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Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
Canine Epilepsy: Demystifying The Myths
Not a lot has changed regarding the fear and myths surrounding canine epilepsy since the first person observed seizing dogs when animal/human cohabitation started. Throughout history, thousands of people suffering from epilepsy have been killed because they were thought to be possessed by the devil. Sadly, despite all the scientific improvement and understanding of this […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/canine-epilepsy-myths/
| March 21, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
6 Dog Breeds You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Swarms of setters, hordes of herders, oodles of Poodles— with the seemingly endless variety of dogs gaiting around AKC show rings, you might assume every breed in creation is represented. Actually, hundreds of breeds from around the world are outside the AKC orbit. Here are just a few: ESTRELA MOUNTAIN DOG Birthplace: northern Portugal Job […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/6-breeds-never-heard-of/
| August 17, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
What are the best dog breeds for your kids?
There was a time not long ago that nearly every advertisement featuring a child with a dog seemed to include a Lab or a Golden Retriever, consistently among the most popular dog breeds in America. Today, there’s a bit more variety in the breeds being photographed with children for commercial advertising. Perhaps the public perception […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/best-dog-breeds-for-kids-families/
| April 9, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Can My Dog Do That? You’ll Never Know Till You Try
AKC Gazette breed column, Bearded Collies: Try something new with your dog in 2015 — there's a veritable feast of canine activities out there that he's likely to enjoy. I recently spent a pleasant afternoon cruising on Lake Ontario in a sailboat owned by friends who have two Bearded Collies of my breeding. The Beardies, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/can-my-dog-do-that-youll-never-know-till-you-try/
| January 8, 2015
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
You Can Help CHF to Help Your Breed
AKC Canine Health Foundation reaches out to owners of several breeds for participation in important genetic studies. Your dog can help researchers make advances in the study of many canine diseases. Participation is currently needed in the following trials and studies: Immunolight Therapy Clinical Trial for Canine Malignancies Dr. Michael Nolan and his team at […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/can-help-chf-help-breed/
| September 14, 2014
Press Releases
Army Of Larger-Than-Life Pets Unleashed On Streets Of NYC
Persians and Bassets and Beagles! Oh My! New York, NY- In honor of Meet the Breeds™ presented by PetPartners, Inc., the American Kennel Club® (AKC) and Cat Fanciers' Association® (CFA) will release packs of pet impersonators – people donning life-like dog and cat masks – on to New York City streets on Wednesday, October 14th. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/army-of-larger-than-life-pets-unleashed-on-streets-of-nyc/
| October 13, 2009
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Breed Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing
Ever hesitate to bring up a hard-to-pronounce foreign name because you’re afraid you’ll pull a Travolta and totally butcher it? To help you avoid these uncomfortable moments, WOOFipedia presents this handy pronunciation guide to five breeds whose names you’re embarrassed to say aloud at the dog park. Entlebucher Mountain Dog ENT-leh-boo-cur This Swiss herder’s name […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/breed-names-youre-probably-mispronouncing/
| January 1, 2009