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Expert Advice: Events
Why You Need to See Obedience and Rally at the AKC National Championship
Obedience People and dogs have been companions and work partners for centuries. This requires teamwork, as well as the dog's ability and willingness to respond to directions and behave accordingly. Of course, the same could be said for the modern day; we all want our dogs to behave well in public places, in the presence […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/need-see-obedience-rally-akc-national-championship/
| November 30, 2017
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Expert Advice: Events
Why You Need to Meet the Breeds® at the AKC National Championship
There's a special event at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Fla. where the only competition may be for which dog breed you fall in love with first. AKC Meet the Breeds® gives dog lovers, adults and children, alike, a unique chance to meet and play with dogs of more than […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/why-meet-the-breeds-at-akc-national-champ/
| November 15, 2017
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Expert Advice: Quizzes
Quiz: Are These Household Items Safe for Dogs?
In partnership with realtor.com If there's one thing all dog owners know, it's that dogs have the uncanny ability to get into anything. They'll chew the curtains, surf on the counter‚Äîyou name it. Therefore, we all have to be vigilant about dog-proofing our homes. How well do you know which items should be locked away? […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/quiz-are-these-household-items-safe-for-dogs/
| October 3, 2017
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Don’t Forget to Decorate Your Kennel for the Holidays!
Beautiful decorations are everywhere this time of the year, and your kennel shouldn't miss out on a chance to look festive. The dogs may not be concerned about how things look, but they'll certainly pick up on the holiday spirit that cheerful decorations generate in their humans! Whippet breeder Gail Boyd owns Town & Country […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/decorate-your-kennel-for-the-holidays/
| December 5, 2017
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Expert Advice: Events
How to Watch the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin
There are so many reasons why you need to be at the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin. In addition to being able to meet more than 180 of the AKC-recognized breeds, there will be absolutely thrilling displays of dogs' natural athleticism in the form of agility and dock diving; proof of advanced […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/watch-2017-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| January 29, 2018
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Expert Advice: Feature
For Rio and Her Owner, It’s All About Teamwork and GoldenSoul Family
Mom, Elizabeth Hoettels, and her best girl, Rio, are inseparable after work and on weekends. Photo courtesy Sweet Ventures by Nichole DuPont. Picture this for a moment. You're a military critical-care nurse, with a surgical team stationed in East Africa for several months, away from family, friends, and everything familiar. But the wonderful world of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/rio-and-owner-teamwork-goldensoul-family/
| December 14, 2017
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Expert Advice: Events
12 Incredible Booths from AKC Meet the Breeds
An event such as the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin offers an amazing opportunity to meet the many breeds competing in the ring. This year, the AKC Meet the Breeds individual booths represented more than 100 breeds. Like every breed, and, in fact, every dog, every booth is truly unique. Each breed club […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/incredible-booths-akc-meet-the-breeds/
| December 20, 2017
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Expert Advice: Studies
The Top 10 Dog Names of 2017
Every year, Rover.com releases its list of top dog names, and the results are in for 2017! One of the most interesting things about the annual list of the 10 most popular dog names is that it rarely changes much. It's a classic group of names that dog owners gravitate to year after year. However, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/top-10-dog-names-of-2017/
| December 21, 2017
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Allan Unleashed: Paying It Forward in the New Year
For most active breeders-exhibitors, it's hard to find enough hours in the day. Between juggling work, family, and the many responsibilities associated with raising show dogs, downtime is a luxury. The Christmas/Hanukkah/New Year's break thankfully allows us to pause and reflect on the year that has passed, and where we want to set our sights […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/allan-unleashed-paying-forward-new-year/
| January 2, 2017
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New Website FAQ For Dog Breeders
Below are some frequently asked questions about finding information on the new AKC.org website. If you have a moment, we encourage you to read the step-by-step instructions or watch the video to familiarize yourself with the structure of the new site to help you during future visits. Select your device: Desktop Instructions Mobile Instructions Full Video Webinar […]
https://www.akc.org/new-website-help-guide/new-website-faq-dog-breeders/
| January 12, 2018