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Expert Advice: Health
Why Is My Dog Shaking? Causes & Solutions
When it comes to communication, dogs are significantly better at interpreting our body language than we are theirs. Humans rely on verbal language more heavily than body language, whereas dogs are just the opposite. Unfortunately, this often means we are left scratching our heads, wondering what our dogs are trying to tell us. Shaking is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-is-my-dog-shaking/
| April 18, 2022
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Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Do Dogs Have Tails?
At one point or another, you may have wondered why dogs have tails. Since most dogs are born with tails, it’s safe to assume those tails are there for a reason. Tails offer several benefits for dogs, outside of helping them look adorable for the humans they meet. In fact, tails are quite important to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/why-do-dogs-have-tails/
| April 12, 2022
Sports & Events
Club Resources
All the forms and resources your club needs to host AKC Basset Hound Field Trials: Basset Field Trial Event Forms Other Forms and Publications Event Application Junior Handler Certification Event Secretary Report Memo: Junior Handler Basset Field Trial Judges Book Cover Procedural Checklist for Event Committee Basset Hound Field Trial Report Page Dealing With Misconduct […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/field-events-hounds/basset-hound-field-trials/club-resources/
| April 7, 2022
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Expert Advice: Feature
Missing Pet? Call Bravo the Rat Terrier, a Trained Pet Detective
Two days until Christmas and Chandler Ray could not wait to get home. A heavy rain did not deter the 23-year-old as he left his girlfriend’s place in Raleigh, North Carolina, to make the two-hour trip to see his family. His drive had barely started when his vehicle hydroplaned on the wet road, flipped, and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/rat-terrier-becomes-pet-detective/
| April 5, 2022
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Expert Advice: Safety
Dog Choking: What to Do & Heimlich Maneuver For Dogs
The Heimlich maneuver, performed to save someone from choking, is a familiar operation. You may not have seen it done in person, but it's often written into television or movie storylines, whether as a gag or something more serious. Or you might have learned how to do it yourself on a medical dummy in a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-choking-dog-heimlich-instructions/
| March 29, 2022
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Expert Advice: How to...
How to Perform Dog CPR on Small & Large Pets
In an emergency knowing how to conduct CPR on your dog could save their life. Dr. Jerry Klein, Chief Veterinary Officer in American Kennel Club, demonstrates how to give CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to dogs until they can reach a veterinary. What is CPR For Dogs? CPR involves chest compressions with or without artificial respiration. It […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/performing-cpr-on-dogs/
| March 29, 2022
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Expert Advice: Breed Preservation
20 Rare Dog Breeds You Never Knew Existed
With over 200 recognized dog breeds, it can be difficult to learn about them all. You've probably seen plenty of Labrador Retrievers and French Bulldogs, two of the most popular dog breeds in the country, but there are many other breeds that go relatively unnoticed. If it weren’t for their enthusiasts, we might not even […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/rare-dog-breeds-you-never-knew-existed/
| March 21, 2022
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues March 2022
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Alabama –House Bill 485 as introduced would, among other provisions, allow a dog to be confiscated without court authorization if “suspected” of harassing, harming, or killing livestock. AKC is working with the bill sponsor on additional amendments to […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-march-2022/
| March 21, 2022
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Expert Advice: Juniors
Tifani King’s Journey to Conformation From Junior Handling
Tifani King of Spring Lake Park Minnesota could technically still compete as a junior. But after a successful Juniors career, she made the decision to start not just competing against adults, but to become a professional handler, where she is hired to show other people's dogs in the breed ring. For someone with a lifelong […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/17-year-old-tifani-king-goes-from-junior-to-professional-handler/
| March 21, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Bon Vivant: How the French Bulldog Became the Most Popular Dog in the U.S.
It was the last blast of summer sunset gathering of the French Bulldog NYC Meetup group. Sophie, 5 months old, was determined to make the most of it. First, there was some serious rough-and-tumble with her pal, a Bernese Mountain Dog who was born just one day after Sophie in April. Then she was off, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/french-bulldog-became-popular-dog/
| March 16, 2022