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2018 AKC Gun Dog Championships
Premium List Check out the AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship Facebook Gun Dog Championship AKC Event Info Page 2018 Gun Dog Championship Trial Coverage: Brace Reports - 1A FC VK's Twenty Gauge Xr (Deuce) Owner Robyn & Sherwin VanKooten Handler Sean orSherwin VanKooten/Jon Hann Breed/Sex - Vizsla/M with 1B Chicoree's Jake's Bonnie (Bonnie) Owner Fred […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/field-trials/akc-gun-dog-championships/2018-gun-dog-championships/
| March 29, 2018
![Irish Setter panting on a hot summer day, water and drool dripping down.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/irish-setter-closeup-of-mouth-drooling-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Health
Pedialyte (Electrolytes) for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Like humans, dogs lose water and electrolytes through sweat, urination, vomiting, and diarrhea. Out of the options to rehydrate, is Pedialyte good for dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/pedialyte-electrolytes-for-dogs/
| April 17, 2024
![German Wirehaired Pointer being trained with a clicker.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/19114243/German-Wirehaired-Pointer-being-trained-with-a-clicker-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Training
Are Board and Train Programs a Solution to Your Training Problems?
Many dog owners can benefit from professional help, but is board and train the solution? Here's why board and train and why it might not be best.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/board-and-train-programs/
| November 9, 2021
Sports & Events
Retriever Hunting Tests: Eligible Breeds
All dogs six months of age or older from the following breeds are eligible to participate in Retriever Hunting Tests: AKC Recognized and FSS Breeds Airedale Terriers American Water Spaniels Barbet Boykin Spaniels Chesapeake Retrievers Curly-Coated Retrievers Drentsche Patrijshond (Drent) English Springer Spaniels (11/1/22) Flat-Coated Retrievers German Shorthaired Pointer German Wirehaired Pointer Golden Retrievers Irish […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/retrievers/hunting-tests/eligibility/
| October 26, 2017
![Border Collie with a stick in its mouth outdoors.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/06154129/Border-Collie-with-a-stick-in-its-mouth-outdoors-1-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
7 Easy Ways to Keep Your Senior Dog Happy
Senior dogs have specific age-related needs. Here are some easy ways to keep your senior dog happy and repay all their years of friendship.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/keep-your-senior-dog-happy/
| January 20, 2022
![Beagle sitting on command outdoors.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/25140302/Beagle-sitting-on-command-outdoors-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Training
What Common Dog Training Words Mean
Dog training comes with its own lingo. Learn the definitions for common dog training terminology so you can train your dog with confidence.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-training-terms-lingo/
| March 28, 2024
![German Shorthaired Pointer puppies sleeping together in the grass.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/28110148/German-Shorthaired-Pointer-puppies-sleeping-together-in-the-grass-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
German Shorthaired Pointer History: Field Breed And Family Companion
National pride, a lush natural landscape, and abundant game helped the German Shorthaired Pointer rise in popularity. Learn about the breed's history.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/german-shorthaired-pointer-history/
| March 28, 2024
![French Bulldog sitting on the couch home alone.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/19194159/French-Bulldog-sitting-on-the-couch-home-alone-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: News
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2023
Based on American Kennel Club registration statistics, we rank the most popular dog breeds in America each year. The French Bulldog takes the No. 1 spot!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-2023/
| March 20, 2024
![Best of Breed and Best Bred By in Breed/Variety: CH Chantico's Shelter From The Storm CD RN OA NAJ NF, Spaniel (Irish Water); Sporting Group judging at the 2016 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, FL.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ANC2016-Conformation-Sporting-Group-David-0E9A8302-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Attending a Conformation Handling Class: What You Should Know
Watch a dog show, and the routine looks so easy. But handling a dog in the conformation ring is harder than it looks, and takes practice.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/attending-conformation-handling-class/
| April 4, 2024
![Golden Retriever service dog laying down outdoors next to its handicapped owner.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/10122201/Golden-Retriever-service-dog-laying-down-outdoors-next-to-its-handicapped-owner-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Training
Service, Working, Therapy, and Emotional Support Dogs: What’s the Difference?
Service dogs, working dogs, emotional support dogs, and therapy dogs all provide aid and support to humans. But they're not the same. What's the difference?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/service-working-therapy-emotional-support-dogs/
| February 24, 2021