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Expert Advice: Nutrition
The Farmer’s Dog: Fresh, Customized Dog Food
By April 2019, Bryan Bailey was a desperate man. In September 2018, he and his wife Kira had welcomed a Siberian Husky puppy into their lives. Tikaani was beautiful—solid black with white paws—reminding Bryan of the sled dogs from his childhood in Alaska. But Tikaani was wasting away. Almost as soon as he arrived at Bryan and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/the-farmers-dog-customized-dog-food/
| June 20, 2019
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
What are the best dog breeds for your kids?
There was a time not long ago that nearly every advertisement featuring a child with a dog seemed to include a Lab or a Golden Retriever, consistently among the most popular dog breeds in America. Today, there’s a bit more variety in the breeds being photographed with children for commercial advertising. Perhaps the public perception […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/best-dog-breeds-for-kids-families/
| April 9, 2015
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Expert Advice: News
How Game of Thrones has Impacted — And Hurt — Siberian Huskies
Game of Thrones may be over, but dogs and dog lovers around the world are still feeling the show's repercussions. For eight years, more than 30 million viewers watched dire wolves protect the Stark family. For many viewers, Ghost, Summer, Nymeria and pack's intelligence, fierce loyalty, and imposing stature were more than entertaining: it inspired them […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-game-of-thrones-has-impacted-and-hurt-siberian-huskies/
| June 21, 2019
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Expert Advice: Studies
Can Dogs Tell Time? Yes and No
Does your dog seem to know exactly what time his dinner should be ready or how long it takes you to get to the door once you’ve grabbed his leash? Ours does. It almost seems as if he can tell time. Well, science now shows that some animals do, in fact, have a sense of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/can-dogs-tell-time-yes-and-no/
| May 20, 2019
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Expert Advice: Feature
From College Mascot to the Show Ring, Dubs’ Comfort Zone Has No Limits
He’s almost 1½ years old but you should see his social calendar already. And managing it resembles a command central operation. Dubs is a 75-pound Alaskan Malamute who just happens to be the University of Washington’s mascot and a conformation show dog in the Pacific Northwest. The university explains why it chose an Alaskan Malamute […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/university-of-washington-mascot-dubs/
| April 25, 2019
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Group Behavior
Learning Objectives Students will learn about the impacts of group behavior on animals, specifically dogs. Grade Levels 9-12 Next Generation Science Standards HS-LS2-8: Evaluate evidence for the role of group behavior on individual and species’ chances to survive and reproduce. Materials Needed Computer with Internet Access Microsoft Power Point AKC Article- Meet […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/grades-9-12-lesson-plans/9-12-science/group-behavior/
| April 2, 2019
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Balto the Sled Dog
Learning Objectives Students will learn about the history and specific dog breed of Balto, the famous sled dog, through group reading activities and informational text. Note: This is a multiple day lesson. Grade Levels K-2 National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies Theme 2: Time, Continuity, and Change Common Core English Language Arts […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/grades-k-2-lesson-plans/k-2-social-studies/balto-sled-dog/
| March 12, 2019
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Why Do Dogs Dig?
One of the most frustrating behaviors dog owners experience is digging. Many a garden has been sacrificed to the paws of a digging dog, and it can become a nuisance if it's not understood and managed. Understanding why dogs dig is an important tool in controlling the behavior, especially if the digging is only […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-do-dogs-dig/
| June 15, 2017
Press Releases
Bedlington Terrier “Vogue” Wins Best in Show at 2018 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals
The AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCHG CH Lamz Strike A Pose RN CAA CGC TKN, a Bedlington Terrier known affectionately as “Vogue” owned and handled by Gabrielle Gilbeau and bred by Laurie Zembrzuski & Gabrielle Gilbeau. The 2018 NOHS Finals Best in Show winner was crowned by […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/bedlington-terrier-vogue-wins-best-show-2018-akc-national-owner-handled-series-finals/
| December 15, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
Bedlington Terrier “Vogue” Wins Best in Show at 2018 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals
The top 10 owner-handled dogs from each breed came to compete at the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals on December 15. After intense competition at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canine, the Best in Show honors went to GCHG CH Lamz Strike A Pose RN CAA CGC TKN, a Bedlington Terrier known affectionately as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2018-akc-nohs-winner/
| December 16, 2018