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Expert Advice: Conformation
Meet Puck: A Predator’s Nightmare and Impressive Young Show Dog
Puck poses for a photo in Wyoming en route to the 2016 Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America National Specialty in Pleasanton, Calif. That 6,400 round-mile road trip was the longest time he has been away from home. His Australian breeders named him Puck, since each puppy in his litter carries a moniker for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/meet-puck-impressive-show-dog/
| June 9, 2017
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Whipworms in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
One of the most common parasites in dogs, whipworms are treatable parasites that can be prevented. Here is what you need to know about whipworms in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/whipworms-in-dogs/
| June 7, 2017
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
The AKC Marketplace Benefits for Breeders of Merit
Did you know that when a puppy buyer searches on AKC Marketplace, Breeders of Merit litter listings are the first ones they see? This is because Breeders of Merit receive special AKC Marketplace benefits. These include: Free litter listings for their qualified breed(s) Priority placement in search results Breed-Specific Breeder of Merit identification Breeder of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-marketplace-benefits-for-breeders-of-merit/
| June 5, 2017
Expert Advice: News
This Young Pug is a Crowd Pleaser — No Matter What the Number(s)
Shari and Kevin Curran have a very busy lifestyle in rural Texas, but somehow a charismatic Pug, named Lionel, has managed to become the centerpiece of their lives. The couple, who live on 80 acres in Canton, Texas, 60 miles east of Dallas, own horses, miniature horses, a pot-bellied pig, alpaca goats, chickens, and, of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/young-pug-crowd-pleaser/
| May 31, 2017
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Capture This! How to Put Your Dog’s Cute Behaviors on Cue
When you're training a dog, there are several ways to get him or her to do what you want. The method of capturing a behavior may be a bit time consuming, but sometimes it's the only way to get a very specific behavior. Capturing means marking and rewarding a specific target behavior. There are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/put-your-dogs-cute-behaviors-on-cue/
| May 31, 2017
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Puppies Like to Roughhouse — Tips for Safe Play Between Humans and Dogs
Just like human children, puppies love to play. But since they don’t have opposable thumbs, they use their mouths for most games. Virtually all puppies play this way. It’s normal, and it is not a sign that your pup will become an aggressive dog. Your puppy does not mean to hurt you when he […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/tips-safe-play-humans-and-dogs/
| May 31, 2017
Expert Advice: Feature
Service Dogs for Heroes: Providing the Perfect Partners for Veterans
Veterans undoubtedly are heroes who selflessly serve our country, but many people don’t realize what these brave men and women go through when their duty concludes. Many return home suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and struggle to ease back into a “normal" day-to-day routine, even with their friends and family. This can become even […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/service-dogs-for-heroes-providing-the-perfect-partners-for-veterans/
| May 30, 2017
Legislative Alerts
California Action Alert: AB 485 to be Voted on Today
The American Kennel Club (AKC) emphatically supports freedom of choice in selecting a pet. AKC actively promotes efforts to ensure that people are educated, understand the demands of responsible ownership and have access to a pet that is right for them.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-action-alert-ab-485-to-be-voted-on-today/
| May 30, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Meet the Muscular and Confident Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
The large and heavy-boned Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, known affectionately by lovers of the breed as the "Swissy," is an enthusiastic and happy dog, with a strong love of people. Here are seven interesting facts about this bold and confident member of the Working Group. 1. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was developed in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/the-greater-swiss-mountain-dog/
| May 26, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Match in the Mall Held by Abilene Kennel Club
A Conformation dog show...in a mall?! Who's ever heard of such a thing? We hadn't until we learned about "Match in the Mall" held by the Abilene Kennel Club in Abilene, Texas. The club held this small "match" to bring the wonder and excitement of the sport of purebred dogs to the public, and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/abilene-kennel-club-sport-of-purebred/
| May 20, 2017