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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Pancreatitis in Dogs – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Pancreatitis in dogs is one of those conditions that owners must be informed about before it strikes because the warning signs may not always be obvious at first, the symptoms might be mistaken for something less serious, and yet it’s potentially life-threatening. The medical definition of pancreatitis is simple: “inflammation of the pancreas.” But like […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/pancreatitis-in-dogs/
| February 22, 2021
Clubs & Delegates
Whats New in GR February 2021
What’s New from AKC Government Relations The AKC Government Relations team is off to a busy start for 2021. Currently, 47 state legislatures are in session and many dog-related bills have already been introduced. Congress has been busy with organizing with new leadership, the impeachment, COVID and budgetary issues. So far this year, AKC GR […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/whats-new-gr-february-2021/
| February 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Akita History: Hachikō & the Revival of the Devoted Japanese Breed
Akita history tells the story of an ancient breed's devotion: and breeders' commitment to restoring it to glory.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/akita-history-hachiko-japanese-breed/
| February 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Wait at Doorways
Rather than struggling at doorways, teach your dog to wait for permission to pass through. Here's how to teach your dog to wait at doorways.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-dog-to-wait-at-doorways/
| February 17, 2021
Press Releases
2021 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2021 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19, 2021. The 2021 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2021-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 11, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
American Staffordshire Terrier History: How the AmStaff Separated From the “Pit Bull”
Sometimes, in the name of ideology, families get torn asunder. During the Civil War, brothers faced each other across Union and Confederate lines. After World War II, the Berlin Wall separated families, and fates. And in dogs more than a century ago, we had a similar philosophical divide between the fighting dog known as the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/american-staffordshire-terrier-history-amstaff/
| February 4, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Old English Sheepdog Facts You May Not Know
The shaggy Old English Sheepdog is a lovable pet, but they're also a hard worker and smart companion. Here are some facts you may not know about the breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/fun-facts-old-english-sheepdog/
| February 4, 2021
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Expert Advice: News
Survey Suggests Many “Pandemic Puppy” Owners Consider Rehoming, But We Can Help
When the going gets tough, the tough get dogs. That was the lesson of 2020, when global lockdowns saw dog breeders' waitlists multiply and rescues empty as everyone rushed out for a furry companion. But new findings reveal a stunning 73 percent of people who became first-time dog owners during the COVID-19 crisis have considered […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/survey-reveals-first-time-dog-owners-need-support/
| February 2, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Boston Terrier History: The Birthplace of the “Roundhead”
Architecture isn’t just about bricks and mortar. In the angle of a gambrel, or the carving over a doorway, we can sometimes glimpse the spirit of an age. But buildings are static things, their importance often eroded over the decades until a preservationist steps up to remind us of their historical significance. In this respect, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/boston-terrier-history-birthplace-roundhead/
| January 28, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Dog Pregnancy: Signs, Care, and Preparing for Puppies
Welcoming a new litter of puppies into the world is very rewarding, but dog pregnancies can be confusing and stressful, as well as time-consuming and costly. If you are considering breeding your dog, there is so much information that you need to know. You should be familiar with your breed's standard and individual breed health test […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dog-pregnancy-care-prep/
| January 27, 2021