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Expert Advice: News
Does Dog Breed Affect Behavior? In a Word, Yes.
A combination of breed and socialization will help determine how your dog will behave. Here's why breed matters when selecting a pet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/does-dog-breed-affect-behavior/
| May 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
What Were Hound Group Dogs Bred to Do?
32 AKC recognized breeds make up the hound group. We're taking a closer look at what each of these beauties were bred to do.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/hound-group-dogs/
| September 8, 2018
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Expert Advice: Health
Cancer in Dogs: What to Know
Over their lifetime, cancer affects one in three dogs. Understand this high risk and life threatening disease so you know the signs and treatments.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cancer-in-dogs/
| January 30, 2024
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
What Type of Dog Fence Should I Have?
In the words of Robert Frost, "Good fences make good neighbors." But when it comes to dogs, fences make safe outdoor spaces to run, play, sniff, and...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/types-dog-fences/
| January 26, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Dachshund History: The Badger Dog’s Fascinating Past
Don’t let the goofy wiener-dog costume fool you: Sandwiched between those fabric hot-dog buns is a clever hunter whose size belies its ferocity. At first glance, you can see why the Dachshund has earned the rather ignoble moniker of “wiener” or “sausage dog”: Long and low to the ground, this oddly proportioned hound might look […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dachshund-history-badger-dog-breed/
| December 3, 2020
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Expert Advice: Health
Nasal Tumors in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Nasal tumors in dogs aren't common, but they are serious. Learn to recognize the signs so your dog can get life-extending treatment as soon as possible.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/nasal-tumors-in-dogs/
| January 24, 2024
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AKC Rescue Network S Breeds
Saint Bernard Learn about Saint Bernards [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] St. Bernard Club of America Saint Bernard Rescue Group Email: saintsrgreat6@gmail.com [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Saluki Learn about Salukis [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Saluki Club of America Sara Winstead – salukis777@aol.com Saluki Tree of Life Alliance, Inc. [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Samoyed Learn about Samoyeds [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Samoyed Club […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-rescue-network/akc-rescue-network-s-breeds/
| July 13, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Father and Daughter Bond Through Conformation, Rare Breed
Kenny and Sutton Crosby are new to the dog show world, but they're doing it together. The 7-year-old and her father recently competed at the AKC National Championship.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/father-daughter-conformation-plott-hounds/
| January 10, 2024
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
What Do K-9 Police Dogs Do?
Police dogs come from generations of dog breeds specifically bred to perform the complicated tasks that police dogs are required to accomplish.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/what-do-police-dogs-do/
| September 3, 2021
Sports & Events
Titles by Sport
Titles Earned in AKC Activities, Organized by Sport and Title Progression the # symbol behind the title abbreviation indicates that title can be earned multiple times, and will carry a numeric designation [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Agility Titles"] Class Abbrev. Title Name Abbrev. Title Name (Preferred Track) Prefix or Suffix ACT ACT1 Agility Course Test 1 Suffix […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/titles-and-abbreviations/titles-by-sport/
| November 13, 2017