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Expert Advice: Feature
Pup Culture: Drawing a Crowd
I’m a caricaturist. I draw funny faces. That is, I draw faces funny. It’s an important distinction. Any decent draftsman can draw a funny face; a caricaturist finds the funny in a nondescript or even beautiful face. And caricaturists who aspire to a certain level of sophistication, those of the "New York School" whose dean […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/pup-culture-drawing-a-crowd/
| May 4, 2015
Canine Partners
Rescue Dog Gains Fame for Surfing Sizzle
Photo by Michael Blake Southern Californian Michael Uy lives for the outdoors and luckily his canine companion keeps up with him. Abbie holds her own with Uy whether jogging, mountain biking, hiking or even paragliding. One of their favorite stops is the local dog beach where they both like to swim in the ocean. During […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rescue-dog-gains-fame-for-surfing-sizzle/
| May 4, 2015
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
Responsible Breeding – The Evolution of Breeds
There are times when it makes sense for a breeder to stamp more than just a "thumbprint" of influence on a breed. Dogs are generally thought to have descended from wolves. Kim Campbell Thornton's recent article "Looking Back to the Beginning" (AKC GAZETTE, September 1999) describes research that has determined, through DNA sequences, that the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/responsible-breeding-the-evolution-of-breeds/
| May 4, 2015
Expert Advice: Conformation
The Power of the Mind: Controlling Show-Ring Stress
Mental attitude plays an essential role in your physical response to stress and how you control your emotions. A positive attitude makes a great difference in you, and it can also mean a significant difference in your dog’s reaction to you and the show ring. While it is not possible to completely hide your nerves […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/the-power-of-the-mind-controlling-show-ring-stress/
| May 3, 2015
Expert Advice: General Health
Putting A Dog To Sleep: When Is It Time?
ASK AKC Dear AKC: I have a 14 ½ year old Shih Tzu which I love dearly. I got her to keep me and my younger daughter company when my oldest daughter went off to college. Now she's blind, she's almost deaf, she stumbles on her back right leg when she walks, and she hardly […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/when-to-put-dog-to-sleep/
| May 2, 2015
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
6 Dog Breeds That Require a Lot of Grooming
Owning a dog is a huge commitment, but is arguably one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have in your life. While there are a lot of decisions to make when it comes to choosing the right dog for you, you might find you’ll have to make some compromises. Temperament, exercise requirements, and level […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-breeds-that-require-a-lot-of-grooming/
| May 2, 2015
Press Releases
AKC Applauds Susi Szeremy’s Hard Work in Bringing National Purebred Dog Day to Life
New York – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) recognizes the diligent efforts of Colorado fancier Susi Szeremy in bringing National Purebred Dog Day to the forefront of the social media conversation and celebrating the heritage, purpose, and predictability of purebred dogs. "We applaud Susi’s leadership on the Purebred Dog Day initiative. This special day reminds […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/susi-szeremy-bringing-national-purebred-dog-day/
| May 1, 2015
Canine Partners
Special Tribute to a Retired Competitor
He’s A PatchWork Puppy CDX CGC TDI OJP OAP OFP GN CD BN RAE Sheila Dempsey of Jane Lew, WV, wrote this special tribute to her amazing multi-titled All-American Dog, Patches, when he retired from competition at age 13 two years ago. Patches is now 15 ½ years old and enjoying his retirement, Sheila says. […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/special-tribute-to-a-retired-competitor/
| May 1, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The Rescuers: Breeds Who Save Lives
By Bruce T. PaddockIt’s a well-worn cliché that dogs are “man’s best friend,” but surely there can be no greater act of friendship than to save a person’s life. Two different breeds, the Saint Bernard and Newfoundland, were developed to do just that. Rescuer of the Alps: The Saint Bernard There is only one pass […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/the-rescuers-breeds-who-save-lives/
| May 1, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Breeds Who Enjoy Drafting Just for the Haul of it
If the word "drafting" is unfamiliar to you, you’renot alone. It’s one of those dog sports that probably isn’t on the radar of the average dog owner. The basic definition is the act of pulling a cart or wagon. (And "carting" is often used interchangeably.) Some of the breeds in the Working Group were originally […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/breeds-who-enjoy-drafting-just-for-the-haul-of-it/
| May 1, 2015