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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
‘Leila’ the Pekingese’s Limited Vision Doesn’t Hold Her Back from Dog Sports
Leila the Pekingese may not be the most speedy dog competing in 2024 AKC Fastest Dogs USA, but she's defying the odds racing with her limited vision.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/fastest-dogs-usa-leila/
| February 21, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
‘Sounders’ the Whippet is a Top Diving Dogs Competitor
When you think "water dog," you may not think "Whippet." But Sounders is here to show you that anyone can be a diving dog, and he's good at it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/diving-dogs-challenge-2024-sounders/
| February 21, 2024
Press Releases
2024 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGING PANEL NOW AVAILABLE
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2024 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 2024. The 2024 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2024-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 21, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
From Sick to Speedy: Beagle ‘Toast’ Competes in AKC Fastest Dogs USA
Toast, the two-year-old Beagle, beat the odds when he got parvovirus as a puppy. Now, he's one of the highest-ranking Fast CAT Beagles.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-fastest-dogs-usa-toast/
| February 20, 2024
![Toy Group Fourth, BBE Toy Group First, Best of Breed, and Best Bred By in Breed/Variety: GCHB CH Pequest Pickwick, Pekingese; Toy Group judging at the 2016 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, FL.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ANC2016-Conformation-Toy-Group-David-0E9A5553-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Conformation
Conformation 101: What is a Conformation Dog Show?
You may have seen dog shows on TV, but what exactly happens at a Conformation event? How are dogs judged, and how do they win?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/conformation-101/
| February 7, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
Cancer in Dogs: What to Know
Over their lifetime, cancer affects one in three dogs. Understand this high risk and life threatening disease so you know the signs and treatments.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cancer-in-dogs/
| January 30, 2024
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
What Type of Dog Fence Should I Have?
In the words of Robert Frost, "Good fences make good neighbors." But when it comes to dogs, fences make safe outdoor spaces to run, play, sniff, and...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/types-dog-fences/
| January 26, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
Cherry Eye in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
It's easy to panic when you see something on your dog's eye, especially if it's a large pink or reddish bump, which could be cherry eye in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cherry-eye-in-dogs/
| January 26, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
Nasal Tumors in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Nasal tumors in dogs aren't common, but they are serious. Learn to recognize the signs so your dog can get life-extending treatment as soon as possible.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/nasal-tumors-in-dogs/
| January 24, 2024
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Expert Advice: Tricks
How Dog Trick Training Can Improve Vet Visits
Ever wish your dog could just do what the vet wants without touching them? Teaching your dog tricks might be way to do just that.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-trick-training-vet-visits/
| January 24, 2024