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![Chocolate Labrador retriever puppy eating the spilled dog food on the floor outside his dish.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Brown-Labrador-Retriever-Puppy-Eating-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Puppy Health
How to Safely Change Your Puppy’s Food
A change in diet can easily upset your puppy's stomach. Here's how to safely switch to a different puppy food, gradually over five-to-seven days.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/safely-change-puppys-food/
| July 28, 2016
![Longhaired Chihuahua sitting in a purse.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20145455/Chihuahua-sitting-in-a-purse-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
What to Pack When You Board Your Dog
Whether you're boarding your dog at a daycare facility or a friend's house, you'll want to make sure you have some essential items ready to go.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/things-pack-when-board-your-dog/
| November 10, 2017
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Expert Advice: Health
Everything You Need to Know About Chiropractic Care for Dogs
Like people, dogs may experience health issues that affect their mobility. Alongside traditional medicine, your vet might suggest a chiropractic.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/chiropractic-care-for-dogs/
| August 2, 2023
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues March 2024
The following are highlights of the numerous bills in Congress that could impact dog owners and the wellbeing of dogs. Visit our 2024 Legislation Tracking map and click on “Federal Bills” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-march-2024/
| March 20, 2024
![French Bulldog and Pug laying together on a chair indoors](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/French-Bulldog-and-Pug-laying-on-a-chair-together-indoors-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: News
2023’s Most Popular Dog Breeds by City
From Atlanta to West Palm Beach, here are the most popular dog breeds in each city based on the 2023 rankings from the American Kennel Club.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-by-city-2023/
| March 20, 2024
![French Bulldog giving a kiss to another French Bulldog on the couch.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/10152746/French-Bulldog-giving-a-kiss-to-another-French-Bulldog-on-the-couch-400x267.jpg)
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
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Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Do Dogs Duck When You Pat Them on the Head?
Many dogs dislike being pat on the head, and there's reason behind it. Direct eye contact and looming over a dogs is considered a threat to them.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/dog-ducks-when-pat-head/
| January 18, 2019
![Miniature Schnauzer laying down outdoors.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/19090549/Miniature-Schnauzer-laying-down-outdoors-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Home & Living
How to Plant a Dog-Friendly Garden
Do you enjoy gardening? We provide some tips for planting a dog-friendly garden so that you can share those hard-earned spoils with your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/how-to-plant-a-dog-friendly-garden/
| April 17, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Belgian Malinois History: From Livestock Herding Dog to Versatile Companion
Intelligent and curious, the Belgian Malinois is a tireless worker who maintains a lifelong attachment to their owner. Learn about the breed's history.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/belgian-malinois-history/
| March 18, 2024
![Belgian Malinois "Erina" MACH PACH3 Mpacts Erina Of The Shea ClanCD BN RAE MXS MJG MXP11 MXPC MJP13 MJPB2 PAX3 MXF T2B SWN SCA, and handler Susan Shea. 18th AKC Agility Invitational presented by YuMove, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, Dec 16-17, 2023.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/12162341/WR_4sg23121514_9793_AKC-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Senior Belgian Malinois ‘Erina’ Competes in AKC National Agility Championship
Susan and Dennis Shea have always loved doing agility, but could have never imagined where their Belgian Malinois, "Erina" would take them.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/national-agility-championship-belgian-malinois-erina/
| March 12, 2024