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Expert Advice: Health
What to Do If You See a Dog in a Hot Car
You’re walking through a parking lot and you hear a dog barking frantically. A couple of rows over, a dog is pacing and pawing inside a car. It’s a hot day, and your instincts as a responsible dog owner kick in. You rush over while searching for something to break a window. Before you pick […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/what-to-do-dog-in-hot-car/
| July 20, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Does a Completely Hypoallergenic Dog Exist?
Do you or a member of your family suffer from allergies when around dogs? Perhaps you sneeze, get itchy or watery eyes, hives on your skin, or even more serious respiratory issues. If you are a dog lover, you may have avoided owning one because of this problem, especially if the allergy symptoms are extreme. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/do-hypoallergenic-dog-exist/
| July 20, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Most Popular Service Dog Breeds
Every dog serves us in some way, if only to provide us with companionship and unconditional love. But service dogs are in a special category, trained specifically to help people with disabilities or life-threatening conditions. The best service dogs have traits that make them indispensable to their owners by helping them in ways that restore […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/most-popular-service-dog-breeds/
| July 15, 2021
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Expert Advice: Puppy Nutrition
What to Feed Your Puppy Based on Their Breed
While a toy puppy may increase its birth weight by a factor of 10 to 20, a giant-breed puppy may grow to be 100 times bigger than when he was born. Consider this: A newborn Chihuahua may weigh only three ounces at birth and three pounds at maturity. A newborn Great Dane, however, may weigh […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/what-to-feed-puppy-based-on-breed/
| July 13, 2021
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
10 Important Things to Teach Your Puppy
The to-do list associated with getting a new puppy may seem overwhelming. To make it more manageable, I’ve compiled the most important training items to teach your new four-legged family member. 1. Teach Them to Know and Love Their Name What’s in a name? Well, nothing if your puppy doesn’t know it. Teach your puppy […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/10-important-things-to-teach-your-puppy/
| July 13, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Bichon Frise History: Time’s Sociable Survivor
The adorable Bichon Frise is among the canine kingdom’s great survivors, relying on charm and intelligence to weather history’s ups and downs. Bichons Frises have withstood world wars, revolutions, and the fall of empires by eagerly adapting to whatever challenge fate has sent their way. Early Beginnings as a Noble Companion The informal grouping of what […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/the-bichon-frise-historys-sociable-survivor/
| June 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Are Mixed-Breed Dogs Healthier Than Purebred Dogs?
For more than 30 years, I have served as a veterinarian at one of the largest veterinary emergency hospitals in the country. Each year, our hospital treats more than 11,000 cats and dogs in our emergency room. Thousands more see our veterinary specialists. As you might guess, I’ve taken care of a lot of dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/mixed-breed-purebred-health/
| June 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: Grooming
Why It’s Worth Having Your Dog Groomed Professionally
Although many dog owners prefer to groom their dogs at home, having your dog professionally groomed can save you time and energy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-its-worth-having-your-dog-groomed-professionally/
| June 4, 2021
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
9 Things You May Not Know About Bulldogs
Can Bulldogs swim? What was their original purpose? How many presidents owned them? Here are some interesting facts you may not know about the Bulldog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/9-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-bulldog/
| May 27, 2021
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Crowns Winners of AKC Agility Premier Cup
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the winners of the AKC Agility Premier Cup. The competition was held at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida on May 15. “It was a thrill to see the Agility Premier Cup return this year and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-crowns-winners-akc-agility-premier-cup/
| May 26, 2021