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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Berger Picard “Beegee” Wins Best in Show at 2020 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals
The top ten owner-handled dogs (plus ties) in each breed from the 2020 qualifying period were invited to compete in the AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals. The 611 competitors entered represented 196 different breeds/varieties. Best in Show honors went to GCH CH Eclipse Hive Talkin', a Berger Picard known affectionately as “Beegee” owned and handled […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/berger-picard-beegee-nohs-best-in-show/
| December 13, 2020
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Expert Advice: Events
2020 AKC National Championship Group Winners
The 2020 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Dec. 12 and 13 hosted 3,680 dogs who all competed for the coveted title of Best in Show. The competition began with each dog competing for best in their breed. Best in Group Best of Breed winners then advanced to compete in the group competitions. Each […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2020-akc-national-championship-group-winners/
| December 15, 2020
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Pamela, David, & Maggie Peat of Pramada Kennels
Talk about a three-peat – just make sure you spell it with a capital “P.” A winning family trio for more than four decades, David and Pamela Peat of Scottsdale, Arizona, along with their daughter Maggie first made a name for themselves in the sport with Longhair Dachshunds. Their Pramada kennel has produced more than […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-peats-pramada-kennels/
| July 16, 2020
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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Training Your Dog to Be a Therapy Dog
Training Your Dog to Be a Therapy Dog The AKC GoodDog! Helpline receives frequent inquiries about how to train dogs for therapy work. GDH Trainer Christie Canfield conducts therapy visits with her dog and also teaches therapy dog classes. She tells us the “who, what, when and how” of making a therapy dog. Because of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/training-dog-therapy/
| October 5, 2015
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Keep Your Puppy Active and Out of Trouble With Stimulation and Exercise
In the search for something to do, a bored dog can become a destructive dog, digging up your garden or chewing on the furniture for example. This is especially true of puppies because they are curious, eager to learn about the world around them, and full of energy. Plus, they may not yet understand the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/keep-your-puppy-active-and-out-of-trouble-with-stimulation-and-exercise/
| May 7, 2019
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
He’s Long, He’s Low, He’s Lovable: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The owners of certain AKC breeds have come to accept that, sooner or later, they’re going to be asked some version of, “what’s the difference between the [their dog] and the [similar breed]?” It happens to owners of Norfolk and Norwich terriers; Bernese Mountain and Greater Swiss Mountain dogs; Cocker Spaniels and their British counterpart, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/long-low-lovable-pembroke-welsh-corgi/
| October 29, 2015
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Earthdogs: Terriers & Dachshunds are Underground Hunters
Among the marvels of human ingenuity is the way various breeds of dog were developed, mentally and physically, to tackle specific jobs. Consider the farmer’s eternal war against rodents and other burrowing mammals that devastate grain stores, raid henhouses, tear up fields, dig away riverbanks, and carry disease. As their number-one weapon in subterranean warfare, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/intro-earthdog-terriers-dachshunds-fearless-leaders-underground-movement/
| February 25, 2019
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Expert Advice: News
By the Skin of Tilapia: Fish Skin Bandages Help Heal Canine Burn Victims
Historically in veterinary medicine, dogs burned by wildfires have had few treatment options. But after a fast-moving fire incinerated a California town, canine burn treatment took an about-turn. Today, thanks to tilapia and a forward-thinking veterinarian with an unconventional idea, critically injured pets and wildlife can now look forward to a pain-free life. So, how […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/fish-skin-bandages-heal-canine-burn-victims/
| February 28, 2020
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Expert Advice: Conformation
Practicing Your “Ta-Da”: Tips from a Young Dog Show Exhibitor
By Karissa Groves, age 14 Hi! I’m Karissa Groves, and I love dogs, all sorts of dogs—but I really love Bloodhounds! About four years ago, I went to a dog show with my grandma. When I saw kids there showing dogs, I asked her if I could start showing too. [gallery columns="2" size="medium" link="none" ids="28350,28351"] […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/practicing-your-ta-da-tips-from-a-young-dog-show-exhibitor/
| March 7, 2011
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Breed Spotlight: The Charming Dandie Dinmont Terrier
AKC Gazette breed column: Survival of this rare terrier breed depends on getting the word out to potential owners about the Dandie's charm and personality. Everyone smiles when they see a Dandie Dinmont Terrier. They can’t help it. Whether on show grounds, sidewalks, or parks, the smiles are always there. The general public will ask, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/breed-spotlight-the-dandie-dinmont-terrier/
| December 18, 2014