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Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Beyond Puppy Basics: Try Puppy-Safe Sport Foundation Games
Your puppy is home and you have dreams of training and competing in sports, so where do you start? There are lots of important skills your puppy will be learning—like potty training, crate training, loose-leash walking, and basic obedience commands like sit, down, and recalls. But if you're bored with that, or looking to do […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/bored-with-puppy-basics-try-puppy-safe-sport-foundation-games/
| March 15, 2021
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Expert Advice: Puppy Information
Ways to Bond With Your New Puppy
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, but it also requires a lot of hard work. Learn tips for bonding with your new puppy to set them up for success.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/bond-with-puppy/
| March 8, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
8 Fun Facts about the Brittany
It’s no wonder the Brittany is a bird hunter’s dream companion. Agile, strong, and with a superb nose, they hunt as naturally as they breathe. With their sensitive and affectionate nature, they also make ideal pets for an active owner. Here are eight Brittany facts to know. 1. They Have a Long, Storied History Developed […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/8-fun-facts-about-brittanys/
| March 4, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Pomeranian vs Keeshond: Similarities & Differences
The smiling foxlike face of the Pomeranian is a hallmark of the breed. It makes these bold and adorable dogs irresistible. But there is another breed with an equally sweet foxy face that you might not know as well – the Keeshond (pronounced kayz-hawnd). The Keeshond shares many qualities with the Pomeranian including love of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/pomeranian-versus-keeshond-similarities-differences/
| March 3, 2021
Clubs & Delegates
About the AKC Board of Directors
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https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/delegates/delegates-portal/akc-delegate-handbook/akc-board-directors/
| February 4, 2021
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Beagle Puppy Training Timeline: What to Expect and When to Expect It
Beagles are known for their long ears, hunting skills, and happy-go-lucky attitude. But while they love companionship and are usually easygoing, their noses can get them into trouble. Before you bring home your first Beagle puppy, it's important to prepare.We talked to National Beagle Club Approved Mentor Lori Norman about major milestones for Beagles. Here's […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/beagle-puppy-training-timeline-what-to-expect-and-when-to-expect-it/
| January 13, 2021
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Competition Update Fall 2020
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Moreof you continue to enjoy success taking advantage of AKC’s Virtual Titling programs too! AGILITY AGCH (Agility Grand Champion) AGCH MACH4 Sassy RAE2 MXB2 PDS MJC PJS MFG TQX T2B6 CGC owned by […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-fall-2020/
| December 8, 2020
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Expert Advice: Preparing for Puppy
Your First Day at Home With a New Puppy: Tips for Day One
The day you bring your new puppy home is the day you’ve been waiting for. It’s your first day as long-term companions, and you want to begin bonding with your pup immediately. Start off right by staying home, so you can make your puppy feel secure and enjoy every minute of this experience. Here are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/first-day-new-puppy/
| November 24, 2020
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
8 Things to Know About Great Danes
They’re certainly great, but did you know they’re not Danish? Dogs resembling Great Danes appear as far back as ancient Egyptian carvings, but the modern Great Dane was actually bred in Germany in the 1800s as a boar-hunting beast. Today, these gentle giants make beloved family pets.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/8-facts-about-great-danes/
| November 13, 2020
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Expert Advice: Studies
Inspector Cavalier: Meet the New—Fuzzy—Face of the Private Eye
On a sunny morning in Walnut, California, private investigator Stephanie Hart received an urgent phone call. “Can you and your partner go on a stakeout in Tustin, California?” asked the defense attorney. “My client thinks her ex-husband is taking their son to his girlfriend’s house, and if the man’s mother or sister isn’t accompanying them […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/inspector-cavalier-meet-the-new-fuzzy-face-of-the-private-eye/
| November 4, 2020