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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Best Dog Breeds For Hunting
Dogs and people have been living and working together for thousands of years. In fact, our canine companions were some of our earliest hunting partners. Over the years, we've developed many breeds to help us hunt, each of which has specific skills that can help us find and secure several types of game. These hardy […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/best-dog-breeds-for-hunting/
| November 12, 2019
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Expert Advice: Puppy Health
Why Do Puppies Shed Their Coats?
There is not much in this world cuter than a puppy. Besides their downy ears and ridiculous antics, part of their undeniable appeal is their soft puppy coats. Unfortunately for adoring owners, puppyhood doesn’t last forever. Loss of puppy coat is a normal part of your dog’s growth, but it can be alarming for first-time […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-puppies-shed/
| January 1, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
13 of the Most Trainable Dog Breeds
Usually, when we ask if a dog is smart, we really want to know how trainable they are. Although intelligence is a major component in a dog's ability to learn, each breed has a distinct personality, instinctive drive, and genetic heritage, which will affect trainability. For example, some breeds were developed to work cooperatively with […]
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| January 18, 2018
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Dog Breeding Pregnancy & Nutrition: Q&A With Experts
No matter how experienced you become at dog breeding and whelping litters of puppies, you may sometimes face scenarios you have not seen before. Purina Pro Plan turned to experts to answer questions related to dog breeding. Purina senior research Nutritionist Arleigh Reynolds, DVM, Ph.D., DACVN, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, and Andrea Hesser, DVM, DACT, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dog-breeding-pregnancy-nutrition-qa-with-experts/
| February 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Top 10 Breeds of the 1990s
The country’s top breed of the 1990s, the Labrador Retriever, continues in its popularity to this day. The Rottweiler, accepted by the AKC in 1931, makes its first appearance in the decade’s top ten as the number-two breed, the highest ranking of any first-timer on the list (since the Boston Terrier in the 1900s). The […]
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| February 13, 2015
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Expert Advice: News
Meet the Beagle Brigade, USDA’s Detector Dogs
Those adorable Beagles you see at major airports throughout the United States aren't there to provide cuddles or comfort. They're part of the Beagle Brigade, a team of hard-working dogs employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to sniff out plants and animals that have the potential to carry harmful diseases onto U.S. soil. Learn […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-the-beagle-brigade/
| November 25, 2019
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Expert Advice: Health
Prepare a Care Plan for Your Dogs in the COVID-19 Age
During this age of COVID-19, you practice social distancing and abide by stay at home regulations. But even with all safety measures, you should be prepared if the worst happens and you become ill or hospitalized. Create a plan and designate caretakers so your dogs are supported if your family and you are unable to do so. Being […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/prepare-care-plan-dogs-covid-19-age/
| April 27, 2020
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Expert Advice: Studies
How Lost Dogs Find Their Way Home
Every dog lover has heard a variation of the miraculous lost dog story. The pup who slipped her leash and beat her owners home. The dog who ran all the way home across town from the sitter's place. The rascal who disappeared into thin air, then showed up two weeks later with a stench, an […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-lost-dogs-find-their-way-home/
| October 13, 2020
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
How K9 Sport Sack Can Help You Adventure With Your Dog – Big or Small
Paid Advertisement Hiking, backpacking, bicycling, shopping at the local farmers market, dining outside, and even commuting to your office. Wouldn’t you love to take your dog with you wherever dogs are allowed to go? Now it’s possible to do exactly that with the help of K9 Sport Sack carriers, no matter the size of […]
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| March 4, 2021
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
How to Stand-Up Paddle Board With Your Dog
Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) is a popular summer activity that you can actually do with your dog. It combines surfing and paddling into a full-body workout. With some patience and the right equipment, you can teach your dog to ride on the board while you push merrily along. Here's what you need to know before […]
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| June 2, 2022