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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Best Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs
Before you start searching for the best dog food for sensitive stomachs, it's important to start out by figuring out what's causing your dog's digestion issues. Some dogs—just like some people—are sensitive to certain food ingredients. For others, a sensitive stomach could be a sign of a more serious problem. Make an appointment with your […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/best-dog-food-sensitive-stomachs/
| December 13, 2022
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Expert Advice: Flea & Tick
Flea and Tick Protection for Puppies
After you’ve welcomed a new puppy into your home, it's important to ensure you're setting your puppy up for a long and happy life. Flea and tick protection for puppies is a critical part of that. Add flea and tick puppy prevention to your checklist, along with required and recommended vaccinations for your puppy, the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/flea-tick-protection-puppies/
| December 13, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Dog Diarrhea: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments
Most dogs have had diarrhea in their life. Learn when it's a cause for concern, how to treat it, and when you should go to the vet for dog diarrhea.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-diarrhea/
| December 13, 2022
![Lincoln sneaks a quick smooch with his handler Jon Izant during a break in a Saturday Search Dog training session in Tacoma, Washington.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/16120244/Lincoln-2-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Feature
Search and Rescue Dog ‘Lincoln’ Recognized for Missing People Work
Lincoln is one of five 2022 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence recipients. He won the Search and Rescue category. This category recognizes dogs certified to assist in wilderness and urban tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and locating missing people. It’s only fitting that search and rescue is part of 70-pound Lincoln’s identity. The 5-year-old Flat-Coated Retriever […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/search-rescue-dog-lincoln-looks-long-game/
| December 12, 2022
![Judge Joe Wyant and Scout enjoy a few moments together between cases at the Coweta County (Georgia) Juvenile Court.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/17122432/Scout-5-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Feature
‘Scout’ the Courthouse Boykin Spaniel Helps Kids in Stressful Times
Scout is one of five 2022 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence recipients. She won the Exemplary Companion category. This category recognizes dogs without formal training or certification that have nonetheless distinguished themselves in some way and have made a meaningful contribution to their owners or communities. For almost a decade, Scout has been going to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/scout-the-courthouse-boykin-spaniel-helps-kids-in-stressful-times/
| December 12, 2022
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues December 2022
AKC Government Relations continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2022 Legislation Tracking map and click on “Federal Bills” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the federal level include: U.S. Congress – H.R. 2840/S. […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-december-2022/
| December 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: Events
AKC National Championship Winners Through the Years
These champion show dogs took the top prize in conformation at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-national-championship-winners-roundup/
| December 12, 2022
Legislative Alerts
US Congress: AR Groups Are Making Year End Push on Arbitrary One-Size-Fits-All Breeder Regulation – Contact Your Members of US Congress and Senate Today
Anti-breeder and animal rights groups are making a year-end push on Capitol Hill to advance arbitrary and harmful federal breeder regulations (H.R. 2840 /S. 1385) called the “Puppy Protection Act”. This bill would mandate arbitrary new requirements for certain hobby and professional dog breeders, and continues to gain support Congress. We urge all responsible dog […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/us-congress-ar-groups-making-year-end-push-arbitrary-one-size-fits-breeder-regulation-contact-members-us-congress-senate-today/
| December 9, 2022
![Cavalier King Charles Spaniel lying on a yellow couch under a brown blanket.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/08152408/Cavalier-King-Charles-Spaniel-lying-on-a-yellow-couch-under-a-brown-blanket-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Do Dogs Get Headaches?
Can dogs get headaches? We explore the science behind headaches in dogs and share what to do if you think your dog might have a headache.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/do-dogs-get-headaches/
| December 9, 2022
![Owner-Handled Best In Show, Owner-Handled Hound Group First, and Owner-Handled Best of Breed: GCHS CH Baha Pyramid Scheme BN JC NAJ BCAT CGC TKA (Ponzi), Saluki with owner/handler Caroline Coile; 2019 National Owner-Handled Series Finals, Orlando, FL.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/19170305/QG5A1760-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: News
How to Watch the 2023 AKC National Championship, Presented by Royal Canin
The 2023 AKC National Championship is just around the corner! Make sure you're tuning in so you can see who's crowned Best in Show.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/watch-akc-national-championship/
| December 8, 2022