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Expert Advice: News
German Shepherd Saves 7-Year-Old Girl From Venomous Rattlesnake
A German Shepherd Dog named Haus is fighting for his life after defending his 7-year-old owner from a snake. On Wednesday, March 11, Molly DeLuca was in her grandmother’s Tampa backyard with Haus when a venomous eastern diamondback rattlesnake approached them, Fox 13 reported. Haus positioned himself between Molly and the snake, taking three bites, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/german-shepherd-saves-7-year-old-girl-from-venomous-rattlesnake/
| May 13, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Family Of Marine Killed In Afghanistan Gets His War Dog
On July 19, 2012, at only 23 years old, Marine Joshua Ashley was killed by an IED blast while serving in Afghanistan. His beloved war dog, a German Shepherd named Sirius, was with him. Sirius survived the explosion. This year, Sirius was retired, and Ashley’s family was given the chance to offer him a permanent […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/family-of-marine-killed-in-afghanistan-gets-his-war-dog/
| March 2, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Canadian Police Ask for Help Naming New Puppy Recruits
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are seeking the help of the public to name up to 13 puppies expected to be born this spring. The puppies, all German Shepherd Dogs, are bred at the Police Dog Service Training Centre in Alberta, Canada. “RCMP police service dog teams are an integral part of front line […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/canadian-police-ask-for-help-naming-puppy-recruits/
| February 25, 2016
Expert Advice: News
10 Police K-9s Receive Bulletproof Vests Thanks To Fundraiser
In the summer of 2014, a K-9 cop named Kye, with the Oklahoma City Police Department, was fatally stabbed while apprehending a burglary suspect. The German Shepherd Dog was given a full-honors funeral—Kye’s casket was draped with an American flag and was flanked by two uniformed officers (a photo of his handler Sgt. Ryan Stark […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/police-k9s-receive-bulletproof-vests/
| December 1, 2015
Expert Advice: Feature
Vietnam Vet Helps War Dogs in Memory Of The One He Had To Leave Behind
The War DogIt was May of 1966, and Ron Aiello was on his first patrol as a new Marine, leading an inspection of two villages in Vietnam. His military working dog, Stormy, walked ahead of him with the other Marines following at a distance. As they reached a clearing, Stormy suddenly stopped. Aiello bent down […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/vietnam-vet-helps-war-dogs/
| November 10, 2015
Expert Advice: Feature
Breed Improvements: Old Problems and New Solutions
There is a general movement within the dog world that has breeders and their clubs looking for new ways to make breed improvements. This is occurring because of the growing arsenal of tools available to breeders and their clubs. Given these conditions, the opportunity for making improvements is well within the reach of most clubs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/breed-improvements-problems-solutions-specialty-show/
| April 23, 2015
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Band of Working Dogs Keep the Peace at the Pittsburgh Zoo
Guardians of the ZooAfrican elephants are the unexpected residents of 724 acres of lush forest and pasture in southwest Pennsylvania. Even more surprising, is a group of elite canines that helps to protect these endangered animals from wildlife and human intruders. The International Conservation Center (ICC), which is part of the Pittsburgh Zoo, is dedicated […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogs-protect-elephants-pittsburgh-zoo/
| May 20, 2015
Expert Advice: News
French Bulldog Is Most Popular Dog In New York City
The French Bulldog is the most popular dog breed in New York City for 2015, according to AKC registration data. While the family-friendly Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed in the United States, the adaptable French Bulldog holds the No. 1 spot in the nation's largest city. However, the Frenchie isn't top dog in every […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/french-bulldog-most-popular-breed-nyc/
| February 22, 2016
Expert Advice: Events
Junior Spotlight: A Competitor from the Last Frontier
Staying competitive out of state while competing in Alaska is not as easy as it may sound. Sixteen-year-old Junior Handler Destiny Lytle can confirm that. Growing up a resident of Palmer, Alaska, she’s had to deal with some extreme weather while still maintaining a high level of competitiveness. Destiny says that the average Alaskan sporting […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/junior-spotlight-a-competitor-from-the-last-frontier/
| January 19, 2016
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Help! My Dog Is Hyperactive
It's one of the most commonly reported behavioral concerns of CGC and AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy dog owners. The complaint is that the dog is "hyper" or "too active." In most cases, the problem is really that the dog owner needs some education and the dog may need a more suitable daily schedule and exercise plan. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/help-hyperactive-dog/
| January 28, 2011