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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Is the Belgian Sheepdog a Good Fit for You?
Are you considering adding a Belgian Sheepdog to your family? Get to know the breed and see if they're a good fit for you!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/belgian-sheepdog-right-for-you/
| February 1, 2016
![American Foxhound standing in the park.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/31140651/American-Foxhound-standing-in-the-park-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
15 Popular Presidents and Their Dogs
From Washington's Foxhounds to Obama's famous Portuguese Water Dogs, presidential dogs are as traditional as baseball and apple pie. Almost all of our presidents have shared the White House with a dog, and often more than one. These presidential dogs became as much a staple of the capitol as the rest of the First Family […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/15-popular-presidents-and-their-pups/
| February 3, 2023
![2022 AKC Rally National Champion: OTCH9 HC AGCH MACH5 RACH Norwood Color Me Zayne UDX9 OGM RM3 RAE3 HSAd HSBd HXAd HXBd MXC PDS MJC PJS MFG TQX T2B5 (Border Collie) and handler Kim Berkley. 2022 AKC Rally National Championship, held July 8, at the Roberts Centre/Royal Canin Ring in Wilmington, OH.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/10155027/070822_RNC_97802-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Study Measuring Canine Intelligence Ranks Breeds as the Smartest
Every dog owner thinks their dog is intelligent. In flashes of brilliance, your dog lets you know what time it is because he wants dinner and runs to...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/smartest-dog-breeds/
| March 13, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Australian Shepherd History: Behind the Breed’s Herding Heritage
Like many Americans whose ancestors arrived in previous centuries, the Australian Shepherd history is a confounding mix of many different cultures.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/australian-shepherd-history/
| September 3, 2020
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AKC DNA + Health Kit – Included Tests
All AKC DNA + Health Kits include the original 201 markers for genetic identity and parentage verification purposes, as well as over 328 genetic variants for health and traits. Download a pdf of all included tests Health Tests Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS, SN) This genetic variant is associated with an inherited neurological disease characterized by […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/dna/dna-resource-center/akc-dna-health-kit-tests-available/
| July 26, 2023
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Dog Breeds
Schapendoes
This shaggy sheepdog of Holland is also known as the Dutch Sheep Dog. Schapendoes are cheerful, funny, clever and brave and are very good family pets. They also have a strong desire to please.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/schapendoes/
| November 6, 2017
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Former Service Dog ‘Legend’ Introduces Owner to Dog Shows
Owner-handler Kyllian Genzmer, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, got her Belgian Sheepdog to be her pet. "Legend" ended up being so much more.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/belgian-sheepdog-legend-conformation/
| March 8, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Agility Terms & Lingo: What Common Dog Agility Words Mean
The world of dog agility is fast-paced and exciting, but the terminology can be intimidating. Learn the language of dog agility so you can jump right in.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-agility-terms-lingo/
| February 26, 2024
![Shetland Sheepdog laying in its bed in an office on Bring Your Dog to Work Day.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/06165217/Shetland-Sheepdog-laying-in-its-bed-in-an-office-on-Bring-Your-Dog-to-Work-Day-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Health
Imodium (Loperamide) for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
We asked a veterinarian about Imodium® (loperamide) for dogs, why you should use the drug cautiously or not at all, dosages, and the safer alternatives.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/imodium-for-dogs/
| March 4, 2024
![Shetland Sheepdog herding sheep.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Shetland-Sheepdog-herding-sheep-400x267.jpg)
Sports & Events
Herding
AKC’s Herding program offers both tests and trials. The herding test is offered in a non-competitive pass/fail format as an Instinct Test, Herding Test, and Pre-Trial test. All are conducted within a fenced arena and includes the use of livestock such as ducks, sheep, or cattle. During a test, a dog must demonstrate the ability […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/herding/
| October 26, 2017