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Expert Advice: News
U.S.A. Team Wins World Grooming Competition
What do Lindsey Dicken, Victor Rosado, Mackensie Murphy, Michelle Breen, Cat Opson, and Cheryl Purcell have in common with Michael Phelps? Well, while this U.S.A. team may not be breaking records in the 100-fly, they are winning gold medals . . . in grooming! On Oct. 1, the AKC-sponsored U.S.A. team participated in the World […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/usa-team-wins-world-grooming-competition/
| October 12, 2017
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Dog and Owner Look-alikes? There’s More to It Than Funny Memes
We've all seen funny pictures of dogs and their owners that look alike, whether it's a longhaired woman with an Afghan Hound or a jowly-faced guy with his Bulldog. And, as amusing as those photos are, there is actually some science behind it. Seeing Eye to Eye? The resemblance may not be as obvious as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-and-owner-look-alikes-more-than-funny-memes/
| October 11, 2017
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Expert Advice: News
Search and Rescue Dog Saves Lives After Earthquake in Mexico
Frida the Labrador Retriever is a hero. Not only is she a sniffer dog and member of the Mexican Navy, but she's also credited with saving 52 lives in various natural disasters, the Guardian reports. Most recently, Frida has been hailed as a national hero after her deployment to search for victims following an earthquake […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/search-rescue-dog-earthquake-mexico/
| October 11, 2017
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Expert Advice: News
Ikea Launches Pet Furniture Line
Lookout world! Our dogs will now be lounging in the affordable, functional, and stylish designs of Ikea. That's right, Ikea has launched a furniture line exclusively for pets, called the Lurvig collection. The collection launched in five countries‚ÄîJapan, France, Canada, the U.S. and Portugal at the beginning of October, Mashable reports. The Lurvig (which means […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ikea-launches-pet-furniture-line/
| October 10, 2017
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Puppy Socialization Starts With the Breeder: 8-to-12 Weeks
Eight-to-ten weeks is the age at which most breeders send puppies to their new homes, and it is important to let buyers know that they need to continue with socialization when they get their new puppy home. The pups need to continue meeting new people. This is the final four weeks of the most important […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/puppy-socialization-starts-with-breeder-8-12-weeks/
| October 9, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Troublesome Massachusetts Bills Scheduled for Upcoming Hearings ‘ ACTION NEEDED!
Massachusetts residents, take action now! AKC Government Relations has learned that House Bill 1080 and Senate Bill 1155, which seek to be impose regulatory oversight over personal and commercial kennels, mandate annual inspections of all kennels, and create consumer protections laws is scheduled for consideration by the Joint Municipalities and Regional Government Committee on Tuesday, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/troublesome-massachusetts-bills-scheduled-for-upcoming-hearings-action-needed/
| October 9, 2017
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Expert Advice: Feature
This “Little Red Dog” Has Given Her Gritty Owner a Jump Start on Life
This is the first of a series of features on 2017's AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence Winners. She's only 2 years old, and Amber is already an American Kennel Club (AKC) Bronze Grand Champion on paper but more important, an inspiration and a lifeline for her 54-year-old owner, Sonja Benavidez, of Geneseo, Ill. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/little-red-dog-given-gritty-owner-jump-start-on-life/
| October 6, 2017
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Need a Dog Walker or Sitter? There’s an App for That
Nowadays, you can get nearly everything via an app: movies, taxi service, a room to sleep in, groceries delivered to your house, etc. So it's no surprise that has extended to the world of dogs, with walking and pet-sitting services now available with just a few taps on your phone. Dog Services On-Demand It's all […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/need-dog-walker-or-sitter-theres-an-app/
| October 6, 2017
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Breeder Profile: Jean Nagle of Jangle Havanese
Jean Nagle, of Jangle Havanese, has lived in the Fort Myers area of Florida since 2005. Her first breed was the Australian Shepherd, and she showed them for many years. While raising her family, she took a break from dog showing, but when her children were grown, she was ready to come back to it. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-profile-jean-nagle-of-jangle-havanese/
| October 5, 2017
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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
10 Commands Every Barn Dog Should Know
I can count on one hand the number of barns I've been to that did not have a resident barn dog. Barns and dogs are the ultimate pairing. Dogs have helped deter vermin and would-be predators since humans first started keeping livestock thousands of years ago. And, we like having our dogs with us, especially […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/commands-barn-dog-should-know/
| October 4, 2017