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Expert Advice: News
2019 ACE Award Winner K-9 Summer The Labrador Retriever Helps Keep D.C. Safe
It didn't take Sergeant Micah Jones long to warm up to E-6 Marine Staff Sergeant Summer in 2014. In fact, it was love at first sight for both of these military veterans when they set eyes on each other for the first time at Dulles International Airport on a cold December night. The rapport and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/uniformed-k9-vet-lab-summer-wins-2019-ace-award/
| November 14, 2019
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Expert Advice: Names
Best German Shepherd Dog Names for Your New Puppy
German Shepherd Dogs are marked by their smarts, confidence, and unshakable bravery. While the breed is all of those powerful things, they are also graceful, gentle souls who can be a great match for the right family. Like with any pet though, it's important to fully understand a breed's specific needs and personality before bringing […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/best-german-shepherd-dog-puppy-names/
| October 12, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Polish Lowland Sheepdog History: Rebuilding the Breed After WWII
This is not just another shaggy-dog story. Also known as the Polski Owczarek Nizinny, or PON for those of us who are Slavicly-challenged, the hearty Polish Lowland Sheepdog joined the Herding Group and became AKC-recognized in 2001. On the cuteness scale alone, it was no surprise that this dog stirred up a lot of enthusiasm […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/polish-lowland-sheepdog-history-rebuilding-breed-wwii/
| October 8, 2021
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Dog Breeds
German Shepherd Dog
Generally considered dogkind’s finest all-purpose worker, the German Shepherd Dog is a large, agile, muscular dog of noble character and high intelligence. Loyal, confident, courageous, and steady, the German Shepherd is truly a dog lover’s delight.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/german-shepherd-dog/
| November 6, 2017
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Tokyo Paralympian Amy Dixon’s Guide Dog is an Athlete, Too
Think about this for a minute: You’re a blind professional athlete (Paralympian and triathlon national champion) with a spirited German Shepherd Dog guide dog that needs an outlet, too. Welcome to resourceful Amy Dixon’s whirlwind world for the past six years. Since the 77-pound Woodstock came into Dixon’s life, he has segued into the template […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/tokyo-paralympian-amy-dixons-guide-dog-is-an-athlete-too/
| October 7, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Most Popular Service Dog Breeds
Every dog serves us in some way, if only to provide us with companionship and unconditional love. But service dogs are in a special category, trained specifically to help people with disabilities or life-threatening conditions. The best service dogs have traits that make them indispensable to their owners by helping them in ways that restore […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/most-popular-service-dog-breeds/
| July 15, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Current Trends in Pet Spending 2021-2022
Despite or perhaps as a result of the stress and unusual health precautions Americans experienced in 2020, people focused more than ever on their pets. For the first time, pet industry sales exceeded $100 billion, according to American Pet Products Association (APPA) 2020 State of the Industry Report. This tidal wave of spending is expected […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/current-trends-pet-spending-2021-2022/
| September 28, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Redbone Coonhound History: Beyond “Where the Red Fern Grows”
"There between the graves, a beautiful red fern had sprung up from the rich mountain soil. It was fully two feet tall and its long red leaves had reached out in rainbow arches curved over the graves of my dogs. ... I had heard the old legend about the red fern. How a little boy […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/redbone-coonhound-history/
| August 10, 2021
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Expert Advice: Government Relations
Another Study Links Sterilization With Certain Health Risks
The results of a retrospective study recently published in Canine Genetics and Epidemiology provides additional evidence of a link between sterilization status and certain health risks. Correlation of Neuter Status and Expression of Heritable Disorders, by Belanger, et al., concludes that several conditions showed an increased risk associated with neutering. The authors emphasize that, “the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/study-links-sterilization-certain-health-risks/
| July 7, 2017
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Meet Breeder of Merit and Aspiring Veterinarian: Maxie Bowen
Reputable breeders don’t just breed in the moment: They are thinking years, even decades ahead, thoughtfully breeding dogs that are typey, healthy, and sound enough to continue to benefit the breed long after they are gone. And that philosophy of paying it forward is even more satisfying when a second generation decides to plunk itself […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/meet-breeder-of-merit-maxie-bowen/
| August 14, 2017