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Expert Advice: Grooming
Why Do Wet Dogs Smell So Bad?
We’ve all had this experience—a summer day, a drive to the lake, and a refreshing dip in the clear cool water. Then there’s the agonizing drive home, as you try to keep your eyes on the road, even as you're about to pass out from the smell of wet dog. Ever wonder what the recipe […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/wet-dogs-smell-bad/
| May 20, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Dog Skin Cancer: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment
The word "cancer" instills fear into the heart of every dog owner, but not all growths are cancerous. The most common growth found on dogs are lipomas, which are fat cells. Also commonly found on dogs are sebaceous cysts, which can become cancerous. If your veterinarian has diagnosed your dog with skin cancer, or if […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-skin-cancer-types/
| May 20, 2021
Press Releases
2021 National Owner-Handled Series & National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes Judging Panels Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panels for the 2021 National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2021-national-owner-handled-series-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes-judging-panels-now-available/
| May 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Ring a Bell to Go Outside
Teaching your dog to ring a bell to go outside is a great trick and very helpful for house-training. Here's how to do it from our dog training experts.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-dog-ring-bell-go-outside/
| May 13, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
How Long Are Dogs Pregnant?
Puppies are exciting. If you are new to breeding, or you are eagerly awaiting the birth of a reserved puppy from a breeder’s litter, the wait can seem eternal. Luckily for us (and for the dog), the gestation period in dogs is much shorter than the gestation period in humans. But exactly how long does […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/how-long-are-dogs-pregnant/
| May 3, 2021
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
15 Unique Jobs for Working Dogs
There are many unique jobs for dogs to do, ranging from ancient traditions to modern tasks. Learn about unusual ways dogs have helped people in the past and still help others today.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/working-dogs-jobs-for-dogs/
| May 3, 2021
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
30 Fun and Fascinating Dog Facts
Here at the AKC, we never get tired of learning more about dogs, whether it's a new study on canine behavior, a statistic from our database, or even just cool facts about a dog's impressive physical and mental abilities. You may know some of these already, and others may be more of a "wait, really?" […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-facts/
| April 19, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Raising Newborn Puppies
Once the anticipation and waiting are over, and your pregnant dog has successfully delivered her new litter of puppies into the world, it is time to roll up your sleeves and dig into the business of caring for your newborn puppies. This care starts even before the puppies are born, but the moment they are, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/raising-newborn-puppies/
| April 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Puppy Socialization Starts with the Breeder: Early Neurological Stimulation
Socializing puppies has traditionally been considered the responsibility of the new owner. We instruct them to take the puppy to classes and make sure they are exposed to a variety of people and situations. But more research shows that encouraging a stable temperament can start even before puppies are born. Breeders can do a lot […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-puppy-socialization-early-neurological-stimulation/
| April 13, 2021
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Why Do Dogs Bite? Understanding the Reasons Why Dogs React
No one likes to think their dog could be capable of biting. One of the most common questions most of us get when someone wants to greet our dog is, "Does your dog bite?" If your dog enjoys meeting people you probably tell them that no, your dog doesn't bite. But the reality is that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-do-dogs-bite/
| April 1, 2021