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Expert Advice: Breed History
Field Spaniel History: A Type Brought Back From Extinction
With solemn but curious brown eyes, the mahogany spaniel in the doorway gazes upon a visitor. A well-formed male with power in his stance, the dog pads gently forward, in a slow, assessing approach. His big brown nose investigates the newcomer. They say that Field Spaniels can be reticent when first meeting a stranger, but […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/field-spaniel-history-a-type-brought-back-from-extinction/
| May 9, 2022
Press Releases
AKC Opinion on AAAS Breed Behavior Study
The American Kennel Club is in full support of research that assists us in gaining greater knowledge of our canine companions. We agree with the data in the AAAS study but differ in their interpretation and conclusions. The study focused on “newer” breeds that were developed over the past 100 years (i.e., different sight hound […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-opinion-aaas-breed-behavior-study/
| April 29, 2022
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Expert Advice: General Health
Why Do Small Dogs Live Longer Than Large Dogs?
When it comes to the lifespan of dogs, researchers have found that size matters. Owners of small dogs can expect to enjoy several more years with their pets than the owners of large dogs. It doesn’t seem to make much sense: large mammals, like elephants and whales, tend to live longer than small ones, like […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-do-small-dogs-live-longer/
| April 26, 2022
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Expert Advice: Juniors
10-Year-Old Addie Weger Follows Dream of Showing Swedish Vallhunds
At only 10 years old, Addie Weger from Cameron, North Carolina is already a breeder, owner, and handler. Weger, who shows two Swedish Vallhunds – CH Hightower Au Reult Alva Elora “Eevee'' and Au Reult SD Maplewoof Master of Disaster “Valkyrie” – inspires other junior handlers to get involved and stay involved in dog sports […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/addie-weger-junior-handler-vallhunds/
| April 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
5 Summer Barbecue Safety Tips for Dog Owners
Warm weather means cookouts, pool parties, and long days spent outdoors. While most dogs love to spend time outside, there are safety precautions to keep in mind before planning your next backyard BBQ bash. Keep these five tips in mind to ensure you and your dog will have a stress-free summer cookout. 1. Make Sure […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/5-ways-to-keep-your-dog-safe-during-a-bbq-party/
| April 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Breed Preservation
National Purebred Dog Day: Celebrating the Purpose-Bred Dog
Purebred dogs are symbols of the people and places that brought them into being. Every year, they're celebrated on National Purebred Dog Day.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/national-purebred-dog-day/
| April 22, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Pet owners should know the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for elbow dysplasia in dogs. Here's what to look for in your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/elbow-dysplasia-in-dogs/
| April 20, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Cindy Hartman of Aahroo Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Growing up in Michigan, Cindy followed her grandmother around whelping and caring for several different kinds of babies - puppies, kittens, peeps, and various other farm animals. The retired nurse studied canine genetics at Michigan State University and says she inherited her love for breeding and training from her family. Hartman now lives in South […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/akc-breeder-spotlight-cindy-hartman-aahroo-basset-fauve-de-bretagne/
| April 19, 2022
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Expert Advice: Juniors
Junior Handler Spotlight: 12-Year-Old Sophia Norman & Her American Eskimo Dog
Sophia Rainna Jean Norman from Cincinnati, Ohio got started showing dogs when she was just five years old. Now twelve, she's a seventh-grader and an avid dog sports competitor with her American Eskimo Dog Sailor “CH Wintersun's Making Waves RN SNB SNE CGC TKN.” Getting Started At five, Norman started showing as part of Peewee […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-12-year-old-sophia-norman-american-eskimo-dog/
| April 19, 2022
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues April 2022
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Alabama – House Bill 485, among other provisions, would have allowed a dog to be confiscated without court authorization if suspected of harassing, harming, or killing livestock. Minor amendments were adopted in committee, and AKC GR advocated for […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-april-2022/
| April 18, 2022