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Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Black Lab Collects Money to Pay for Treats
Who says that dogs don't appreciate the value of money? Holly the Black Labrador Retriever sure knows what a dollar (or multiple) can get her. It's treats! 5-year-old Holly keeps a stash of money hidden away and brings dollars to her owner, Casi Cook, when she wants a treat. According to ABC News, Cook says […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/black-lab-collects-money-to-pay-for-treats/
| September 28, 2017
Expert Advice: Quizzes
How Well Do You Know Breed Nicknames?
Nicknames make everyone's lives easier. We like things short and sweet. And nicknames are usually easier to say, spell, and type. Just like humans have nicknames, "Jon" for Jonathan, "Mike" for Michael, "Jen" for Jennifer, dog breeds do, too. There's "Lab" for Labrador Retriever, "Golden" for Golden Retriever, and "Yorkie" for Yorkshire Terrier. Some […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/how-well-do-you-know-breed-nicknames/
| August 25, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Marine Organizes a Hero’s Goodbye for His Bomb Sniffing Dog
One of the hardest things we have to do in life is say goodbye to our dog when it's his time. It's even harder when you have to say goodbye to the dog who was not only your best friend, but your protector, serving alongside you in Afghanistan. Lance Cpl. Jeff DeYoung spent nine […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/marine-organizes-heros-goodbye-for-bomb-sniffing-dog/
| July 27, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Harley the Therapy Dog Doesn’t Need Sight to Make A Difference
Harley, a Yellow Labrador Retriever, may have lost her sight, but that doesn't stop her from making a difference in the lives of all she meets. Harley and her owner, Rita Harrell, travel to Shriners Hospital for Children every week and visit patients, reports CBS News. Harley is a therapy dog, and a very […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/harley-the-therapy-dog/
| July 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: General Health
What Does Blood in Dog Urine Mean?
There are many different diseases and conditions that can cause blood in dog urine. Here's what you need to know about this symptom.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/blood-in-dog-urine/
| July 17, 2017
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Expert Advice: Government Relations
Another Study Links Sterilization With Certain Health Risks
The results of a retrospective study recently published in Canine Genetics and Epidemiology provides additional evidence of a link between sterilization status and certain health risks. Correlation of Neuter Status and Expression of Heritable Disorders, by Belanger, et al., concludes that several conditions showed an increased risk associated with neutering. The authors emphasize that, “the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/study-links-sterilization-certain-health-risks/
| July 7, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Domestic Detection-Dog Breeding Program: It’s Costly, But Makes Plenty of “Scents”
Members of the P Litter puppies (Labrador Retrievers) move about on their first day of training at the center. The P Litter (TSA/Penn Vet Working Dog Center) was whelped by a foster family and began their training at 8 weeks of age. Each member of this litter is named after a victim of the 9/11 […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/domestic-detection-dog-breeding-program/
| June 28, 2017
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
The Many (Some Surprising) Uses and Benefits of Scent Work
Lisa Mallory's Doberman, Kelly, does an exterior search for birch and anise oil. We've all heard about the incredible power of a dog's nose. Search and rescue dogs locate victims trapped under feet of rubble; K-9s track down fleeing suspects; and detection dogs alert to the presence of explosives, drugs, or other materials. But […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/many-uses-benefits-scent-work/
| June 19, 2017
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Jennifer Young-Hopkins of Y-Farms Kennels
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Jennifer Young-Hopkins of Y-Farms Kennels Each month, the American Kennel Club (AKC) profiles breeders to hear about how they got started, their breeding program, and their experience with AKC Marketplace. We recently spoke with AKC Breeder of Merit Jennifer Young-Hopkins of Y-Farms Kennels in Zachary, La. Here, she answers questions about […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/jennifer-young-hopkins-y-farms-kennels/
| June 9, 2017
Expert Advice: Feature
Service Dogs for Heroes — a Veteran Benefits from Life with a Service Dog
After owning dogs his entire life, retired Marine Cpl. Justin Crabbe feels that having a dog is second nature to him. However, when he enrolled in the United States Marine Corps in 2008, it’s unlikely he realized the crucial role a dog would come to play in his life seven years later. Crabbe is now […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/veteran-benefits-from-life-with-a-service-dog/
| June 8, 2017