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Expert Advice: Training
Expert Tips to Help Soothe Your Dog’s Anxiety
Life can be challenging for anxious dogs. These 10 tips from the GoodDog Helpline will help you manage and treat your dog's anxiety.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/soothe-dog-anxiety/
| November 17, 2023
Press Releases
AKC AGILITY LEAGUE ANNOUNCES SUMMER SEASON WINNERS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce the winners of the American Kennel Club Agility League’s summer season. The AKC Agility League recently concluded its fourth season of competition and honored its top teams and competitors. Team champions were […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-agility-league-announces-summer-season-winners/
| September 5, 2023
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Expert Advice: Safety
House Fires: How to Prepare Your Dog
Would you know how to get your dog safely out of the house if there was a fire? Here are some things to prepare your dog in the event of a house fire, including what to pack, how to make sure your dog is trained, and how to evacuate safely.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/prepare-your-dog-house-fire/
| August 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Do Some Dogs Have Blue Tongues?
Learn more about blue tongue dogs. Which breeds have them (its not just Chow Chows) and why, and when it's something to see your veterinarian about.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/why-some-dogs-have-blue-tongues/
| August 3, 2023
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Canine Bladder Stones
Marthina Greer First presented Pure Dog Talk Jan 2023 Bladder stones are the quintessential “which came first, the chicken or the egg” question. By this, we mean that a dog can have a bladder symptoms that are caused by a bladder stone, or the bladder infection can cause bladder stones to form. Which then becomes […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/inner-circle-newsletter/canine-bladder-stones-marthina-greer/
| July 31, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
What to Do if a Spider Bites Your Dog
What should you do if your dog is bitten by a spider? It depends on the type - some spiders that are common throughout the U.S. have very toxic bites.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/spider-bite-dog/
| July 24, 2023
Press Releases
KIMBERLY RUDZIK HIRED AS AKC EXECUTIVE FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that Kimberly Rudzik has been hired as an Executive Field Representative based in Utah. Rudzik has worked as a professional dog handler for over 30 years and has bred over 70 AKC Champions. Her involvement in the sport started from a young age, as she was introduced […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/kimberly-rudzik-hired-akc-executive-field-representative/
| April 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Genetics & Strategies
Why Do Siberian Huskies Have Blue Eyes?
Blue eyes in Siberian Huskies are caused by a different genetic mutation than other dog breeds.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/siberian-huskies-blue-eyes/
| April 11, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2022
The AKC uses registration data to collect the most popular breeds of the past year, and for the first time in history, the French Bulldog takes the #1 spot
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-2022/
| March 15, 2023
Press Releases
AKC BOARD OF DIRECTORS CLASS OF 2027 ELECTED
At the annual meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 14, 2023, the Delegates elected members to the AKC Board of Directors. The Directors elected were: Class of 2027 Charles Garvin, Delegate, Dalmatian Club of America Steven Hamblin, Delegate, Pekingese Club of America Daniel J. Smyth, Esq., Delegate, Burlington County Kennel Club In addition, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-board-directors-class-2027-elected/
| March 14, 2023