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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
How to Find the Right Life Jacket for Your Dog
A dog life jacket is key to helping you and your dog stay safe in the water. Follow these tips to find the right life jacket for your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/why-your-dog-needs-a-dog-life-jacket/
| June 1, 2021
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Why Is My Dog a Picky Eater?
Does it seem like your dog suddenly has lost interest in eating food? Knocks over their bowl out of boredom with their food? While it could mean you have a picky eater on your hand, changes in appetite could also signal a greater health problem that should be addressed right away, particularly in young puppies, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/why-is-my-dog-a-picky-eater/
| June 1, 2021
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Expert Advice: Growth & Development
How to Care for Your Large-Breed Dog
From the Labrador Retriever and the Golden Retriever, to the German Shepherd Dog and the German Shorthaired Pointer, some of America's most popular dogs are large breeds, achieving an adult weight in the range of roughly 45 to 90 lbs. These large dogs are different from smaller dogs and extra-large breeds in more than just size […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/how-to-care-for-your-large-breed-dog/
| May 27, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
How to Care for Small-to-Medium Dogs
From the French Bulldog to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, small-to-medium dog breeds are some of the most popular dogs in the world. They're a great in-between dog. While many still act like lap dogs, they can play like bigger dogs. These pups love to play, be close to loved ones, and protect their families. Like […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-care-for-small-medium-dogs/
| May 27, 2021
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
9 Things You May Not Know About Bulldogs
Can Bulldogs swim? What was their original purpose? How many presidents owned them? Here are some interesting facts you may not know about the Bulldog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/9-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-bulldog/
| May 27, 2021
![Border Terrier laying next to two puppies.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Border-Terrier-laying-next-to-two-puppies-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Do Dogs Make Good Fathers?
Have you seen the movie "March of the Penguins" and learned how male Emperor penguins incubate the eggs, keeping them warm and protecting them throughout the winter? Well, male dogs aren’t anything like that. In fact, one could say they have virtually no paternal instinct. This wasn’t always the case, however. Did the Dog's Paternal […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dogs-make-good-fathers/
| May 27, 2021
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Camping With Dogs: A Guide to Keeping Your Dogs Comfortable and Safe
Going camping is a popular family activity, and an increasing number of pet owners are including their dogs in the fun. For those of you who plan to take your dog along for an outdoor adventure this summer or fall, here are some useful canine camping safety tips. Before You Go Check the regulations of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/camping-with-dogs/
| May 26, 2021
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Canine Partners
All American Dog is Reserve Winner at the 2021 AKC Agility Premier Cup
Big congratulations go to this All American Dog who was Reserve Winner, 16-inch at this year’s AKC Agility Premier Cup, which broadcast on ESPN on May 25th: MACH2 Lady Luck’s Catch Me If You Can MXG PAD MJC PJD NF T2B3 (Vegas, pictured) owned and handled by Gloria Krueger of New Market, AL More than […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/american-dog-reserve-winner-2021-akc-agility-premier-cup/
| May 26, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
Dogs and Poison Ivy: Everything You Need to Know
Can dogs get poison ivy? Though the plant is extremely bothersome to humans, cases of canines being affected by poison ivy are rare.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-get-poison-ivy/
| May 26, 2021
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
How to Find and Choose a Dog Walker
It can be difficult to find a dog walker that you trust with your beloved pup. Here are some tips to help you choose the right one.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/finding-a-dog-walker/
| May 26, 2021