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Expert Advice: Feature
Comfort Queen: French Bulldog Therapy Dog Brings Hope to Uvalde
It was just a little town in south Texas until May 24, when 19 children and two teachers lost their lives in a horrifying act of gun violence. Then, everyone was talking about the nightmare in Uvalde. Within a day, Therapy Animals of San Antonio’s CARE (Crisis Animal Response) teams were speeding to the site, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/comfort-queen-french-bulldog-therapy-dog-brings-hope-to-uvalde/
| November 14, 2022
Legislative Alerts
St. Landry Parish, LA: Overreaching Animal Ordinance Could be Voted on Next Week, 11/16/22
A problematic and overreaching proposed animal ordinance could be voted on by the St. Landry Parish Council at its next meeting on November 16, 2022. The proposal includes vague definitions, dangerous dog provisions that are contrary to state law, overreaching and incentivized confiscation provisions, permit requirements for any person who sells or transfers a cat […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/st-landry-parish-la-overreaching-animal-ordinance-voted-next-week-11-16-22/
| November 11, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Havanese History: Bouncing Back from Exile
If you are unfamiliar with the spunky, sturdy breed known as the Havanese, you might make the mistake of thinking it is some sort of Poodle. Or, you might think it is related to the Bichon Frise. If you guessed any of these well-known breeds, you’d be on the right track, because all of them […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/havanese-history-bouncing-back-from-exile/
| November 10, 2022
Press Releases
THE AKC’S FAMILY DOG MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES 44th ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST
Calling all photographers! Think your dog has that star quality? The AKC’s Family Dog Magazine invites people to participate in the 44th Annual AKC Publications Photo Contest. The contest is open now through February 8th, 2023. Family Dog Magazine asks participants to enter and follow this year’s theme, “Dogs in Action”. Entries are judged based […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akcs-family-dog-magazine-announces-44th-annual-photo-contest/
| November 9, 2022
![Best of Breed: GCH CH Coventry A Million Reasons, Pembroke Welsh Corgi; Herding Group judging at the 2020 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/22145456/WKCHR-2020-02-10-22.52.07-DSC09266-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
That Dog on TV Might Not Be Right for Your Family
When a celebrity dog or trending dog breed begins to get a lot of attention, it isn't always a good thing. Too often, people might like the look of a dog and decide they want to add one to their family without researching what that breed is like to live with. As a result, they […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/that-dog-on-tv-might-not-be-right-for-your-family/
| November 9, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
How Often Should My Dog Be Pooping?
If you're a dog owner, you probably spend a lot of time dealing with dog poop. Not only do you need to pick up after your dog on your walks, but chances are you also spend time thinking about how consistent and regular your dog's poop is. But how often should dogs do their business? […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-often-should-my-dog-be-pooping/
| November 8, 2022
![Dachshund puppies playing together in the grass.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/26124402/Dachshund-puppies-playing-together-in-the-grass-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Puppy Information
What Dog Is Right For Me? How to Choose the Perfect Breed
Congratulations on making the exciting decision to bring a puppy or dog into your home. Whether your new addition will be your first dog or another in a long line of family pets, we're here to guide you along the process of picking the best dog for your individual personality and lifestyle. Getting a dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/what-dog-is-right-for-me/
| November 8, 2022
![Chihuahua licking its lips looking at a place of food on the kitchen table.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Chihuahua-licking-its-lips-looking-at-a-place-of-food-on-the-kitchen-table.20190811213627417-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Don’t Let Dog Begging Ruin Thanksgiving
With its fantastic food and mouthwatering aromas, Thanksgiving is one of the most delicious days of the year. As football plays on TV and family members gather around, most of us look forward to dinner as the highlight of the day. But will your begging dog detract from the occasion? Begging is a full-time job […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-begging-at-thanksgiving/
| November 8, 2022
![Pregnant Samoyed lying on its side on an exam table with a vet listening to her stomach with a stethoscope.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/07111710/Samoyed-lying-on-its-side-on-an-exam-table-with-a-vet-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Health
How to Choose an Emergency Vet for Your Dog
The time when the unexpected happens to your pet is scary, stressful, and panic-inducing. While it can be hard to stay calm in these situations, one thing you can do ahead of time is to find an after-hours emergency vet before you have an emergency. But if you need one now, here's what to do: […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-choose-an-emergency-vet-for-your-dog/
| November 7, 2022
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Expert Advice: Genetics & Strategies
What Makes Dalmatian Spots? The Science Behind the Spotted Pattern
The Dalmatian coat color pattern is the most distinctive of all AKC breeds and is found in no other breed of dog. The Dalmatian standard describes the spots, which can be black or liver but never both, as varying in size from a dime to the size of a half-dollar and are usually smaller on […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/what-makes-dalmatian-spots/
| November 4, 2022