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Expert Advice: Feature
Why Are People Afraid of Black Dogs?
We know that people associate black cats with Halloween, but people are afraid of black dogs. Some cultures believe that black dogs are bad luck.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/why-people-afraid-black-dogs/
| October 13, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Working Dogs: Meet Four Blue-Collar Dog Breeds
Meet four representatives of the Working Group, blue-collar dogs with strength and smarts, and understand why responsible breeding of working dogs is particularly important.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/working-dogs-blue-collar/
| August 4, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Dog Paralysis: What to Know
Dog paralysis may be permanent or temporary, depending on the cause. Common causes include infections, trauma, spinal stroke and disk disease.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-paralysis-what-to-know/
| August 18, 2023
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Competition/Titles Update Summer 2023
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! Agility Congratulations to this dog on earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-summer-2023/
| September 26, 2023
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AKC Title Recognition Summer 2023
The AKC works with non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog program and the AKC Search & Rescue program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American Flyball Association (NAFA); […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/akc-title-recognition-summer-2023/
| September 26, 2023
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Expert Advice: News
9/11 Dogs You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
The working dogs of 9/11 made many important contributions to rescue, recovery, and raising spirits during tragedy. Here are some of their stories.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dogs-9-11-never-heard-heroes/
| August 30, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Dog Skin Cancer: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment
The word "cancer" instills fear into the heart of every dog owner, but not all growths are cancerous. The most common growth found on dogs are lipomas, which are fat cells. Also commonly found on dogs are sebaceous cysts, which can become cancerous. If your veterinarian has diagnosed your dog with skin cancer, or if […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-skin-cancer-types/
| May 20, 2021
Press Releases
AKC AGILITY LEAGUE ANNOUNCES SUMMER SEASON WINNERS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce the winners of the American Kennel Club Agility League’s summer season. The AKC Agility League recently concluded its fourth season of competition and honored its top teams and competitors. Team champions were […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-agility-league-announces-summer-season-winners/
| September 5, 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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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet the 2023 Winners of AKC Fastest Dog USA
Some of the fastest dogs in the country dashed after the coveted "bunny" lure in a 100-yard Fast CAT dash, in hopes of being named the fastest dog at the 2023 AKC Fastest Dogs USA competition, which aired on ESPN.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-fastest-dogs-usa-winners-2023/
| July 29, 2023