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2020 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2020 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2020. The 2020 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2020-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 4, 2020
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Expert Advice: Health
Valvular Disease in Small-Breed Dogs
Heart failure, often brought on by valvular disease, is one of the most common causes of death amongst small breeds like the Chihuahua, Maltese, and others as they approach their twilight years. Here's what you need to know about this disease and what you can do if you receive a diagnosis for your dog. What […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/valvular-disease-in-small-breed-dogs/
| January 23, 2020
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
How to Stop Dog Farts
Whether they're silent but deadly or startlingly loud and smelly, dog farts are something that no one wants to deal with. Not only are these farts embarrassing for you and your guests, they indicate that your dog could be in pain from excess gas. While the occasional gaseous emission from your pooch is a normal and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-stop-dog-farts/
| January 10, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Breed Temperament and Expectations
As you work up a sweat with your huge, loose-jointed Mastiff puppy, trying to hold up his mid-section while keeping all four of his feet pointed in the same direction, it’s not surprising you’ll watch the Doberman Pinscher handler with a touch of envy. The Dobe glides around the ring, head held high, then nails […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/breed-temperament-expectations/
| January 7, 2020
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
7 Cozy Items For Snuggling With Your Dog
Cuddling up with a dog is nothing new; think of the phrase “three dog night,” which describes a night so cold that one needs to sleep with three dogs to keep warm. Cuddling with another human, a dog, or both, not only keeps us warm, it releases oxytocin, also known as the “trust hormone” and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/snuggle-with-your-dog-on-national-cuddle-up-day/
| January 6, 2020
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Expert Advice: Training
A Dog’s Guide to New Year’s Resolutions
Each new year, humans make resolutions to better themselves throughout the year. This year, we wonder what sort of resolutions our dogs might make.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/a-dogs-guide-new-years-resolutions/
| January 6, 2020
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
No Bones About It: Somebody Opened A Door & Now You Have A Lost Dog
Give a dog a sniff of freedom and there's a good chance they'll run for it and end up lost. It can happen in the blink of an eye. Picture this: The doorbell rings. It's the busy season with lots of deliveries coming and going. You've told your kids to keep your escape artist dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dealing-with-a-lost-dog-scenario/
| January 3, 2020
Press Releases
Pekingese “Wasabi” Wins Best in Show at Largest Ever AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin
National Champion is First Toy Group Winner in the History of the Show GCH CH Pequest Wasabi, a Pekingese known as “Wasabi” triumphed over more than 5,200 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 14-15, 2019 in […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/pekingese-wasabi-wins-best-show-largest-ever-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| January 2, 2020
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Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Canine Communication: Deciphering Different Dog Sounds
"Wouldn't it be great if our dogs could talk?" says Amanda Nascimento, head of Integrative Veterinary Medicine and Research at NHV Natural Pet. "If you listen closely, they can." Dogs don't just bark to communicate. There are lots of different dog sounds our pups use to express how they feel, and some breeds vocalize differently. Sometimes, owners […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/canine-communication-deciphering-different-dog-sounds/
| December 19, 2019
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Worms in Dogs: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatments
Worms like roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms can be dangerous to your dog. Learn more about preventing worms plus diagnosis and treatment tips.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/worms-in-dogs/
| December 18, 2019