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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Shetland Sheepdogs Facts You May Not Know
Highly intelligent, energetic, and athletic, the Shetland Sheepdog is also a devoted family companion. See why Sheltie owners are in love with the breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-shetland-sheepdog/
| November 6, 2020
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Train a Labrador Retriever Puppy: Milestone Timeline
Friendly, active, and outgoing, Labrador Retrievers regularly rank among the most popular dog breeds. There's a lot to love, and for first-time Lab owners, there's a lot to get to know — especially over the course of the initial months of your puppy's first year of life. So what are the key milestones and firsts […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/train-labrador-retriever-puppy-milestone-timeline/
| September 16, 2020
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Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
What Responsible Dog Ownership Means, According to a Breeder
For most people, being a responsible dog owner takes the form of caring for our dogs. That means socializing them to become good canine citizens, cleaning up after them, and ensuring they have good veterinary care, nutrition, a warm bed — if not the couch — and toys and treats. But for purebred dog breeders, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/responsible-dog-ownership-breeder-edition/
| September 3, 2020
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Expert Advice: Juniors
Junior Handler Sarah Brown and her Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes Win Big
Sarah Brown is only nineteen years old but in a relatively short time she and her Nederlandse Kooikerhondje dog Charlie (BISS CH Foothills Charlie Brown CGC TKP “Charlie") have already accomplished a lot. Nederlandse Kooikerhondje might have a hard name to pronounce, but these animated orange and white dogs are easily recognizable in the Sporting […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-sarah-brown-nederlandse-kooikerhondjes-win-big/
| August 31, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues July 2020
State Issues: News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. California – Senate Bill 573 would require all shelters to scan a dog for a microchip and would require all shelters and rescues to not release a dog – even back to its owner – without […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-july-2020/
| July 28, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Creativity & Critical Timing Are Key To Puppy Socialization
Nothing is more fun than introducing a litter of puppies to the world. Interactive playtime with balls, squeaky toys, climbing obstacles, and games of hide-and-seek helps puppies put their best paw forward on socialization. Add in children and seniors, backyards and basements, carpet and concrete, and puppies will be well on their way. Puppy socialization focuses on that sliver […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/creativity-and-timing-key-to-puppy-socialization/
| March 31, 2020
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Penny Kelley of McEremon Icelandic Sheepdogs
Penny Kelley of Sandusky, Ohio, has had Icelandic Sheepdogs for 11 years. The dam of her first litter, Ch. Valhalla’s Heart O’ Gold, is the first Icelandic Sheepdog to earn an AKC championship (shown by Kelley) and is the mother of nine AKC champions, and six of those are Grand Champions AKC: How did you get started in breeding dogs? Kelley: I got started in breeding Icelandic Sheepdogs nine years ago after my first girl, Ch. Valhalla’s Heart O’ Gold (Stella), became […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-penny-kelley-mceremon-icelandic-sheepdogs/
| January 20, 2020
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Seniors Behaving Badly: How To Handle Older Dogs Acting Out
Kathy Santo trains dogs for home life and competition at her Kathy Santo Dog Training school in New Jersey. She is the author of Kathy Santo’s Dog Sense and has handled multiple Obedience trial champions. She also teaches digital dog-training courses available online. When I first heard the phrase “old dogs are the best dogs,” […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-handle-senior-dogs-behaving-badly/
| December 27, 2019
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Did Your Dog Just Yawn Because You Did?
Owners who say their dogs can feel what they're feeling aren't imagining it. The proof may be in a yawn. A body of research shows that dogs are more likely to yawn when their owners do. It's a phenomenon called contagious yawning, and you've probably even done it yourself. You see someone yawn, so you […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/do-dogs-yawn-because-owners-do/
| December 26, 2019
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Expert Advice: Preparing for Puppy
How to Prepare for a Breeder Interview
Adding a puppy to your family is a big decision that comes with lots of preparation. One thing you may not be prepared for is an interview with your prospective puppy's breeder. Responsible breeders want to place puppies with families that are a great match for the dog, so these interviews help both breeders and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/how-to-prepare-for-a-breeder-interview/
| December 11, 2019