds, Speed, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/build-your-dogs-confidence/
| July 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Bond With Agility Dog Helps Competitor Return to Sports
Dogs quickly make their way into our hearts as our best friends, sports partners, and, sometimes, our greatest support system. At least that’s what Jennifer Lee found in Little Boo. Boo is 5.5-year-old, 12-pound Norwich Terrier who spends just as much time at home on an Agility course as he is on the living-room sofa. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/norwich-terrier-boo-agility/
| July 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder of Merit: Recognizing Breeder Success with Multiple Levels
The AKC Breeder of Merit program was introduced in October 2010. Since that time, almost 16,000 breeders have been enrolled. The program was developed to recognize those breeders who are the foundation of our sport through their participation in various AKC events and dedication to selective breeding of healthy purpose-bred purebred dogs. The basic requirements are Minimum […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-merit-recognizing-breeder-success-multiple-levels/
| September 19, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Maintaining Dog Joint Health in Winter
Being a savvy pet owner, you spent your dog’s entire life so far trying to be the best. Right from the start, you've worked with your veterinarian to ensure your puppy’s diet was appropriate, vaccines were up-to-date, your dog was parasite-free, and more. Many owners have even offered nutritional supplements for maximum health, such as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/winter-joint-health-dogs/
| February 8, 2023
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
How Many Treats Can Your Dog Really Have?
As a dog owner, I frequently come across the 10-percent rule. It sounds simple. "Treats should not make up more than 10 percent of your dog's diet," say veterinarians everywhere. I've quoted this so many times I've lost count, but then, as I was in the middle of a training session with my dog, treat […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/how-many-treats-can-dog-have/
| February 7, 2023
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
9 Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special for Your Dog
On Valentine’s Day, humans give chocolate, teddy bears, and roses to our loved ones to show appreciation and affection. But what about our favorite canine companions? Here are some tips on how you can show your four-legged Valentine some love. Take a Long Walk What better way to spend Valentine’s Day with your dog than […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/doggie-valentines-day/
| January 27, 2023