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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Get Your Pet Meds from the Place That Knows Your Dog Best
AKC, North America’s largest not-for-profit dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, has partnered with Allivet, an award-winning pet pharmacy, to bring you AKCRx – your new go-to source for all your pet med needs. As a responsible dog owner, you want to provide the best care for your dog, especially when it comes to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/get-pet-meds-place-knows-dog-best/
| January 17, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
Seborrhea in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Seborrhea in dogs can cause flaking skin, oily skin and coat, and odor. Learn to recognize and treat this skin condition.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/seborrhea-in-dogs/
| January 16, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
Colitis in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Colitis in dogs is an inflammation of the colon, which is the large bowel or large intestine. If you think your dog has colitis, here's what to know.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/colitis-in-dogs/
| January 16, 2024
Press Releases
AKC MUSEUM OF THE DOG EXPLORES THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FOX TERRIER BREED
The American Kennel Club® Museum of the Dog is thrilled to announce its newest exhibit, “Outfoxed: Fox Terriers and Friends”, which will run January 24th through April 28th, 2024. The exhibition is sponsored in part by the American Fox Terrier Club. Of all the breeds represented in the collection of the AKC Museum of the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-museum-dog-explores-development-fox-terrier-breed/
| January 16, 2024
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Sports & Events
What Dog Breeds Can I Meet at AKC Meet the Breeds?
AKC Meet the Breeds events are a fun and educational way to spend a day with the whole family, and maybe even figure out which dog breed is right for you! If you are attending an AKC Meet the Breeds event in 2024, or are thinking about attending an event in the future, you can […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-meet-the-breeds/dog-breeds-attending/
| January 13, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
Dog Pneumonia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Dog pneumonia has many causes from viruses to bacteria to inhaled foreign particles. Learn to recognize the signs and treatment options for your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-pneumonia/
| January 11, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
AKC Trick Dog Terms & Lingo: What Common AKC Trick Dog Words Mean
If you're at your first AKC Trick Dog Event, you may hear some terms you don't recognize. Here's what people are saying, and what it all means.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-trick-dog-terms-lingo/
| January 11, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dental Health
Periodontal Disease in Dogs: Signs, Causes, Treatment
Periodontal disease in dogs is a very common health concern. Learn how to spot it and prevent it to protect your dog from potentially serious consequences.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/periodontal-disease-in-dogs/
| January 10, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dogs With Missing “Parts” Succeed at AKC Events
Can dogs with missing tails, ears, or eyes compete in AKC conformations shows? It depends on the missing part and the breed standard.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dogs-with-missing-parts-dog-sports/
| January 9, 2024
Legislative Alerts
Update: Hearing Delayed for Radical New Hampshire Bill That Would Criminalize Breeding Some Dogs
The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the New Hampshire Dogs Owners of the Granite State (NH DOGS) have been notified by the Chair of the House Environment and Agriculture Committee that the public hearing on HB 1102 will NOT occur on January 16, 2024, as originally planned. It will be rescheduled to a future date. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-hearing-delayed-radical-new-hampshire-bill-criminalize-breeding-dogs/
| January 9, 2024