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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
AKC Breeder Spotlight: John Buddie & Tartanside Collies
There are two kinds of breeders: Those who think that the history of their breed commenced with their arrival, and those who understand that they are part of a larger, grander tapestry. John Buddie of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, is one of the latter. A retired schoolteacher and the 2015 AKC Herding Breeder of the Year, Buddie has been rearing his Tartanside Collies for 55 years – and counting. Starting […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-john-buddie-tartanside-collies/
| January 7, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Is a German Shepherd a Good Fit for You?
Is a German Shepherd Dog right for you? Experts who know the breed will tell you that it all depends. Perhaps a better answer to the question "Which dog is right for you?" lies in a few bigger questions. What do you want in a dog? Where do you plan to take your dog? Gow […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/german-shepherd-dog-right-for-you/
| January 6, 2021
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Introduces New #AKCDogStars for 2021
Popular pups mix fun and education to promote dog sports and responsible dog ownership The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is excited to announce the newest members of #AKCDogStars, an Instagram influencer program. This educational program aims to spread information about dog sports and responsible dog ownership while also capturing the realities of these dog’s lives […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-introduces-new-akcdogstars-2021/
| January 5, 2021
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Expert Advice: News
Amazon’s ‘The Pack’: On-Set Dog Trainer Takes Us Behind the Scenes
Are you and your dog watching Amazon Prime's new original reality series The Pack? Every dog person I know has been buzzing about this show and how great the training was incorporated. As part of the show, 12 teams from across the United States traveled to various countries around the world, competing against one another […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/amazon-the-pack-dog-trainer/
| January 4, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
French Bulldog vs Boston Terrier: How to Tell the Difference
The Boston Terrier and French Bulldog are both adorable companions sharing fabulous ears and smooshy flat faces. These small and compact members of the Non-Sporting Group are both popular with city dwellers as they adapt well to an urban environment. But when you see them walking down the sidewalk, can you tell them apart? Although […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/boston-terrier-versus-french-bulldog-how-to-tell-the-difference/
| December 23, 2020
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Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Groom a German Shepherd Dog
AKC Breeders of Merit share tips on how to groom a German Shepherd Dog, from best brushes to dealing with nails.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/tips-for-grooming-german-shepherd/
| December 21, 2020
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Expert Advice: General Health
How Holistic Care Can Help Your Dog
Holistic medicine treats the person (or, in this case, animal) as a whole: mind, body, spirit. It uses several different practices, including acupuncture, massage, herbal remedies, chiropractic treatment, aromatherapy, nutrition, acupressure, and even sound therapy to address a variety of ailments and conditions. Americans spend more than $30 billion a year on alternative treatments for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/holistic-care-can-help-dog/
| December 18, 2020
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Expert Advice: Events
Border Collie “Aurora” Wins 2020 AKC Rally National Championship
Although she's young, Brianne Farr has been training dogs nearly her whole life. On top of teaching training classes, she competes in Obedience, Rally, Agility, Herding, Disc Dog, and Dock Diving. While she has earned over 50 different titles on her dogs over the years, the best reward may have come on Dec. 11, 2020 […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/border-collie-aurora-wins-rally-national-championship-2020/
| December 15, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
AKC Rally 101: How Dogs Compete in Rally
Any person and any dog can compete in Rally — and no equipment is required to get started! Handlers and their dogs perform skills based on a course of 10-20 different signs. Each participant begins with a perfect score of 100, and points are deducted along the way. Just like any team sport, AKC Rally® requires […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/how-to-watch-akc-rally/
| December 8, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Dachshund History: The Badger Dog’s Fascinating Past
Don’t let the goofy wiener-dog costume fool you: Sandwiched between those fabric hot-dog buns is a clever hunter whose size belies its ferocity. At first glance, you can see why the Dachshund has earned the rather ignoble moniker of “wiener” or “sausage dog”: Long and low to the ground, this oddly proportioned hound might look […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dachshund-history-badger-dog-breed/
| December 3, 2020