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Expert Advice: Juniors
Junior Handler Spotlight: Ariella Harris & Her Doberman Pinscher
Seventeen-year-old Ariella Harris was the first person in her family to show dogs. Today she's the number one Junior Handler Doberman Pinscher handler in the country. Although she might be the first dog fancier in the family, Ariella's family members are no strangers to working with animals. As a third-generation horse-woman, Ariella is proud to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-ariella-harris/
| January 5, 2021
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Expert Advice: Events
Bourbon the Whippet Wins Best in Show at the 2020 AKC National Championship
Talk about an intoxicating win. Last month, Bourbon the Whippet left the 2020 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin with a career-capping victory: Best in Show under judge James Moses at the AKC’s flagship show, held December 12 and 13 in Orlando, Florida. The show, which is the largest in the country, aired on […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/whippet-bourbon-wins-best-in-show-2020-national-championship/
| January 17, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Sisters Lian & Jade Chase Excel in Juniors, Hope to Start a Business Together
Sisters Lian Chase and Jade Chase from Peyton, Colorado, are powerful competitors in the show ring—and they're still teenagers. Lian, who is 18, got involved with showing dogs through 4-H when she was 9 years old, and began with AKC shows when she was 11. Younger sister Jade, 15, also began showing dogs through 4-H […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/sisters-lian-jade-junior-handler-spotlight/
| January 27, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Junior Handler Spotlight: Cassidy Hayes Shows Dogs From Toddler to Teen
Cassidy Hayes first stepped into the ring as a toddler—and this year she'll be competing at Westminster for the second time. While she still might be considered young, this 16-year-old from Indiana is already deeply committed both to the sports of purebred dogs and to making dog shows welcoming for newcomers. Family Fun "My parents […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/march-junior-handler-spotlight-cassidy-hayes/
| February 25, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Junior Handler Spotlight: Royal Miller & His Passion For Terriers
A passion for terriers and dog shows led 17-year-old Royal Miller, from Pennsylvania, to become ranked as #7 Junior Handler in the Terrier group. "I never expected to be in the top 10 in my group because of COVID-19," Royal explains. "Yet there I was, winning in juniors and moving up to #7 in the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-royal-miller-passion-terriers/
| April 8, 2021
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Here’s What That Funny Puppy Behavior Really Means
Puppies do the funniest things! Do they know they’re funny? Maybe not, but they are usually having fun. Dogs are especially playful animals; not every species actually engages in play. One thing is certain – dogs like to make their people happy. Here are a few things you may see that are perfectly normal and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/heres-what-that-funny-puppy-behavior-really-means/
| June 12, 2020
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Pamela, David, & Maggie Peat of Pramada Kennels
Talk about a three-peat – just make sure you spell it with a capital “P.” A winning family trio for more than four decades, David and Pamela Peat of Scottsdale, Arizona, along with their daughter Maggie first made a name for themselves in the sport with Longhair Dachshunds. Their Pramada kennel has produced more than […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-peats-pramada-kennels/
| July 16, 2020
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Keep Your Puppy Active and Out of Trouble With Stimulation and Exercise
In the search for something to do, a bored dog can become a destructive dog, digging up your garden or chewing on the furniture for example. This is especially true of puppies because they are curious, eager to learn about the world around them, and full of energy. Plus, they may not yet understand the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/keep-your-puppy-active-and-out-of-trouble-with-stimulation-and-exercise/
| May 7, 2019
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Expert Advice: News
New York City Co-Op May Use DNA Test to Ban Breeds
By: Erika MansourianBy: Erika Mansourian A letter has been sent to the residents of 170 West End Avenue, informing them of a new board policy requiring them to prove the breed of their dog, even going so far as demanding a DNA test in some cases. Since 2011, 27 breeds have been banned from the building […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/new-york-city-co-op-may-use-dna-test-to-ban-breeds/
| June 18, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Celebrate the 4th with 5 State Dogs
On the day we celebrate all things American, let’s remember that dogs have played a vital role in the formation of our national character. They occupy such a special place in our hearts that some states have designated particular breeds as local treasures. Here are five AKC breeds that are official state dogs. STATE DOG […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/5-state-dogs/
| July 1, 2015