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Expert Advice: News
German Shepherd Missing for 4 Years Shows Up on Owner’s Doorstep
Amazing news for the McDonald family of Salisbury, NC. The couple was reunited with their German Shepherd, Molly, after she had been missing for four years, reports WBTV. They don't know how Molly found her way home, but when Joel McDonald opened his front door last Tuesday, he found a dog that looked a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/german-shepherd-missing-4-years-returns/
| April 4, 2017
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Expert Advice: General Health
What to Do if Your Dog Eats a Chicken Bone
Despite our best efforts, accidents happen, and our dogs are likely to eat something they shouldn’t at some point in their lives. Usually, our dogs will steal a yummy piece of people food off the counter or off of the plate of an unsuspecting guest, even if we’re doing the best we can to prevent […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/what-to-do-dog-eats-chicken-bone/
| June 22, 2017
Chairman's Reports
March 2018 Chairman’s Report
THE NEW AKC MUSEUM OF THE DOG We celebrate our passion for purebred dogs every day of our lives – at dog shows, matches, club meetings, social gatherings, and certainly at home with our beloved canine companions. Because we must be the voice for our dogs, we cannot be an echo chamber. With pet ownership […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/march-2018-chairmans-report/
| March 14, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
We’ve Launched the New AKC.org!
We are excited to share that the new AKC.org is here! The website has been completely redesigned based on important feedback from the Fancy, Club members, Delegates, Breeders, dog lovers everywhere and others. Here's a reminder of what's new on the site: New and improved search. Searching for information on our site has never been easier! Not only are results more […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/weve-launched-new-akc-org/
| March 5, 2018
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
How Long Does a Dog Stay in Heat?
From about six months old to through the rest of her life, a female dog will experience estrus, or heat, roughly every six months. This is the period of time when she’s receptive to mating. Hormonal changes will cause pronounced differences in your dog that will indicate she’s in heat, including a swollen vulva, bleeding, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/how-long-are-dogs-in-heat/
| July 30, 2015
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
When Do Dogs Go Into Heat?
A female dog reaches sexual maturity at around six months old. The stage of the cycle when she’s receptive to mating is called estrus, or heat. During this stage, there’s an increase in estrogen levels, then a sharp decrease and then her ovaries release eggs. Although six months old is the average age of a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/when-dogs-in-heat/
| July 30, 2015
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Small Dogs That Don’t Shed
Not everyone enjoys cleaning up copious amounts of dog hair. If you are looking for a small dog with equally small amounts of shedding hair, you are in luck. From small dogs that don't shed at all, to dogs who shed minimally, here are the dog breeds you need to know about to help you […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/small-dogs-that-dont-shed/
| June 24, 2016
Chairman's Reports
December 2017 Chairman’s Report
As we near the end of our 133rd year as America’s strongest advocate for purebred dogs, it is a privilege to reflect on how much we have accomplished. The cornerstone of our mission, AKC Sports and Events are our link to the past, present and future. In 2017 we challenged ourselves to create a path […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/december-2017-chairmans-report/
| December 15, 2017
Chairman's Reports
September 2017 Chairman’s Report
At the American Kennel Club, our love of dogs knows no bounds, and our educational mission compels us to share our passion as broadly as possible. Reimagining the AKC Museum of the Dog in its original home in New York City is an exciting opportunity for us to introduce the wonders of the purebred dog […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/september-2017-chairmans-report/
| September 13, 2017
Chairman's Reports
June 2017 Chairman’s Report
Making New Strides in Canine Health Whether our passion lies in the show ring, the field, the whelping box, or any combination thereof, our goal to produce, raise and own healthy purebred dogs is one we all share. With that objective in mind, I would like to tell you about the incredible advancements that we […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/june-2017-chairmans-report/
| June 13, 2017