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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Get to Know the Pointer Breeds
Originally bred as hunting companions, pointing breeds excel at tracking upland game for their owners. So which dogs are pointers, and what did they originally do?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/sporting-group-pointer-breeds/
| August 7, 2023
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Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Do Some Dogs Have Blue Tongues?
Learn more about blue tongue dogs. Which breeds have them (its not just Chow Chows) and why, and when it's something to see your veterinarian about.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/why-some-dogs-have-blue-tongues/
| August 3, 2023
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Canine Bladder Stones
Marthina Greer First presented Pure Dog Talk Jan 2023 Bladder stones are the quintessential “which came first, the chicken or the egg” question. By this, we mean that a dog can have a bladder symptoms that are caused by a bladder stone, or the bladder infection can cause bladder stones to form. Which then becomes […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/inner-circle-newsletter/canine-bladder-stones-marthina-greer/
| July 31, 2023
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AKC DNA + Health Kit – Included Tests
All AKC DNA + Health Kits include the original 201 markers for genetic identity and parentage verification purposes, as well as over 328 genetic variants for health and traits. Download a pdf of all included tests Health Tests Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS, SN) This genetic variant is associated with an inherited neurological disease characterized by […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/dna/dna-resource-center/akc-dna-health-kit-tests-available/
| July 26, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Junior Handler Spotlight: Olivia Merrill
At 10 years old, Olivia Merrill is an active Junior Handler of over eight years. After a house fire, the dog show community helped her family rebuild.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-olivia-merrill/
| July 21, 2023
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AKC Eddy Award
Good breeders breed good dogs, and the best breeders know that education is paramount to their success. In 2023, the AKC launched the AKC Eddy Award program to recognize Parent Clubs who go above and beyond in their breeder education efforts. Despite working towards the same goal, each club took their own approach and produced […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/resources-for-clubs/akc-eddy-award/
| July 12, 2023
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Facts About the Dogue de Bordeaux
With a serious expression, muscular build, and massive head, the Dogue de Bordeaux is an impressive breed. But the DDB also makes a loving and devoted companion. Here's what to know about this breed. 1. The DDB Is a Devoted Companion This dog makes an excellent companion, deeply devoted to their owners. They're calm, affectionate, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogue-de-bordeaux-facts/
| May 2, 2023
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Expert Advice: Weight Management
Is Intermittent Fasting Safe for Dogs?
Humans often try new trending diets to help them lose weight. If you want to help your dog shed some few pounds though, should you try intermittent fasting, and is it safe for dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/intermittent-fasting-for-dogs/
| April 14, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Lhasa Apso Versus Shih Tzu: How to Tell the Difference
They're adorable. Those small, sturdy dogs with their regal bearing and long, gorgeous coats. But which breed are you admiring? The Shih Tzu (pronounced “sheed-zoo" or “sheet-su") or the Lhasa Apso? To the untrained eye, it can be hard to tell these two dogs apart, especially in full coat. But in fact, although these breeds […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/lhasa-apso-versus-shih-tzu-how-to-tell-the-difference/
| April 11, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2022
The AKC uses registration data to collect the most popular breeds of the past year, and for the first time in history, the French Bulldog takes the #1 spot
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-2022/
| March 15, 2023