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Expert Advice: How to...
How to Care for Giant Dog Breeds & Extra-Large Dogs
From the Anatolian Shepherd Dog to the Tibetan Mastiff and all the giant breeds in between, these big dogs are some of the kindest and most hardworking dogs out there. From companions lounging on couches to working alongside people, giant dogs excel at a variety of jobs and sports. But not every home, family, or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/care-giant-breeds/
| September 16, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Where to Attend Dog-Friendly Major League Baseball Games This Season
The Major League Baseball season has officially begun and stadiums are pretty much at full capacity. What better way to celebrate than by planning to take your pup to the park to catch a game? Believe it or not, many of the MLB teams sponsor dog-friendly nights so that you can enjoy watching your favorite […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-friendly-major-league-baseball-games/
| June 7, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Answering New Puppy Owner Misconceptions About Pet Insurance
The love, time and patience that breeders put into each litter is evident by the well-tempered, healthy puppies they send home with excited new puppy owners. New puppy owners may not be well informed about the benefits of pet insurance and turn to their breeder for advice. To help breeders best advise their puppy buyers, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/answering-new-puppy-owner-misconceptions-about-pet-insurance/
| December 10, 2018
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Expert Advice: Puppy Health
Is Your Puppy Drinking Enough Water?
Puppies actually need to drink more water than adult dogs. Learn how much water your puppy needs at various stages and how much is too much.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppy-drinking-enough-water/
| March 21, 2019
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Expert Advice: Health
Ear Hematoma in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Your dog's earflap has many functions, like funneling sound into the ear and keeping out dirt and debris. This also leaves it vulnerable to developing a painful blister called an aural hematoma or dog ear hematoma.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/ear-hematoma-in-dogs/
| April 8, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Chow Chow Facts You May Not Know
The regal Chow Chow has a fascinating history and many unique features. But did you know that they have blue-black tongues? Read on to learn more about this breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/fun-facts-chow-chow/
| October 14, 2015
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Tapeworms in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
One of the most common worms found in dogs is a tapeworm. Tapeworms are an intestinal parasite, meaning that they're inside of your dog's intestines. Along with roundworm, hookworm, and whipworm, this flat, segmented worm is found in dogs, cats, humans, and many other species around the world. Here's what you should know about tapeworms in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/tapeworms-in-dogs/
| December 21, 2015
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Patriotic Puppy Program … A Look Back at 2023
As 2024 moves quickly through the first quarter of the year, it’s easy to get focused on the next big thing. Afterall, AKC is hosting the Detection Dog Conference again in July, which requires significant effort and focus to ensure a quality event. However, 2023 was a banner year for the AKC Detection Dog Task […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-pilot-detection-puppy-rearing-program/patriotic-puppy-program-look-back-2023/
| March 28, 2024
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
How Much Exercise Does a Dog Need Every Day?
If you own a dog, you have probably found yourself wondering how much exercise a dog needs daily. Depending on your schedule, that question might sometimes sound more like “How much exercise does a dog really need every day?” As with people, the answer varies from dog to dog and is dependent on age, health, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-much-exercise-does-dog-need/
| February 28, 2023
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs: Closer to Solving the Mystery?
Since diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy was identified in 2018, researchers have linked it to diets with peas, lentils and possibly potatoes.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/dilated-cardiomyopathy-dogs-update/
| July 5, 2023