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![Chinese Shar-Pei puppy pooping](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Chinese-SharPei-Puppy-Poop-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: General Health
How to Tell If Your Dog’s Poop Is Healthy
Wondering how healthy your dog is? The proof is in the poop. The below infographic shows how the shape, size, content, color, and consistency of a dog’s poop can give clues into any internal problems you and your vet may have missed or may need to investigate. For instance, watery stools may indicate an intestinal problem, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dogs-poop-says-health/
| November 7, 2019
![Siberian Husky gently taking a treat from a hand.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/03124143/Siberian-Husky-gently-taking-a-treat-from-a-hand-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Bananas?
Can dogs eat bananas? Here's how to safely feed your dog this fruit.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-bananas/
| August 29, 2021
![Dachshund puppies playing together in the grass.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/26124402/Dachshund-puppies-playing-together-in-the-grass-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Puppy Information
What Dog Is Right For Me? How to Choose the Perfect Breed
Congratulations on making the exciting decision to bring a puppy or dog into your home. Whether your new addition will be your first dog or another in a long line of family pets, we're here to guide you along the process of picking the best dog for your individual personality and lifestyle. Getting a dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/what-dog-is-right-for-me/
| November 8, 2022
![Hungry Labrador Retriever waiting for the bowl to be put down.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/08103818/Hungry-Labrador-Retriever-waiting-for-the-bowl-to-be-put-down-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Raspberries?
When it comes to fruit and vegetables, it can be difficult for dog owners to remember which foods are okay for their pets to consume and which ones could prove fatal. So, where do raspberries fall? Can dogs eat raspberries? Yes, raspberries are safe for dogs to eat, but they should be given in moderation. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-my-dog-eat-raspberries/
| April 7, 2022
![Molly the Papillon surrounded by large dogs at Westminster Obedience.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/06143515/Unknown-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: Can my dog...
Can a Big Breed Live With a Small Breed?
Dogs come in all sizes, from the under-6-pound Chihuahua to the up-to-180-pound Saint Bernard. Dog lovers often long to live with small and large dog breeds for the variety of benefits they offer. The tiny English Toy Spaniel will snuggle on your lap, while the athletic Labrador Retriever will run and hike with you for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/can-big-and-small-dogs-live-together/
| December 10, 2018
![Two Chinese Shar-Pei puppies wrestling in the grass outdoors.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sharpei-puppies-playing-in-grass-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: How to...
Are Dogs Playing or Fighting? How to Evaluate Rough Play
If two dogs are wrestling and it seems too rough to you, with all that growling and snarling, body-slamming, and biting of each other’s necks, should you intervene? How can you tell if dogs are playing or fighting? This is normal dog play. Puppies play with their littermates constantly. From around two weeks, when their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/dogs-playing-or-fighting/
| May 9, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
Legislative Successes
The following list highlights some of the AKC Government Relations’ (AKC GR) legislative successes through July 12, 2024. These and other victories have been won in cooperation with AKC federations, clubs, and responsible dog owners and breeders around the country who continue to work tirelessly to promote positive canine legislation in their state and community. […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/successes/
| December 2, 2021
![Senior German Shorthaired Pointer head portrait outdoors.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Senior-German-Shorthaired-Pointer-head-portrait-outdoors-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
How to Improve Your Senior Dog’s Quality of Life
Senior dogs can still have a wonderful quality of life. There are also lots of ways owners can promote movement, health, cognitive function, and comfort.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-improve-your-senior-dogs-quality-of-life/
| May 4, 2021
![Pembroke Welsh Corgi laying down on the feet of its owner on the couch.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/05113835/Pembroke-Welsh-Corgi-laying-down-on-the-feet-of-its-owner-on-the-couch-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Why Does My Dog Chew On My Underwear and Socks?
Dogs that chew socks and underwear items are at risk of suffering from dangerous internal blockages. So knowing why your dog chews on underwear will help.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-does-my-dog-chew-on-my-underwear-and-socks/
| July 22, 2021
![Bichon Frise sitting next to his owner while she picks up poop in the park.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Bichon-Frise-sitting-next-to-his-owner-while-she-picks-up-poop-in-the-park-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Home & Living
Is Dog Poop Compostable?
Is dog poop compostable? Not only is it environmentally friendly, but it is a simple, natural, and inexpensive fertilizer for plants.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/is-dog-poop-compostable/
| June 16, 2021