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Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
7 Easy Ways to Keep Your Senior Dog Happy
Senior dogs have specific age-related needs. Here are some easy ways to keep your senior dog happy and repay all their years of friendship.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/keep-your-senior-dog-happy/
| January 20, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet the 2024 AKC National Agility Championship Winners
Over 1000 dogs participated in the 2024 AKC National Agility Championship presented by YuMOVE to show off their skills as America's top Agility dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2024-akc-national-agility-championship-winners/
| March 28, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
How Is a Dog’s Coat Length and Type Inherited?
What makes your dog's coat long, short, straight, curly, wiry or silky? Most coat types are determined by genes at just three genetic locations.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dogs-coat-length-type/
| April 9, 2024
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Expert Advice: News
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2023
Based on American Kennel Club registration statistics, we rank the most popular dog breeds in America each year. The French Bulldog takes the No. 1 spot!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-2023/
| March 20, 2024
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
How to Find and Choose a Dog Walker
It can be difficult to find a dog walker that you trust with your beloved pup. Here are some tips to help you choose the right one.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/finding-a-dog-walker/
| May 26, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet Junior Handler Delia DiPonio
Fifteen-year-old Delia DiPonio of Dorado, Puerto Rico got started training in agility at home with a small obstacle kit she purchased on the internet....
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-delia-diponio/
| January 11, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet Junior Handler Gabriella Casanova
Gabriella Casanova from Cicero, New York, is proof that you don't need to come from a dog family to be involved in dog sports.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-gabriella-casanova/
| January 29, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dental Health
Is a Dog’s Mouth Cleaner Than a Human’s?
You’ve probably heard the expression “a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s mouth" at least once in your life. Is it true?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/is-dogs-mouth-cleaner-than-humans/
| February 1, 2021
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Dogs That Are Good With Cats
There are dog people and there are cat people — but what about those of us who love both? Can we have a cat and a dog in our household, or are they truly mortal enemies? Rest assured, dogs and cats can become the best of friends, or at least learn to peacefully coexist. If […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogs-that-are-good-with-cats/
| February 24, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
What Is a Double Coat, and What Dog Breeds Are Double-Coated?
From double to single, long to hairless, and curly to wiry, dogs' coats come in different textures, lengths, and colors. So what's a double coat?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/double-coated-dog-breeds/
| February 22, 2024