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Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
10 Things Only a Norwich Terrier Owner Would Understand
Norwich Terriers are confident, affectionate, stubborn, and energetic. They are natural explorers and companions, willing to follow their person to the edge of the world or simply the edge of the couch.They may be the smallest of the Terriers, but they pack an oversized personality. If you have one of these characters at home, you […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-things-only-a-norwich-terrier-owner-would-understand/
| January 1, 2009
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Loss Of Pigmentation In Dogs
ASK AKC Dear AKC: My two-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever usually has a black nose but this winter it turned a very light pink. His nose is not dry, but looks like someone drained the color out of it. What causes this? Is there anything I can do to fix it? -- In the Pink Dear […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/loss-of-pigmentation-in-dogs/
| April 26, 2015
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Advice from the Breeder: Miriam “Buffy” Stamm, Anstamm Scottish Terriers
(AKC Breeder of Merit Buffy Stamm was co-breeder of the 2010 Westminster Best in Show winner, GCh. Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot. In 2008, She was named AKC Terrier Breeder of the Year.) A few years ago, our most promising young stud dog had already sired the Best of Winners at two national specialties. One of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/advice-from-the-breeder-miriam/
| July 14, 2015
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Meet the Master Breeders: James W. Smith, Absolutely Smooth Fox Terriers
Smith, the 2012 AKC Breeder of the Year, attended his first dog show with a Dalmatian in 1956 and has been involved in the sport ever since. He quickly gravitated to the terrier rings and acquired a Wire Fox Terrier in 1957. His first Smooth came in 1962. The AKC delegate from the Dalmatian Club of America for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/meet-master-breeders-smith/
| July 7, 2015
Expert Advice: Basic Training
You’re Talking to Me? How to Make Your Dog Want to Come When Called
“My dog comes to me when we’re at home, but at the park, it’s like I’m not even there!” Could you say this about your dog? A reliable recall, or “come when called,” might be the most important thing to teach your dog. It can also be hard to teach, usually because we unwittingly sabotage […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/make-your-dog-come-when-called/
| April 11, 2017
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Coprophagia – Dog Eating Poop
Ask AKC Dear AKC : We have two nine-month old Yorkshire Terriers. They are wonderful, energetic little bundles of fun but the little female will look for and consume their feces. I pick up their stools around the yard but inadvertently I miss some. Is there any supplement I can give her in her food that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/coprophagia-dog-eating-poop/
| April 24, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Best Dog Breed For Families With Kids
ASK AKC Dear AKC: Our family is searching for the right breed of dog for our family. We have two sons at home, 12 and 13 years old, and are looking for a small family pet of 35 lb. or less in weight fully grown. Any advice you can give would be appreciated. -- Looking […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/best-dog-breed-for-families/
| May 17, 2017
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Celebrates Irish Dog Breeds in Spirit of St. Patrick’s Day
AKC Celebrates 125th Anniversary and Tips its Hat to Two Irish Breeds That Were Among the First Recognized In honor of St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th, the American Kennel Club® (AKC) celebrates the loveable breeds of Irish descent. Notable Irish breeds include the Irish Red & White Setter which was welcomed into the AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-celebrates-irish-dog-breeds-in-spirit-of-st-patri-2/
| March 10, 2009
Press Releases
AKC Director of Judging Operations Peter Gaeta Retires
The American Kennel Club® announced today that Director of Judging Operations, Peter Gaeta will retire on March 2, 2009. Gaeta joined AKC in 1999 as an Executive Field Representative in the Fort Worth-Dallas area. In July 2005 he was promoted to Director of Judging Operations and began working in the Raleigh AKC Operations Center. "Peter’s […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-director-of-judging-operations-peter-gaeta-retires/
| February 26, 2009
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John T. Marvin Photography Collection
AKV 1.0 c.1800-1985 1920-1965 [bulk] 1.5 linear ft (in 3 boxes) Processed by Norma Rosado-Blake; Additions, edits, and conversion of legacy inventories by Brynn White Click here to the view complete inventory and/or to search all AKC archival collections Biographical Note Dog show judge, author and bibliophile John T. Marvin (1906-1988) was one of […]
https://www.akc.org/about/archive/guide-collections/john-t-marvin-photography-collection/
| January 9, 2018