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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
The Ins and Outs of Potty Pad Training
If you want to include potty pads in your puppy’s housetraining routine, read on for tips on how to potty train a puppy on pads.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/the-ins-and-outs-of-potty-pad-training/
| March 4, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
German Spitz Facts You May Not Know
The German Spitz has a rich history, known as one of the oldest breeds in central Europe. Learn more about the breed with these German Spitz fun facts.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-german-spitz/
| July 3, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Get to Know the Sighthound Breeds
Originally bred in wide open land, Sighthounds pursue prey over long distances by sight rather than scent. Relying on their keen vision and astounding...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/meet-sighthound-breeds/
| July 1, 2024
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Down and Back: Stories From the American Kennel Club Archives Dog Podcast
In our award-winning Down and Back: Stories From the American Kennel Club Archives dog podcast, now in Season Four, host Bud Boccone tells the tales of breeds, dogs, and personalities who’ve shaped America (and Americans) over generations. Using the American Kennel Club's historical records, archival material, oral histories, interviews, and more, the show brings dog […]
https://www.akc.org/about/down-and-back-akc-podcast/
| December 20, 2023
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Dog Harnesses and Dog Collars: Which Is Right For Your Dog?
Dog collar or harness? What's the best option for your dog? With the many options for each, it's important to weigh the pros and cons.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-harness-vs-collar/
| November 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Rottweiler History: From Working Dog to Sporting, Therapy Dog
Loyal, intelligent, and courageous, Rottweilers gives off an air of nobility and self-confidence. In fact, they've attracted people for millennia.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/rottweiler-history/
| October 11, 2023
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Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Groom a Labrador Retriever
Wondering how to groom a Labrador Retriever? Labs will need some basic care. Count on regular brushing, a bath, nail trims, oral care, and ear cleaning.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-groom-a-labrador-retriever/
| February 2, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Yorkshire Terrier History: From Working-Class to Luxury Lapdog
The Yorkshire Terrier is associated with the County of York in northern England. But the breed's roots actually go further back.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/yorkshire-terrier-history/
| March 8, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Skye Terrier History: From Rocky Scotland to British Royalty
The Skye Terrier was used as a working dog in Scotland as early as the 1600s. Learn more about this breed's surprising history.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/skye-terrier-history/
| February 7, 2022
Sports & Events
Redneck Girls Race to the Front in the AKC Agility League’s Fall 2023 Season
Article Used with Permission of Purina Pro Plan Training dogs and competing in the AKC Agility League has been a whirlwind of excitement for Gloria Krueger of New Market, Alabama. As team captain of Redneck Girls, the winners of the Regulation PhD Division in the Fall 2023 season of the Agility League, Krueger has proved […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/in-the-zone/redneck-girls-race-front-akc-agility-leagues-fall-2023-season/
| June 25, 2024