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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Get to Know the Sighthound Breeds
Originally bred in wide open land, Sighthounds pursue prey over long distances by sight rather than scent. Relying on their keen vision and astounding...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/meet-sighthound-breeds/
| July 1, 2024
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Down and Back: Stories From the American Kennel Club Archives Dog Podcast
In our award-winning Down and Back: Stories From the American Kennel Club Archives dog podcast, now in Season Four, host Bud Boccone tells the tales of breeds, dogs, and personalities who’ve shaped America (and Americans) over generations. Using the American Kennel Club's historical records, archival material, oral histories, interviews, and more, the show brings dog […]
https://www.akc.org/about/down-and-back-akc-podcast/
| December 20, 2023
Sports & Events
RHP Facility Criteria
Kennel must be neat and clean -- free of dirt, fecal accumulation, odors and parasite infestation. Good ventilation and proper temperatures must be maintained within healthful comfortable limits for the dogs. Fencing must be sturdy and well maintained -- being of substantial strength and height to safely secure dogs. Exercise areas must provide adequate shelter […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/akc-registered-handlers/rhp-facility-criteria/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Rottweiler History: From Working Dog to Sporting, Therapy Dog
Loyal, intelligent, and courageous, Rottweilers gives off an air of nobility and self-confidence. In fact, they've attracted people for millennia.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/rottweiler-history/
| October 11, 2023
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Cesky Terrier History: From a Bohemian Hunting Dog to the Terrier Group
Frantisek Horak, the creator of the Cesky Terrier persevered through World War II and a communist revolution to create the new hunting breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/cesky-terrier-history/
| September 8, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Yorkshire Terrier History: From Working-Class to Luxury Lapdog
The Yorkshire Terrier is associated with the County of York in northern England. But the breed's roots actually go further back.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/yorkshire-terrier-history/
| March 8, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Skye Terrier History: From Rocky Scotland to British Royalty
The Skye Terrier was used as a working dog in Scotland as early as the 1600s. Learn more about this breed's surprising history.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/skye-terrier-history/
| February 7, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Which Dog Toys Are Right for Your Dog?
A dog enjoying a toy is as entertaining to us humans as it is to the dog. Perhaps that's why dog owners spend roughly $79 a year on new dog toys. With hundreds, if not thousands, of dog toys to choose from, how do you choose a toy your dog will love instead of spending […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/best-dog-toys/
| December 25, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Kerry Blue Terrier History: From Irish Farm Dog to Sophisticated Terrier
As legend has it, the roots of the Kerry Blue Terrier harken back to the Spanish Armada. Learn more about the history of the Kerry Blue Terrier.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/kerry-blue-terrier-history/
| August 9, 2021
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Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Groom a Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkies are famous for their human-like hair and show-worthy coats, and that's why learning how to groom a Yorkshire Terrier puppy is so important.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-groom-a-yorkshire-terrier/
| October 20, 2021