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Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Be Allergic to Humans?
Runny eyes, a runny nose, and sneezing are all classic signs of a person who is allergic to dogs. But can a dog be allergic to people? Is that even a thing? Yes. And it may be more common than you think. After all, dogs can be allergic to the same types of things people […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-allergic-humans/
| November 21, 2022
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues November 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 – […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-november-2022-2/
| November 21, 2022
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Expert Advice: Events
How to Watch the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving
The annual National Dog Show is arguably the one of the best parts of Thanksgiving. Here's everything you need on how to watch the National Dog Show.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/watch-national-dog-show/
| November 21, 2022
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Expert Advice: Vitamins & Supplements
Probiotics for Dogs
Have you ever taken a probiotic? If you've ever eaten yogurt with live cultures, the answer is probably yes. Probiotics are beneficial or “friendly” gut-dwelling microbes (bacteria and yeasts), and there are billions of them in the gastrointestinal system of all animals. They aid in the digestion of food, fight off potential pathogens, make nutrients […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/probiotics-for-dogs/
| November 18, 2022
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Expert Advice: Puppy Health
How to Tell Your Dog’s Age
When you bring a puppy home, you usually know their birthday and exact age. However, estimating the age of a dog rescued from a shelter can be difficult. Why does knowing your dog's age matter? "The reason it's important to estimate your dog's age is that age influences so many aspects of your dog's quality […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-tell-dog-age/
| November 17, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Upper Respiratory Infections in Dogs: What You Need to Know
Are you noticing your dog has a runny nose and a sudden, harsh cough that sounds like a goose honking? There's a good chance they're suffering from an upper respiratory infection. You might dismiss a cough as something that will pass in a few days. While this is often the case, these types of infections […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/upper-respiratory-infections-dogs-need-know/
| November 17, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
6 Dog Wellness Retreats Where You and Your Pet Can Relax
When we go on vacation, we want to escape from the mad pace of our daily lives. Rest, relaxation, time to meditate, and spend time in nature. But can we feel truly rested when we’ve left our best friend back home? Why not take your dog along with you? Luckily, there are a few wellness […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-wellness-retreats/
| November 16, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Clara Brown of Windrift Tibetan Spaniels
Clara Brown of Santa Rosa, California, has been involved in showing and breeding purebred dogs for more than 50 years. She has bred and shown many champions and obedience-titled dogs, starting with Belgian Tervuren and Golden Retrievers. She has bred and shown Australian Shepherds since 1993. In 2008, she became enchanted with the Tibetan Spaniel […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/akc-breeder-spotlight-clara-brown-windrift-tibetan-spaniels/
| November 15, 2022
Press Releases
AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN DRAWS ENTRY OF MORE THAN 5,300 DOGS IN ITS 22nd YEAR
The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a new record-breaking entry. Five thousand three hundred eighty-five (5,376) dogs will compete for the title of America’s National Champion on December 17 and 18, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Combined with the other weekend events, including the AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin-draws-entry-5300-dogs-22nd-year/
| November 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Havanese History: Bouncing Back from Exile
If you are unfamiliar with the spunky, sturdy breed known as the Havanese, you might make the mistake of thinking it is some sort of Poodle. Or, you might think it is related to the Bichon Frise. If you guessed any of these well-known breeds, you’d be on the right track, because all of them […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/havanese-history-bouncing-back-from-exile/
| November 10, 2022