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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Dori Anderson of Outbackred Australian Terriers
Dori Anderson, an AKC Breeder of Merit and preservation breeder of Outbackred Australian Terriers, lives in Hartford, Wisconsin. Established in 1983, Outbackred produces show quality Aussies with a focus on temperament, conformation, and structural soundness for future generations. They have produced many AKC Champions. AKC: How did you get started in breeding dogs? Dori: […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-dori-anderson-outbackred-australian-terriers/
| July 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How to Train a Dachshund Puppy
Long on looks and short on training time, Dachshund puppies are fast learners. This determined and highly intelligent hound will follow your instructions, especially if you motivate them to follow your direction, and positive lessons speed the process. Walter Jones, First Vice President of the Dachshund Club of America, remembers George, his family's first Smooth […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-train-a-dachshund-puppy/
| July 8, 2021
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Meet the Participants of the New AKC Trick Dog Title
Chesapeake Bay Retriever Sienna Bay Watermark Dirk DM DS TKN TKI CGC, shows off one of his tricks that helped earn him the new AKC Intermediate Trick Dog title. Eleven-year-old Kya has had an impressive career that includes a conformation championship and rally titles. Being a veteran has limited some of her activities, but that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/meet-the-participants-of-the-new-akc-trick-dog-title/
| June 6, 2017
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Expert Advice: Feature
“Booker T. Pug” Inspires Confidence & Reading Comprehension as Therapy Dog
Tucked inside a plush beanbag-filled playhouse in South Salem Elementary School's media center is everyone's favorite staff member: Mr. Booker T. Pug. It's where he makes a difference in the lives of 900 students every day. The students who read aloud to nonjudgemental Booker and become better readers. The students who come into the media […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/booker-t-pug-inspires-confidence-reading-comprehension-as-therapy-dog/
| July 28, 2020
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Breed Health Testing Requirements
Each breed’s health testing requirements originate with a “parent club,” the AKC-recognized national club devoted to a particular breed. To assist breeders in fulfilling these requirements, AKC has compiled the health testing requirements for each breed, organized by group on the left navigation of this page. AKC Breeder Programs that Require Health Testing: Breeders that participate […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/breed-health-testing-requirements/
| June 18, 2021
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
John Buddie on His Highs, Lows, and the Legacy of Tartanside Collies
For John Buddie, owner-breeder of the prolifically successful Tartanside Collies and the 2015 AKC Breeder of the Year, there was never any doubt about his breed of choice. “My grandparents emigrated from Scotland and Ireland and Collies were the only dog they’d have,” he recalled. “Then one day, when I was about 12, I was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/john-buddie-on-his-highs-lows-and-the-legacy-of-tartanside-collies/
| March 24, 2016
Expert Advice: News
The American Kennel Club Announces the Launch of AKC Marketplace
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the launch of AKC Marketplace with enhanced form and functionality to better serve responsible breeders with the opportunity to promote themselves directly to potential dog owners. Through interactive profile pages, unlimited listings and a user-friendly experience, AKC Marketplace helps breeders get in front of more dog owners, showcase all […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-marketplace-launch/
| December 22, 2015
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Why Picking a Breeder Is Just as Important as Picking a Puppy
You want to add a new dog to the family and have decided on the breed. You are excited about bringing a puppy home, but now a different search begins — for the right breeder. Adding a puppy to the family is a big decision to be made carefully, not impulsively. Selecting a responsible […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/picking-breeder-important-picking-puppy/
| May 31, 2017
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Beauceron vs. Doberman: How to Tell the Difference
You are no doubt familiar with the Doberman Pinscher. After all, they are very popular. Dobermans are distinguished and powerful with a keen intellect, and you might think their size, strength, and markings make them one of a kind. But there is a like-sized, equally powerful, and similarly attractive breed you might mistake for the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/beauceron-vs-doberman/
| May 19, 2021
Expert Advice: Puppy Information
Why I Chose to Buy a Puppy Using AKC Marketplace
Header photo courtesy of Nancy Bishop, AKC Breeder of Merit The decision to get a puppy is a big one. First, there's deciding what kind of puppy you want, choosing a breed, and then, finding a reputable and professional breeder to ensure you are getting the dog of your dreams. And finding the right breeder […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/why-i-chose-to-buy-a-puppy-using-the-akc-marketplace/
| July 8, 2016