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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Take the Great Box Challenge and Strengthen Your Bond With Your Dog
Pirate, a German Shepherd Dog, curls up in a laundry basket. The 7-year-old dog jumped in with little enticing, says owner Kathy Green, of Gold Bar, Wash. Header photo courtesy of Kathy Green When it comes to the Great Box Challenge, there simply are no limits—on size, shape, or container. And those loose parameters apply […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/great-box-challenge/
| March 31, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Poodle Gives Birth To Record Number of Puppies
On August 28th, Crystal Diamond RD, a standard Poodle, had a litter of 16 puppies. We'll give you a moment to let that sink in... Yup, 16 PUPPIES. According to the Jamestown Sun, Crystal's owner, Kelli Hewitt, believes that they have tied the record for the largest standard Poodle litter. 16 certainly is a lot […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/poodle-gives-birth-to-record-number-of-puppies/
| November 3, 2016
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
9 Funny Dog Jokes That Will Have You Rolling
Is it us, or are jokes about dogs a lot funnier than others? We’ve compiled a list of some of the funniest dog jokes we could find, guaranteed to make you chuckle. Enjoy! Why do dogs always race to the door when the doorbell rings? It’s hardly ever for them. Q: What kind of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/9-funny-dog-jokes-that-will-have-you-rolling/
| August 22, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Lost Dog Recognizes Her Family on TV
Kelly and Alfred Schaefer were devastated when their dog Tabitha went missing earlier this month. Alfred, who has Alzheimer’s, wandered outside his Missouri home with the Bichon Frise–Poodle mix. Kelly was able to find her husband, but there was no sign of Tabitha. She created and posted hundreds of flyers, catching the attention of a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/lost-dog-family-tv/
| September 15, 2015
Expert Advice: News
Can You Guess The Dog Breed By Its Bark?
Those who watched the 2008 Westminster Dog Show will fondly remember Best in Show winner Uno prancing around the ring bellowing the trademark Beagle sound, “A-roo!” Each breed has its own distinctive bark (or in the case of the the African Barkless Dog, the Basenji, more of a yodel). To highlight each of those unique […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/guess-breed-by-its-bark/
| February 19, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Most Popular Breeds In 25 Most Populous Cities In The US
Although the Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog in the United States, the Lab isn't top dog in a few of the 25 most populous cities, according to AKC registration data. For example, the playful and adaptable French Bulldog is No. 1 in New York City and San Francisco, while the active and intelligent Poodle is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-breeds-in-25-most-populous-cities-in-the-us/
| February 22, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
6 Dog Breeds You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Swarms of setters, hordes of herders, oodles of Poodles— with the seemingly endless variety of dogs gaiting around AKC show rings, you might assume every breed in creation is represented. Actually, hundreds of breeds from around the world are outside the AKC orbit. Here are just a few: ESTRELA MOUNTAIN DOG Birthplace: northern Portugal Job […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/6-breeds-never-heard-of/
| August 17, 2015
Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
AKC Sports: An Overview
Finding an AKC Sport that Fits Your Mixed-Breed DogSince 2010, the AKC has awarded thousands of titles to mixed-breeds. Why shouldn’t your clever, athletic mix join the fun? And why shouldn’t you enjoy the dog-park bragging rights that come with putting an AKC title on your dog? Here’s an overview of the competitions. Obedience Dog-and-handler […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/akc-sports-overview-competition-mixed-breed/
| April 24, 2015
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Rainy Day Game to Challenge Your Dog: The Tray Trick
This is an easy and fun activity to play with your dog on a rainy day when they can’t get outside to exercise. It also a good way to mentally challenge your dog – and their nose – anytime. Get a muffin tray and tennis balls or any size balls you can fit in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/rainy-day-game-challenge/
| October 29, 2015
Expert Advice: Conformation
Helen Lee James on Judges and the Poodle Coat
A skilled exhibitor, whether amateur or professional, examines a show prospect slowly and carefully, noting the positives and negatives. If it is a coated breed, it would quickly be determined: “Is there sufficient coat to help hide the obvious faults?” A skilled judge of long experience has learned to “look through” hair to evaluate the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/judges-and-the-poodle-coat/
| July 20, 2015