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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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AKC Breeder Spotlight: Beth Kirven of Solaris Vizslas & Malmason Pointers
Beth Kirven of West Columbia, South Carolina, has always had Sporting dogs — her first dog as an adult was an English Cocker. But once she married and had children, she decided to ditch the grooming and go for some smooth operators: namely, Pointers, acquiring her first from the late Susan Thompson of Solivia Pointers […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/inner-circle-newsletter/akc-breeder-spotlight-beth-kirven-solaris-vizslas-malmason-pointers/
| July 31, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Dementia in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments
Just like humans with Alzheimer's disease, dogs can suffer from Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome or dog dementia. Learn the signs and how you can treat it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-dementia/
| July 6, 2023
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Expert Advice: Training
Teaching Targeting to Your Dog
Targeting involves teaching your dog to touch an object with their paw or nose, and it is a very useful skill to teach your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teaching-targeting-to-your-dog/
| June 26, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Deworming Dogs: What You Need to Know
Dogs can come into contact with internal parasites at any point in their lives, including before they are born. These parasites—which are often different types of worms—can cause problems once they find their way into your dog's gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Depending on the parasite, your dog may experience symptoms, but this isn't always the case. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/deworming-dogs-what-you-need-to-know/
| April 24, 2023
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Expert Advice: Flea & Tick
Ehrlichiosis in Dogs: What You Need to Know
Being proactive with tick prevention helps protect your dog from nasty tick-borne diseases, including ehrlichiosis. Learn more about ehrlichiosis in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/ehrlichiosis-in-dogs/
| April 20, 2023
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Expert Advice: Flea & Tick
Keeping Your Dog Safe During Your State’s Flea & Tick Season
As seasons change and get warmer, flea and tick seasons change too. Learn your state's season and how to prepare your dog against fleas and ticks.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/flea-tick-season/
| April 12, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Marijuana Poisoning in Dogs
The number of cases of marijuana intoxication in dogs has risen dramatically in recent decades. Fortunately, it's rarely fatal, but it can bring about some worrying symptoms, and you should always seek veterinary advice if you suspect your dog has ingested this drug. Why Has There Been Such a Drastic Rise in Reported Cases? In […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/marijuana-poisoning-in-dogs/
| April 10, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
2023 AKC Diving Dogs Challenge Winners
The winners of the 2023 AKC Diving Dogs Challenge were crowned in each of the three disciplines: Air Retrieve, Distance Jumping and Hydro Dash.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2023-akc-diving-dogs-challenge-winners/
| April 6, 2023
Press Releases
FRENCH BULLDOG KNOCKS LABRADOR RETRIEVER OUT OF NUMBER ONE SPOT, ENDING 31-YEAR STAY AT THE TOP
There’s a new top dog in town! The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced this morning that the ever-popular Labrador Retriever’s record-breaking reign has ended. The playful and adaptable French Bulldog is America’s most popular breed for the first time. While it […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/french-bulldog-knocks-labrador-retriever-number-one-spot-ending-31-year-stay-top/
| March 15, 2023