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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
How to Choose the Best Dog Carrier
Whether you and your dog travel the world together or you just need a way to carry him to the vet, a dog carrier is a useful addition to your supplies: it keeps him safe while traveling in the car and makes it possible for you to take him on planes. There are so many […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/how-to-choose-the-best-dog-carrier/
| May 22, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
The Glen of Imaal Terrier: An Uncommon Competitor
Leaping over a broad jump, hopping through a hoop, and digging furiously underground to find rats. Add in a sniff-out session, some snappy switchbacks around poles, and a 100-yard dash in tizzy time and it looks like a dog in supersonic shenanigans. If this sounds like a flashy, popular breed who always stands in the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/spotlight-rare-breed-glen-imaal-terrier/
| May 10, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Q&A with Eleanor Winters, Author of “So Your Bitch is Pregnant”
Eleanor Winters didn't start breeding Dalmatians until she was 62 — she calls it her retirement career and has now had 17 litters. With every year and litter, she has picked up new tips, techniques, and knowledge. She recently wrote a book called “So Your Bitch is Pregnant: Raising Your First Litter of Puppies From Pregnancy […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/qa-with-eleanor-winters-author-of-so-your-bitch-is-pregnant/
| May 9, 2019
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Expert Advice: Feature
Shearer Persistence: The Whippet-Loving Shearer Sisters
In the early days of organized dog shows, many breeders were also horse people. You can still feel the tug of their reins in almost all the breed standards, which use equine terms to describe dog anatomy, such as “withers” instead of “shoulders” and “hock” rather than “ankle.” Perhaps predictably, some of those early “doggy” […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/shearer-sisters-whippet-breeders/
| May 8, 2019
Press Releases
All Dog Videos. All Day. OTT Channel AKC.TV Airs 24/7 Content for Dog Lovers
Channel offers live dog events from across the country, training and more. AKC.TV, a digital OTT network developed especially for dog lovers, powered by the American Kennel Club, has a new look and even more content. Launched in 2018, the channel distributes 24/7 original dog centric content to viewers, whether you are a dog […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dog-videos-day-ott-channel-akc-tv-airs-24-7-conent-dog-lovers/
| April 30, 2019
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Expert Advice: Feature
From College Mascot to the Show Ring, Dubs’ Comfort Zone Has No Limits
He’s almost 1½ years old but you should see his social calendar already. And managing it resembles a command central operation. Dubs is a 75-pound Alaskan Malamute who just happens to be the University of Washington’s mascot and a conformation show dog in the Pacific Northwest. The university explains why it chose an Alaskan Malamute […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/university-of-washington-mascot-dubs/
| April 25, 2019
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Fun Facts About the Curly-Coated Retriever
The Curly-Coated Retriever (Curly) is a large-sized, sturdy, and elegant member of the Sporting Group. Here are seven fun facts about this smart and active dog. 1. Curly-Coated Retrievers are one of the oldest retriever breeds The Curly may look like a Labrador Retriever crossed with a Poodle, but he is a breed in his […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-fun-facts-about-the-curly-coated-retriever/
| April 18, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Breed Preservation: Everything Old is New Again
All around us, there is renewed interest in preserving the past, embracing the basics and living in the most natural way we can. Real estate buyers pay happily for the privilege of gently restoring stately old homes. Restaurants whose menus reflect a farm-to-table philosophy have become a hot ticket from coast to coast, with discerning […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breed-preservation-everything-old-new/
| April 12, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Dog Stroller Guide: Picks for Small and Large Pets
If your dog is elderly, has lost some mobility, or is recuperating from surgery or ailment, he might have trouble getting around. And if you have a breed of tiny stature, like the Papillon or Shih Tzu, or one that has difficulty in extreme weather, like the Bulldog or Pug, you may think you'll have […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-stroller-guide-and-top-picks/
| March 29, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Breeder of Merit: Bonnie Threlfall
People in the sport of dogs can wear many hats, and Bonnie Threlfall of Cary, North Carolina, has pretty much donned them all: Born into a dog-show family, she has been breeding her Edgewood English Cocker Spaniels for more than 40 years. After a decade-long stint as a professional handler in the late 1970s into […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-of-merit-interview-bonnie-threlfall/
| March 26, 2019