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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Puppy Names That Never Go Out of Style
Having trouble deciding on what to name your new dog? Check out our list of the 150 most popular puppy names that are unique but never go out of style!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/puppy-names/
| September 8, 2015
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Expert Advice: Events
Dogs and Owners Enjoy Summer Obedience and Rally Trials in Minnesota
On Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16, the weekend of AKC obedience and rally trials at On The Run! Canine Center in Ham Lake, Minnesota, arrived—and with it heat and humidity, as is typical for this time of year. But that didn’t stop local dog folks from showing up early to help set up and run the annual Cambridge […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/summer-obedience-rally-trials/
| August 21, 2015
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Is the Australian Shepherd a Good Fit for You?
You've likely seen the beautiful Australian Shepherd, but have you ever wondered if this breed would be a good fit for you?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/australian-shepherd-right-for-you/
| August 18, 2015
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Expert Advice: Feature
Tauskey Treasures: Ultra-Rare Dog Photos Debut Online After 90 Years
Deep in the AKC Gazette photo archive is a battered old Kodak film box. It contains several rare—and extremely fragile—glass negatives taken by Rudolph Tauskey. They date to the early 1920s. Canine photography buffs have assumed for years that all of Tauskey’s glass negatives were lost, but six survive. Using a sophisticated scanner, the AKC Publications […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/tauskey-treasures-ultra-rare-dog-photos-debut-online-90-years/
| July 30, 2015
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Expert Advice: Events
Unusual Event at Welsh Springer National Brings Laughs, Helps a Good Cause
This year’s national specialty for the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America (WSSCA) was held in late April during the Cherry Blossom Cluster in Maryland. We enjoyed four days of competition and camaraderie, and it only rained once! (In 2011 we held our national specialty in Pennsylvania during “The Great Harrisburg Flood.”) Welsh Springer […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/unusual-event-at-welsh-springer-national-brings-laughs-helps-a-good-cause/
| July 28, 2015
Expert Advice: AKC Gazette
How to Find a Quality Golden Retriever Puppy
Finding a quality Golden Retriever puppy can be a daunting task. Experienced Golden owners will agree on the two most important elements in searching for a pup: a reputable breeder, and a quality pedigree. Good breeders understand the importance of pedigree. They select their breeding stock using dogs with parents, grandparents, and other ancestors who […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/gazette/find-golden-retriever-puppy/
| July 24, 2015
Expert Advice: News
Dachshunds in the News!
Dachshunds are bound to pop up anywhere, doing anything. But who has time to keep track of all those Dachsie doings? As a public service, AKC Dog Lovers goes around the corner and around the world to bring you (cue deep-voiced announcer with lots of reverb) DACHSHUNDS IN THE NEWS! Pancevo, Serbia—The Associated Press reported that the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dachshunds-in-the-news/
| July 20, 2015
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Expert Advice: News
Old Dogs Saved from Death, Now Help Others
The Saint Bernard mix looked like he was dead when he was first spotted in a ditch on the side of a road. “We thought he had been hit by a car,” recalls Deborah Workman, executive director of the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs, in Cleveland, the group that took in the 8-year-old stray. The truth was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/old-dogs-saved-death-now-help-others/
| July 20, 2015
Expert Advice: News
Subaru Dog Ads Go From Laughter to Tears
For years Subaru has taken a novel approach in its TV ads: targeting dog owners. The auto maker launched its “Dog tested. Dog approved.” spots in 2010. The campaign was immensely successful at linking Subaru vehicles to the joys of dog ownership, especially among upscale young families that are Subaru’s dream demographic. “The idea was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/subaru-dog-ads-laughter-to-tears/
| July 9, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
60-Second Seminar: Yorkshire Terriers
Got a minute? If so, you can learn the essentials of any breed. Not enough to call yourself an expert, of course. But in the time it takes to watch a TV commercial, you can pick up just enough breed knowledge to bluff your way through a conversation at the dog park. The average adult […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/60-second-seminar/
| July 8, 2015