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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
The Pointing Breeds: Steady and Stylish
Originally published in the AKC Gazette Almost all the spaniels and setters were developed in the British Isles—but of the AKC pointing breeds, only the Pointer has its roots in England. The rest come from all over Europe. European breeds are less specialized than those of the British Isles. None of the retrievers—developed as the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/pointing-breeds-steady-stylish/
| September 4, 2015
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Perks of Being a City Dog
City slickers are used the grime and the crime that comes with their territory, but when they have a dog by their side, it make the concrete jungle seem just a little more friendly. And the dog can benefit, too. Here’s why: He gets more exercise (and so do you): This subject is often the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/perks-of-being-a-city-dog/
| September 3, 2015
Expert Advice:
“Alexander and Diogenes,” Landseer’s Little Joke on Us
Sir Edwin Landseer (1802–73) was Victorian England’s leading painter of canine subjects. He was said to be the Queen’s favorite artist, and to this day museums and private collectors treasure his works. But the amusing little dogatelle related here begins not in Victoria’s British Empire but in the Macedonian empire built in the fourth century […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice//pup-culture-alexander-and-diogenes-landseers-little-joke-on-us/
| September 3, 2015
Chairman's Reports
September 2015 Chairman’s Report
Every September, we take to our local communities with the rallying cry of responsible dog ownership and host over 600 RDO Day events across the country. Together with our participating clubs, we educate the public about everything we can offer them to put them on the path to being the best dog owners they can […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/september-2015-chairmans-report/
| September 2, 2015
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Do a Handstand
Teach Your Dog to Do a Handstand AKC GoodDog! Helpline trainer Erin Rakosky tells you how to teach a cool trick that will impress your friends -- a handstand! Here are some simple steps to help teach your dog to do a handstand. Remember to take it slow and have lots of small treats ready. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-dog-to-do-a-handstand/
| September 2, 2015
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Why Your Dog May Need to Go Back to School
This week is seeing children from all over the country in freshly pressed uniforms or carefully selected outfits posing for Facebook pictures while clutching lunchboxes and waiting for that big yellow bus. Yes, back to school time is finally here. But it’s possible your four-legged family members may also need a bit of an educational […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/your-dog-may-need-to-go-back-to-school/
| September 2, 2015
Expert Advice: Feature
This ‘Iranian Princess’ Has Found Joy and Trust in Her New Surroundings
“She’s my Iranian princess,” says a 23-year-old smiling Angelina Johnson, while cuddling 72-pound Honey following an obedience class. “She has blossomed into my best friend and partner,” adds Johnson, a 23-year-old Washington state resident who rescued the dog from Saving Great Animals, a Seattle-based pet-rescue organization, in February. Originally named Hannah, the dog came from […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/iranian-princess-found-joy/
| September 2, 2015
Expert Advice: News
It was Corgis Galore As Dying Dog Gets Last Wish
In late July, a family in Duluth, Minnesota, got the devastating news that their 11-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Oscar, had an untreatable cancer. He was given three to six months to live. Oscar’s owner, Tom Asbury, decided to help the dog and his family make the most of it. They created a bucket list of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/corgis-dying-dog-wish/
| September 1, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
60-Second Seminar: Weimaraners
Got a minute? If so, you can learn the essentials of any breed. Not enough to call yourself an expert, of course. But in the time it takes to watch a TV commercial, one of our “60-Second Seminars” can provide you with just enough breed knowledge to bluff your way through a conversation at the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/60-second-seminar-weimaraners/
| September 1, 2015
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Is Your Dog Prepared For a Natural Disaster?
It's not always possible to prepare for a natural disaster, but there are a few steps you can take ahead of time to prepare yourself and your canine companions. Here are a few tips from AKC Reunite for keeping safe in any emergency situation: Plan ahead. Even before warning of a natural disaster, make sure to pack a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/prepared-for-natural-disaster/
| August 28, 2015