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Expert Advice: Health
How Does Dog Eyesight Work? What Do Dogs See?
Your dog's eye and vision evolved to emphasize the vision needed for hunting at night. Yours evolved for picking berries during the day. Here's how.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/what-do-dogs-see/
| February 27, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
Is Your Dog in Pain? Signs and Symptoms of Pain
Wondering how to tell when your dog is in pain? Usually, there are signs. Here's what to look for and how to help if you suspect chronic pain.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/signs-dog-is-in-pain/
| January 7, 2021
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Breeds by Year Recognized
The AKC currently registers 200 dog breeds. The chart below lists all AKC recognized breeds and the year they first became registrable with the AKC. DATE – BREED 1878 – Pointer 1878 – Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) 1878 – Spaniel (Clumber) 1878 – Spaniel (Cocker) 1878 – Setter (English) 1878 – Setter (Gordon) 1878 – Setter […]
https://www.akc.org/press-center/articles-resources/facts-and-stats/breeds-year-recognized/
| August 12, 2019
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Expert Advice: Health
Cherry Eye in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
It's easy to panic when you see something on your dog's eye, especially if it's a large pink or reddish bump, which could be cherry eye in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cherry-eye-in-dogs/
| January 26, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
Liver Cancer in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Liver cancer in dogs can seriously impact your dog's lifespan. Learn more about the types, signs, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/liver-cancer-in-dogs/
| January 29, 2024
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Expert Advice: News
Does Dog Breed Affect Behavior? In a Word, Yes.
A combination of breed and socialization will help determine how your dog will behave. Here's why breed matters when selecting a pet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/does-dog-breed-affect-behavior/
| May 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
How to Channel Working Breeds’ Energy Into Dog Sports
The big, strong dogs of the Working Group always stand out in a crowd. Which dog sports are best to channel their energy, depending on the breed?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/working-breeds-dog-sports/
| February 1, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
Cancer in Dogs: What to Know
Over their lifetime, cancer affects one in three dogs. Understand this high risk and life threatening disease so you know the signs and treatments.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cancer-in-dogs/
| January 30, 2024
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Expert Advice: Breed Preservation
Get to Know the Sennenhunde Breeds
Four Sennenhunds—the Bernese Mountain Dog, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Entlebucher Mountain Dog, excelled as all-around...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/sennenhunde-breeds/
| January 26, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
Nasal Tumors in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Nasal tumors in dogs aren't common, but they are serious. Learn to recognize the signs so your dog can get life-extending treatment as soon as possible.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/nasal-tumors-in-dogs/
| January 24, 2024