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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Pug Facts You May Not Know
Pugs won us over with their adorable faces, loyalty, and easy-going nature. But where did those qualities come from? Learn more with these Pug fun facts.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-pug/
| August 11, 2016
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Is it Safe to Let Puppies Play Rough?
I got a new puppy and am constantly being told not to let him do things he likes to do, like tussle with other puppies, play tug-of-war, eat treats, and jump on the furniture. Is this true? I don’t want him to get hurt, but he needs to enjoy life! Puppies roughhoused long before they […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/is-it-safe-to-let-puppies-play-rough/
| August 5, 2016
Expert Advice: Health
How Long Do Dogs Live?
Humans have much longer lifespans than dogs. This is a basic fact of dog ownership and one that many owners struggle with when the time comes to say goodbye. While we may wish our dogs could live forever, knowing how long dogs live helps prepare us for their needs as seniors, ensuring that we give […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-long-do-dogs-live/
| July 14, 2016
Expert Advice: Events
The Winners of the 2014 AKC Publications Photo Contest
The winners of this year’s photo contest created unforgettable images by placing their models in vivid landscapes. A red barn, for example, provides a perfect backdrop to show the range of Newfoundland colors. Seagrass complements the straight, coarse coat of a tiny brown dog. A German Shorthaired Pointer stands on a rock, staring out at […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-winners-of-the-2014-akc-publications-photo-contest-1/
| July 11, 2016
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Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Come Explore The AKC Art Collection With Miss Pickle The Frenchie
Here at the AKC we have an amazing art collection that we would like all of you to see. We couldn't think of a better way to show it than with our favorite art loving French Bulldog, Miss Pickle, from @PickleBeholding. This is Pickle, a five-year-old local of Brooklyn, New York. She loves art and sharing […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/come-explore-akc-art-collection-miss-pickle-frenchie/
| June 2, 2016
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Gustav Muss-Arnolt Pen Drawings collection
AKE 20.3 1889-1908 1.75 linear ft (in 2 flat boxes.) Processed by Brynn White, 2016 Click here for a printable PDF of the collection finding aid The collection includes clippings of the 204 pen drawings by promiment dog painter and show judge Gustav Muss-Arnolt published between 1889 and 1908 in the American Kennel Club […]
https://www.akc.org/about/archive/guide-collections/gustav-muss-arnolt-pen-drawings-collection/
| May 19, 2016
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Expert Advice: General Health
Is Pepto-Bismol Safe For Dogs?
Dogs, like people, can be afflicted with stomach problems, including indigestion, diarrhea, and gas. Although severe or prolonged symptoms should always be treated by a veterinarian, minor cases of stomach upset or diarrhea can be cared for at home with human medications that are safe for dogs. If symptoms persist or if you’ve never given […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/is-pepto-bismol-safe-for-dogs/
| May 19, 2016
Expert Advice: Events
Judges For 2017 Westminster Kennel Club Show Announced
The Westminster Kennel Club recently announced that Mr. Thomas H. Bradley III is scheduled to judge Best in Show at the club’s 141st dog show Feb. 13–14, 2017. A lifetime participant in the dog sport, Mr. Bradley competed in his first dog show as a teenager in 1955, showing his German Shorthaired Pointer at the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/judges-for-2017-westminster-kennel-club-show/
| May 10, 2016
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Looking for a Pup? Here’s How To Find the Perfect One
Labrador Retriever puppy. Courtesy Barra Labradors Bringing a dog into your life is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It is a serious commitment to care for an individual who will rely on you completely—for food, shelter, health, and happiness—for a decade or more. In exchange, this puppy or adult dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/how-to-find-the-perfect-puppy/
| April 28, 2016
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
10 Photos Of People’s New Puppies That Will MELT Your Heart
There is nothing better than welcoming a new puppy to your family. Today, we live vicariously through these 10 people and their new puppy's bright-eyed adorableness. A photo posted by Chester (@chester_the_oes) on Mar 16, 2016 at 10:32am PDT A photo posted by Sunshine The Golden Pup (@sunshinethegoldenpup) on Mar 15, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-photos-of-peoples-new-puppies/
| March 18, 2016