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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
13 of the Most Trainable Dog Breeds
Usually, when we ask if a dog is smart, we really want to know how trainable they are. Although intelligence is a major component in a dog's ability to learn, each breed has a distinct personality, instinctive drive, and genetic heritage, which will affect trainability. For example, some breeds were developed to work cooperatively with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/13-of-the-most-trainable-breeds/
| January 18, 2018
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2022 Patriotic Puppy Program Graduates
2023 | 2022 Meet some of the 2022 Graduates of AKC Patriotic Puppy Program Other Placements: Kirsten Fulk of Tyler, TX, has successfully placed two dogs; Daisy and Doug: Daisy - Black Lab - DOB 9/20/21 was placed with TSA through Arete Canine on 2/10/22. Doug -Black Lab - DOB 9/20/21 was accepted […]
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| July 3, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
9 Calm Dog Breeds
The American Kennel Club recognizes many breeds, and each possesses a purpose-bred set of physical and behavioral characteristics. Purebred dogs within each of the seven AKC breed groups are expected to conform to a particular breed standard. One of the more identifiable elements of a canine breed standard is temperament. Temperament has been defined as an animal’s […]
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| December 11, 2019
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Best Breeder Practices for Producing Healthy Puppies for Pets
Breeding dogs that produce quality pets has never been more important in the dog breeding profession. Crossing a healthy, high-quality sire and dam is a good place to start, though there are many other considerations along the way. Practicing good nutrition, having a quality water supply, adhering to vaccination schedules, staying on top of parasite […]
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| February 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Dog Breeding Pregnancy & Nutrition: Q&A With Experts
No matter how experienced you become at dog breeding and whelping litters of puppies, you may sometimes face scenarios you have not seen before. Purina Pro Plan turned to experts to answer questions related to dog breeding. Purina senior research Nutritionist Arleigh Reynolds, DVM, Ph.D., DACVN, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, and Andrea Hesser, DVM, DACT, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dog-breeding-pregnancy-nutrition-qa-with-experts/
| February 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Top 10 Breeds of the 1930s
The Boston Terrier became the first breed to enjoy the number-one position for two decades, though the breed fell to the number-two position in the 1920s after its initial reign atop the list in the 1910s. The records of the Boston Terrier Club of America show that the breed was number-one or number-two for every […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-ten-breeds-of-the-1930s/
| February 13, 2015
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Expert Advice: General Health
My Dog Ate My Pills! 10 Most Dangerous Human Medications For Pets
One of the most dangerous rooms of the house with regard to accidental poisonings is the bedroom, on account of the nightstand next to the bed. Many adult dogs and teething puppies sleep in the bed with their owners, and thus have easy access to the drugs on that nightstand. Medications left on counters in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/the-10-human-medications-most-dangerous-to-dogs/
| July 6, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Komondor: 7 Facts About This Hungarian Livestock Guardian
The Komondor is a beautiful, unique dog breed. The distinctive white corded coat of this member of the Working Group makes them particularly suited to their livestock guarding duties. Here are 7 Komondor facts and things to know about this Hungarian dog. The Komondor Originated in Hungary Originating in Hungary hundreds of years ago, the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/seven-fun-facts-about-the-komondor/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Top 10 Breeds of the 1920s
Accepted in 1908, the German Shepherd Dog overtook the Boston Terrier in 1925 and became the number-one dog of the 1920s. The breed then disappeared from the top ten until after World War II, when it reemerged as the number-six dog of the 1950s and has remained among the most popular breeds to the present […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-ten-breeds-of-the-1920s/
| February 13, 2015
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Expert Advice: Alternative Medicine
Acupuncture For Dogs: What to Know
Acupuncture for dogs is a popular complementary therapy. Learn more about the potential benefits of this low-risk treatment along with its limitations.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/acupuncture-for-dogs/
| June 30, 2023