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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Know When You’re Ready for Another Dog After Your Dog Dies
Losing a dog is hard. But how do you know when you're ready to add a new pet to the family after a loss? Here's what to consider.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/how-to-know-when-ready-for-another-dog-after-your-dog-dies/
| December 15, 2021
Press Releases
AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin to Air on ABC January 2nd
Thousands of dogs put their best paw forward for the title of National Champion The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin® will air on ABC as a three-hour special on Sunday January 2, 2022 at 2 p.m. ET. The show features thousands of dogs from around the country and the world competing for the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-dog-show-presented-royal-canin-air-abc-january-2nd/
| December 15, 2021
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Canine Partners
Cheer On the All American Dogs Competing in Orlando!
Starting this week, you can cheer on the All American Dogs who will be competing in FastCAT, Agility, Obedience, and Juniors Agility and Obedience. Watch the action live on https://akc.tv/. See the schedule below so you don’t miss a thing! 2021 AKC Fast CAT Invitational Event Coverage Top 10 fastest dogs by time in […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/cheer-american-dogs-competing-orlando/
| December 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: Vet's Corner
What Is the Best Age to Neuter or Spay Your Dog?
Often, the spay and neuter take place at a very young age for pets. However, studies have shown that this may not be the best age.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/vets-corner/neutering-spaying-right-age-dog/
| December 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: News
Don’t Bark at Your Dog! Why to Avoid the Dangerous TikTok Trend
We all love seeing videos of dogs on social media, but sometimes the quest to try and go viral, or to get more “likes'' can lead to people making decisions that are harmful to dogs. Currently, a popular trend on TikTok is the “bark at your dog" challenge. To complete the challenge, dog owners are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dont-bark-at-your-dog-behind-the-dangerous-tiktok-trend/
| December 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Clumber Spaniel History: The Clown Prince & Bird Dog
The Clumber Spaniel earns high marks as both an entertaining companion and dependable bird dog. By all accounts, sharing one’s life with a Clumber Spaniel is a wonderful thing. Clumbers possess a cornucopia of virtues— among them an affectionate and amiable nature, intelligence, handsome appearance, and talent and enthusiasm in fieldwork. This heaviest of the flushing […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/clumber-spaniel-history-the-clown-prince-bird-dog/
| December 13, 2021
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Expert Advice: Preparing for Puppy
How Many Dogs Is the Right Number for You?
Getting a dog or becoming a multi-dog household can be more complicated than it sounds. Here's how to decide the right number of dogs for you.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/how-many-dogs-is-the-right-number-for-you/
| December 10, 2021
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Sports & Events
2021 AKC Trick Dog National Competition Results
WINNER Leslie Gelesh & Eli (Miniature Poodle) Batman FURever SEMI-FINALISTS Muriel McMullen & Maddie (Australian Terrier) The Grrrinch Faye Roche & Brio (Miniature Poodle) My Olympic Gold Medal Star: Brio Outstanding Performances from the 2021 AKC Trick Dog National Competition In addition to the competition winners listed above, here are some outstanding performances from 2021 (in random order). Many […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/2021-competition-results/
| December 10, 2021
Sports & Events
Search Dog Entries
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/national-owner-handled-series/nohs-finals/2021-nohs-show-results/search-dog-entries/
| December 9, 2021