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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Ask Our Trainers: Holiday Travel Tips
Terri A. of Florida asks how to get her newly adopted Poodle used to a carrier case, so he can fly with her to visit family over the holidays. Connie G. of Missouri asks for advice on her Shih Tzu that hates to travel and gets so stressed that he will not eat, sleep, or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/ask-our-trainers-holiday-travel-tips/
| December 14, 2017
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Expert Advice: Events
12 Incredible Booths from AKC Meet the Breeds
An event such as the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin offers an amazing opportunity to meet the many breeds competing in the ring. This year, the AKC Meet the Breeds individual booths represented more than 100 breeds. Like every breed, and, in fact, every dog, every booth is truly unique. Each breed club […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/incredible-booths-akc-meet-the-breeds/
| December 20, 2017
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Expert Advice: Studies
The Top 10 Dog Names of 2017
Every year, Rover.com releases its list of top dog names, and the results are in for 2017! One of the most interesting things about the annual list of the 10 most popular dog names is that it rarely changes much. It's a classic group of names that dog owners gravitate to year after year. However, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/top-10-dog-names-of-2017/
| December 21, 2017
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Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Senior Dogs
ASK AKC Dear AKC: I just adopted an older Finnish Spitz from a friend who could no longer keep the dog because she was moving overseas. The dog is 10 years old and she's really sweet. I was wondering if there was anything in particular I should do for the dog as she ages into an […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/senior-dogs/
| May 18, 2015
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Allan Unleashed: Paying It Forward in the New Year
For most active breeders-exhibitors, it's hard to find enough hours in the day. Between juggling work, family, and the many responsibilities associated with raising show dogs, downtime is a luxury. The Christmas/Hanukkah/New Year's break thankfully allows us to pause and reflect on the year that has passed, and where we want to set our sights […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/allan-unleashed-paying-forward-new-year/
| January 2, 2017
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Breeder Spotlight: Lynn and Jim Caswell of Wavemaker Staffordshire Bull Terriers
Photos courtesy of Wavemaker Staffords Lynn and Jim Caswell of Grayson, Ga., own, show, and breed Staffordshire Bull Terriers. They travel around the country promoting health, exercise, and the breed standard, with a focus on the total dog: temperament, structure, movement, and type. The Caswells have been involved with this breed for 14 years and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-lynn-and-jim-caswell-of-wavemaker/
| January 3, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje: It’s Tongue-Twisting to Pronounce But Will Make a Big Statement
OK, try to pronounce it. I dare you: Nederlandse Kooikerhondje. But better get used to it because it’s now a member of the American Kennel Club’s companion events family. Which means, you’ll be seeing plenty more of these orange-red, parti-colored characters in the breed ring, Sporting Group, and Best in Show rings, as well as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/%e2%80%8bnederlandse-kooikerhondje-tongue-twisting-pronounce-will-make-big-statement/
| January 29, 2018
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Friends and Vets Helping Pets Foundation Brings Precious Smiles to Many
For years her Vizslas’ successes in dog sports have produced many smiles and good vibes for Cathy Cline, of North Hollywood, Calif., but those memories don’t compare to the unshakable happiness triggered by Friends and Vets Helping Pets (FVHP), the foundation she started in 2012. Yes, there have been plenty of hand-wringing, frustrating moments, too, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/friends-vets-helping-pets-foundation-brings-precious-smiles-many%e2%80%8b/
| February 1, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
7 Memorable Moments From The 2015 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship
This past weekend, thousands of dogs and dog lovers descended on Orlando, Florida for the 2015 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship at the Orange County Convention Center. Here are a few highlights: New world records were set during the Elite Finals of Dock Diving. The winning jump was 30 feet 7 inches by a Labrador Retriever named […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/7-moments-from-national-championship-2015/
| February 1, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
The Best Canine Costumes From The 2015 Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade
Hundreds of dogs donned costumes this past Saturday at the 25th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in Lower Manhattan making it the largest Halloween dog parade in the country. Many owners jumped on current trends, such as "Star Wars" and "Jurassic World" characters, while others chose more classic canine looks, such as hot dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/best-costumes-tompkins-square-halloween-parade/
| February 1, 2018