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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Searching for the Genetic Basis of Bloat
Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), also known as bloat, is a disease dreaded by dog owners and veterinary professionals. In this emergency condition, the stomach fills with gas and rotates on its axis, leading to cardiovascular shock and abnormal function of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, kidney, and clotting systems. Known risk factors for bloat include breed, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/searching-genetic-basis-bloat/
| March 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Lab Most Popular Breed for 30th Straight Year; Frenchie Jumps to No. 2
When you think of sports dynasties the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, New York Yankees and Alabama Crimson Tide certainly come to mind. But when you’re talking about dominance, you’d be hard-pressed to do better than the Labrador Retriever, America’s top dog for a record 30th consecutive year (2020). In a country where people’s tastes […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/labrador-retriever-popular-dog-breed-30th-straight-year/
| March 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2020
For the most updated statistics, check out the latest rankings of America's most popular dog breeds. Is your dog’s breed winning popularity contests this year? Now you can find out! The most popular dog breeds of 2020 were released on March 16, 2021, based on American Kennel Club registration statistics. America continues its love affair […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/the-most-popular-dog-breeds-of-2020/
| March 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Types of Dog Allergies and How to Treat Them
Just like humans, dogs can be allergic to things. There are different causes of allergic reactions, which can range in severity depending on your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-allergies-symptoms-treatment/
| March 7, 2021
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Expert Advice: Tricks
How to Teach Your Dog to Kiss on Cue
There are three main ways to teach your dog or puppy to kiss you on cue. Here's a step-by-step on how to teach this fun trick!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-dog-to-kiss-on-cue/
| March 5, 2021
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
How K9 Sport Sack Can Help You Adventure With Your Dog – Big or Small
Paid Advertisement Hiking, backpacking, bicycling, shopping at the local farmers market, dining outside, and even commuting to your office. Wouldn’t you love to take your dog with you wherever dogs are allowed to go? Now it’s possible to do exactly that with the help of K9 Sport Sack carriers, no matter the size of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/k9-sport-sack-can-help-adventure-dog-big-small/
| March 4, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
Service, Working, Therapy, and Emotional Support Dogs: What’s the Difference?
Service dogs, working dogs, emotional support dogs, and therapy dogs all provide aid and support to humans. But they're not the same. What's the difference?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/service-working-therapy-emotional-support-dogs/
| February 24, 2021
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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
For Traumatized Children, Louie Is the Perfect Canine Co-Therapist
If you’re looking for a job description for Louie, you better sit down and set aside a few minutes. Kelly Raudenbush, a child and family therapist at The Sparrow Fund in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, and the 4-year-old Golden Retriever’s owner-handler, will only smile and tell you how he has grown into his job as a co-therapist […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/therapy-dog-louie-helps-traumatized-children/
| February 19, 2021
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Expert Advice: AKC Rally
Dog Athlete of the Month: Rally Champions Brianne and Aurora
Aurora, a seven-year-old white, gray, and black mottled Border Collie, kept complete focus, jumping, spinning, and sitting on command in perfect unison with her handler. Aurora was competing in the Rally National Championship in Orlando, Florida, for the fourth time. She's placed in the top 10 of every national event she's competed in. To compete […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-athlete-of-the-month-rally-champions-brianne-and-aurora/
| February 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Help Your Dog Love Children
Many dogs are apprehensive around kids, so it's important to train your dog how to behave around children while building plenty of positive associations.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/helping-your-dog-love-children/
| February 16, 2021