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AKC MUSEUM OF THE DOG COMBINES CANINES AND FASHION WITH NEW EXHIBIT
The AKC Museum of the Dog is pleased to announce the opening of their new exhibit “Fashionable Dogs”, which will run from September 7th, 2023, through December 31st, 2023. This exciting exhibition is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-museum-dog-combines-canines-fashion-new-exhibit/
| August 29, 2023
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Expert Advice: Training
Expert Tips on What Your Puppy Can Safely Chew
Your puppy needs to chew. Experts at AKC GoodDog Helpline give these ten tips for teaching your puppy safe and appropriate chewing behavior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/what-puppy-can-safely-chew/
| July 21, 2023
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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
How Search-and-Rescue Dogs Find Missing People
Search-and-rescue dogs provide valuable assistance in times of crisis. But how do they do their jobs? Learn all about canine SAR and how these dogs work.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-search-and-rescue-dogs-find-missing/
| October 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Water-Loving Greyhound Makes a Splash in Dock Diving
Greyhounds aren't known for being water-lovers but dock diving enthusiast Shuggs is an exception. He is the only dog of his breed to title in Diving Dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/shuggs-greyhound-dock-diving/
| April 4, 2023
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Dog Travel Tips
Taking your dog on the family vacation can make for a great trip, if you plan carefully. Are you traveling by car, plane, train, bus, or boat? How long will the trip take? Will you be staying with family or friends, or at a hotel or motel? Is your dog in good health? These are […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/resources/general-tips-information/travel/
| December 19, 2014
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Afghan Hounds ‘Cinder’ and ‘Pansy’ Head from the Ring to the Stage
Dru Shepherd of New Jersey may have started her show career with rabbits, but her Afghan Hounds have led her from the conformation ring to the opera stage.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/afghan-hounds-cinder-and-pansy/
| July 24, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Get to Know the Pointer Breeds
Originally bred as hunting companions, pointing breeds excel at tracking upland game for their owners. So which dogs are pointers, and what did they originally do?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/sporting-group-pointer-breeds/
| August 7, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Leptospirosis in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Water and soil outside can contain bacteria that can be dangerous to your dog, even causing a leptospirosis infection. What is leptospirosis in dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/leptospirosis-in-dogs/
| August 7, 2023
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Mushrooms?
Mushrooms are a complicated food group. These edible fungi are a staple in many dishes and grow wild in our yards, gardens, and parks, and yet we hear so many stories about mushroom foraging gone wrong. But can dogs eat mushrooms? The answer depends entirely on the kind of mushroom. Can Dogs Eat Wild Mushrooms? […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-mushrooms/
| March 26, 2018
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Primitive Dog Breeds: Understanding These Ancient Aboriginal Canines
"Primitive," "aboriginal," "village," and "landrace" are a few of the terms archaeologists use to describe the world's oldest canine breeds. But what does it mean if a dog breed is primitive?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/primitive-dog-breeds/
| August 4, 2023