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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Best Great Dane Names for Your Easygoing Joy of a Puppy
Great Danes are easy to spot—thanks to their physical magnitude—and quite easy to live with too, despite their large stature. The breed is known to be friendly, patient, and dependable. They are gentle giants who get along well with kids and are loyal and lovable pets all around. However, their large size and giant breed […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/great-dane-names/
| June 9, 2022
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Expert Advice: Vet's Corner
The Dos and Don’ts of Home Dog Grooming and Hygiene
While good hygiene habits are essential for a healthy dog, unlike humans, most dogs do not require daily hygiene and grooming habits. What is required, and how often, depends on the breed. The Afghan Hound, Poodle, and Komondor — just to name a few — require regular grooming (but are certainly worth the effort), whereas […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/vets-corner/dog-grooming-at-home/
| August 17, 2019
Expert Advice: News
Canaan Dog Club of America, Inc. Donates Pet Oxygen Masks
By Carrie Franz In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Canaan Dog Club of America, Inc (CDCA, Inc.) and their 45th National Specialty and Annual Meetings, members of the CDCA, Inc. raised enough money to outfit the Golder Ranch Fire Department with EIGHT sets of Pet Oxygen Masks. This was the fifth annual donation […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/cdca-donation/
| November 20, 2015
Canine Partners
Walk Through a Playground Leads to Agility Championship
MACH The Terra Mista Griff MXS MJS MXF MFS TQX owned by Mark Ostrich of Jefferson, LA Griff is a wheaten terrier mix and the first dog that Mark owned as an adult. He discovered that Griff had an aptitude for agility quite by accident. “We were walking in the park and came upon a […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/walk-through-a-playground-leads-to-agility-championship/
| September 9, 2015
Legislative Alerts
DeKalb County, GA: Litter Permits and Dog Breeder/Seller Restrictions Deferred to October
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners deferred consideration of a proposed ordinance that would, among other provisions, enact litter permits and impose restrictions on breeders and individuals who sell/transfer dogs. Revisions to the proposal are in process, and it will be on the agenda October 8, 2024. It is important for DeKalb County commissioners to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dekalb-county-ga-litter-permits-dog-breeder-seller-restrictions-deferred-october/
| August 29, 2024
Legislative Alerts
DeKalb County, Georgia: Litter Permit and Breeding Restrictions on Agenda Tuesday, 8/27/24
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to consider a problematic litter permit and pet sales ordinance at its Tuesday, August 27, 2024, meeting. It is important for commissioners to hear from constituents with concerns about this vague, overreaching proposal. Scroll down for meeting and contact information. Among numerous other requirements, the proposed county […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dekalb-county-georgia-litter-permit-breeding-restrictions-agenda-tuesday-8-27-24/
| August 23, 2024
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Expert Advice: How to...
Dog Poop Disposal: The Importance of Cleaning Up After Your Dog
Dog poop is an environmental contaminant, so it's essential to scoop it up and dispose of it properly. Learn about the different disposal options.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/dog-poop-cleanup/
| August 23, 2024
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Expert Advice: Feature
Washington Dog Sport Handlers Form Area’s First Support Group for Widows
The Washington Puget Sound area's Grief Support Dogs is a place where widowed people can talk about their experiences as widowed people. But dog sports brought them together.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/washington-dog-handlers-widow-support-group/
| August 23, 2024
Sports & Events
Judges’ Study Guides
AKC Group Standards Download AKC approved breed standards by complete group for use on any portable electronic device. Sporting Hound Working Terrier Toy Non-Sporting Herding Misc. Judges Study Guide No single written guide is ever comprehensive enough to be the only learning tool utilized in preparation for judging a new breed. We urge you to […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/judging-information/judges-study-guides/
| August 12, 2024
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Expert Advice: Safety
Listeria Outbreak and Dogs: What to Know
A new Listeria outbreak is affecting deli meats across the US. If you feed your dog deli meats, here's what you should know about Listeria and dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/listeria-outbreak-and-dogs/
| August 5, 2024