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Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Bulldog Puppy Power
Bulldogs. The wrinkly, adorable breed has been gaining popularity over the past few years, reaching fourth place in our most popular dog breeds in 2014. This intelligent, dignified dog is known for it’s gentle nature and unflappable demeanor. Originally bred in England for bullbaiting, the breed faced extinction when that cruel sport was outlawed in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/bulldog-puppy-power/
| October 8, 2015
Canine Partners
This Puppy Play Session Will Bring A Smile
Rémi (light puppy) and his brother Wongwong (dark puppy) reunited for the second time after leaving their litter. The Labrador-Husky mix puppies are having fun with typical puppy play fighting! The puppies were 4 months old when this video was taken. Mixed-breed dogs are eligible for AKC events and programs through the AKC Canine Partners program.
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/this-puppy-play-session-will-bring-a-smile/
| October 6, 2015
Canine Partners
Former Rescue Puppy Charms Many as Therapy Dog
Susan Smith of Bordentown, NJ, shares this special story of her mixed-breed, Charm, who has overcome many obstacles to earn the highest honor in AKC Rally. Today, Charm Princess Jewell Smith RAE THD CGC, is healthy, happy and also making others happy through her work as a therapy dog. Charm is a member of the […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/former-rescue-puppy-charms-many-as-therapy-dog/
| October 5, 2015
Canine Partners
Former Shelter Puppy Earns Most Advanced Obedience Title
Ginger was a shelter puppy, on the red-list alert for euthanasia, before Laurene adopted her. Ginger, now 4 years old, and Laurene love to hike, run, and train for obedience. In only three years of competing, Ginger has earned the AKC Canine Good Citizen award, AKC Rally Excellent (RE) title, and gone through the highest […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/former-shelter-puppy-earns-most-advanced-obedience-title/
| October 2, 2015
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
30 of the Best Dog and Puppy Names from Movies
We are super excited about the Dog Film Festival coming to New York City this weekend (read more about that here), so in anticipation, we compiled a list of 30 of our favorite cinematic canines to use as inspiration when naming your new puppy. (view full list of popular dog names) Balto, from Balto (Read […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/best-dog-names-movies/
| October 1, 2015
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Puppy Names That Never Go Out of Style
Having trouble deciding on what to name your new dog? Check out our list of the 150 most popular puppy names that are unique but never go out of style!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/puppy-names/
| September 8, 2015
Canine Partners
Once Scared of the World Puppy Now Confidently Competing
Callahan’s Christmas Bliss OA OAJ NF owned by Lori Callahan of Clearwater, FL Callahan’s Christmas Bliss had an early life that was anything but merry. Rescued from a Puerto Rican shelter with 278 other dogs, Bliss barely survived distemper and a bad case of mange. The spaniel-retriever mix’s first six months of life were spent […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/once-scared-of-the-world-puppy-now-confidently-competing/
| August 31, 2015
Canine Partners
Stray Puppy Found on Walk Becomes Multi-Titled Performer
One day in April of 2010, I was walking past a cemetery with my Standard Rat Terrier, Lucky, when a puppy came from behind a house across the street and began following us. Despite my efforts to shoo her off, she followed us for about three blocks. When she nearly got hit by a car, […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/stray-puppy-found-on-walk-becomes-multi-titled-performer/
| August 4, 2015
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Early Puppy Training Is an Important Foundation
Every holiday season, our family gathers for a celebration between Christmas and New Year. Several of our young grandchildren are between the ages of 5 and 8. In wintertime in Western Pennsylvania, a fire is often started in the fireplace during the late afternoon or evening hours. The young ones ask how a fire is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/early-puppy-training-foundation/
| July 31, 2015
Expert Advice: AKC Gazette
How to Find a Quality Golden Retriever Puppy
Finding a quality Golden Retriever puppy can be a daunting task. Experienced Golden owners will agree on the two most important elements in searching for a pup: a reputable breeder, and a quality pedigree. Good breeders understand the importance of pedigree. They select their breeding stock using dogs with parents, grandparents, and other ancestors who […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/gazette/find-golden-retriever-puppy/
| July 24, 2015