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Expert Advice: Health
Types of Cysts on Dogs: What You Need to Know
Have you found a little lump on your dog while cuddling with them on the couch? The first thing is, don't panic. It's not unusual for masses to develop on a dog's body throughout their lifetime; more often than not, they aren't malignant. However, that doesn't mean it's something to ignore. Having your veterinarian evaluate […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/types-of-cysts-on-dogs/
| November 2, 2022
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Meet the Breeder: Breeder of Merit Chris Flessner
Even if you don’t know Chris Flessner and her husband Bryan, chances are you’ve admired their handiwork: Their homebred “Trumpet” (GChB Flessner’s Toot My Own Horn) was the Westminster Kennel Club’s 2022 Best in Show winner, shown by professional handler Heather Buehner, who is also his co-breeder and co-owner. While this year marked the vaunted […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/inner-circle-newsletter/breeder-of-merit-chris-flessner/
| October 28, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Allan Unleashed: The Value of Joining a Regional Breed Club
Longtime dog people will tell you one of the smartest things you can do to learn the sport from the ground up is to join your local all-breed kennel club. This continues to be great advice, even with the wealth of online information available today. An all-breed club will teach you what it takes to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/value-joining-regional-breed-club/
| October 27, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Vet?
We all want our dogs to live happy, healthy, and long lives. So, rather than only rushing your pet to the vet when they're showing obvious signs of illness or injury, it pays to be proactive about preventative care. Dogs are experts at masking pain, and timely diagnosis can save unnecessary suffering. Plus, early treatment […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-often-should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet/
| October 24, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Flyball Team Began Training in a Horse Barn, Now Competes on National Level
When the Canine Dirt Diggers formed a Flyball team in 1992, options were limited. Without a proper training facility in rural New Richmond, Wisconsin, the group wound up practicing together in a horse barn, which offered a long enough stretch to practice the relay sport, hence the team name. “A lot of times it was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/flyball-team-started-training-horse-barn-now-competes-national-stage/
| October 20, 2022
Sports & Events
AKC Trick Dog 2022 Competition Winners and Outstanding Performances
OVERALL WINNER Muriel McMullen & Maddie (Australian Terrier) Dogwarts School of Witchcraft FINALISTS Christina Jones & Chloe (All American) Back to School https://youtu.be/OAc8x8ZvOfE Tamara Shaffer & Olivia Nicole (Biewer Terrier) Rescuing the Mermaid Princess https://youtu.be/ve6xeYSyf9g 20 ADDITIONAL OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES Deana Allen & Dervish (Portuguese Water Dog) Insomnia Strikes! https://youtu.be/lylH0ieLtEQ Deana Allen […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/akc-trick-dog-2022-competition-winners/
| October 19, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Emergency C-Sections For Dogs: When to Go to the Vet
Is this a whelping emergency? Am I jumping the gun? Am I waiting too long? Are the puppies in danger? Is the dam in danger? What should I do? Does she need a C-section? There's not a breeder alive who hasn't agonized over these same questions during a whelping. But take a deep breath, calm […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/emergency-c-sections-for-dogs/
| October 18, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Junior Handler Spotlight: Kirbie Allen
There are few things more beautiful than watching a dog running in a full-out sprint without abandon. On September 16, 2022, dogs from across the United States journey to Kannapolis, North Carolina to compete in the 2022 Fastest Dogs USA. Bolting down the field with the fifth fastest time was Salt, the No. 1 ranking […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-kirbie-allen/
| October 14, 2022
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Competition/Titles Update Fall 2022
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! AGILITY Congratulations to these dogs who have earned more MACHs: MACH21 Donaldson's Daisy […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-fall-2022/
| September 30, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
6 Fun Facts About the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is full of energy, loves people, and makes a great family pet. Here are some interesting facts about this lovable breed. 1. They are native to Ireland. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is one of four terrier breeds that are native to Ireland. According to legend, when the Spanish Armada […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/soft-coated-wheaten-terrier-facts/
| September 28, 2022