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Expert Advice: News
Finn the Wonder Dog Travels the Globe to Protect Other Species
Finn the Wonder Dog , a yellow Labrador Retriever rescue, has earned his nickname by traveling the world helping restore ecosystems and save species from extinction. In one project, it was the vulnerable Humboldt penguin who benefited from Finn’s incredible nose and hardworking attitude. On Chile’s Choros island, invasive rabbits were destroying seabird populations by […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/finn-wonder-dog-1/
| August 28, 2015
Expert Advice: News
Healing the bodies and broken hearts of the pets displaced by Katrina: A volunteer’s story
On the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina wreaking havoc in the southeastern United States, Seattle Times journalist Ranny Green reflects on his time in Louisiana on assignment with Noah's Wish, an organization that helps animals affected by natural disasters. Read Ranny's diary of his trip below, which originally ran in The Seattle Times in 2005. -- […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/katrina-volunteers-story/
| August 27, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
It’s OK – He’s Friendly – A Lesson in Dog Body Language
AKC GoodDog Helpline Trainer Breanne Long advises to not always believe owners who assure you their dog is friendly. Pay attention to what their dog’s body language is telling you! “It’s OK – He’s Friendly!” This has been said to me many times while walking my dogs in my neighborhood. It's usually said as a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/its-ok-hes-friendly/
| August 27, 2015
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Choosing a Brood Bitch: A Bit of a Gamble
I’m not a fan of country music, but as I begin writing this column, from the radio in the next room the song “The Gambler” is crooning, “The secret to survivin’ is knowing what to throw away, and knowing what to keep.” Choosing a brood bitch is a bit of a gamble. Whether acquiring your […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/choosing-a-brood-bitch-a-bit-of-a-gamble/
| August 25, 2015
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List of Breeds by Group
Each of the AKC registered breeds are assigned to one of seven groups representing characteristics and functions the breeds were originally bred for. Current as of June 1, 2023 [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Herding Group"] HERDING GROUP The Herding Group, created in 1983, is the newest AKC classification; its members were formerly members of the Working Group. […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/resources/general-tips-information/dog-breeds-sorted-groups/
| August 25, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Laser Pointers: More Frustration Than Fun
Some owners think it's funny to watch their dog play with a laser pointer, but this game can be very frustrating for a dog. Here's other activities to try.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/laser-pointers-more-frustration-than-fun/
| August 25, 2015
Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Training for Multiple Dog Sports – Cross-Training Does Work!
Sue Kotlarek of Romulus, MI, trains her two rescue mixed-breed dogs, Rodger and Jasmine, in numerous sports and competes successfully in all of them. Rodger is the first All-American Dog to earn the AKC Versatile Companion Dog title. His formal name is: Rodger Rowbinawitz VCD2 UD RAE AXP AJP NF NFP CA FDCH. Sue shared […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/training-for-multiple-sports/
| August 24, 2015
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Consider Adding an Adult Dog to Your Family
AKC GoodDog! Helpline Trainer Hilarie Erb has added several adult dogs to her home, in addition to puppies. She is pictured with her Greyhound, Fire, who is a retired racer that she adopted as an adult, and her Wire-haired Pointing Griffon, Mike, who joined her family as a puppy. Hilarie tell us the benefits of choosing an […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/consider-adding-adult-dog-family/
| August 24, 2015
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Brucellosis: Dog Breeders Shouldn’t Skip Testing for This Dangerous Disease
Based on my many discussions with breeders over the years, there appears to be a great deal of misunderstanding about the bacterial disease brucellosis. Interestingly, there also seems to be misunderstanding at some veterinary offices as well. Brucellosis is a contagious disease caused by the bacterium Brucella canis. It is one of the leading causes […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/brucellosis-dog-breeders-shouldnt-skip-testing-for-this-dangerous-disease/
| August 21, 2015
Canine Partners
Mixed-Breeds Returning to 2016 Westminster Agility Championship
The 2016 Westminster Kennel Club show will feature agility for the third year - and qualifying mixed-breed dogs registered with the AKC Canine Partners program are again invited to compete in the WKC Master Agility Championship. Pictured above are former shelter dog Roo! and Stacey Campbell of California who won the 24-inch division in the […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/mixed-breeds-returning-to-2016-westminster-agility-championship/
| August 21, 2015