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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2022
The AKC uses registration data to collect the most popular breeds of the past year, and for the first time in history, the French Bulldog takes the #1 spot
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-2022/
| March 15, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Millie, the Great Dane, Dock Dives for the Joy of It All
Diving Dog Millie is a 4-year-old brindle Great Dane who has jumped 24.5 feet in Diving Dogs, and is competing at the Diving Dogs Challenge airing on April 9, 2023, on ESPN2.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/millie-great-dane-diving-dogs/
| April 6, 2023
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Expert Advice: How to...
Tips for Finding and Working With a Responsible Breeder
Finding a responsible breeder you trust is your first—and most important—step to finding your new best friend. Breeders are invaluable resources. Not only are they a bridge between you and your perfect dog, but you can also rely on them throughout your dog’s lifetime. Think of a breeder as your own private guide to all […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/9-tips-finding-working-responsible-breeder/
| March 12, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Irish Wolfhound History: Behind the Ancient Breed of Ireland
There is such a thing as being too good at your job. Just ask the Irish Wolfhound. As far back as Roman times, there were accounts of large Greyhound-like dogs in Ireland – called cú faoil in ancient Gaelic – revered for their size and ferocity. Some Irish chieftains and warriors even grafted the word […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/irish-wolfhound-history-behind-the-breed/
| October 15, 2020
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Expert Advice: Grooming
7 Dog Breeds With Minimal Grooming Needs
When it comes to choosing the right dog breed for you and your family, there are a lot of different things to consider. Temperament, exercise needs, size, and maintenance are all important aspects of your decision. Some people prefer a lower-maintenance breed, which often means that the dogs require little grooming. Of course, regular baths […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-breeds-minimal-grooming/
| May 31, 2017
Expert Advice: Weight Management
Breed Weight Chart
Breed Weight Male Weight Female Affenpinschers 7-10 pounds 7-10 pounds Afghan Hounds 50-60 pounds 50-60 pounds Airedale Terriers 50-70 pounds 50-70 pounds Akitas 100-130 pounds 70-100 pounds Alaskan Malamutes 85 pounds 75 pounds American English Coonhounds 45-65 pounds 45-65 pounds American Eskimo Dogs 6-10 pounds (toy), 10-20 pounds (miniature), 25-35 pounds (standard) 6-10 pounds (toy), […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/breed-weight-chart/
| May 11, 2017
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
What Makes an Animal a Canid?
It's no wonder we describe dogs as "man's best friend." As the oldest domesticated animals, dogs are smart and social, just like their wolf ancestors. Dogs and wolves are part of the diverse biological family of animals called Canidae. But what makes an animal a "canid," and more importantly, what specifically makes a domestic dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/what-makes-animal-canid/
| February 8, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Meet Terri Walker of Le Berger Bien Aime Pyrenean Shepherds
Terri Walker, of Le Berger Bien Aime (the beloved shepherd) in Tennessee, fell in love with Pyrenean Shepherds in the ’90s. She is involved in several international health initiatives on behalf of the breed, has hosted international forums, and written many breed-related articles. Terri is a long-standing member of the breed clubs in the US […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/meet-terri-walker-le-berger-bien-aime-pyrenean-shepherds/
| December 14, 2022
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Expert Advice: Genetics & Strategies
Why Do Siberian Huskies Have Blue Eyes?
Blue eyes in Siberian Huskies are caused by a different genetic mutation than other dog breeds.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/siberian-huskies-blue-eyes/
| April 11, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Low-Impact Dog Sports That Are Easy on Joints
Canine athletes come in all shapes, sizes, and levels of physical abilities. When people think of dog sports, they often think of the highest energy...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/low-impact-dog-sports/
| August 19, 2022