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Expert Advice: News
Arkansas Family Owes Lives To German Shepherd After He Saves Them From House Fire
Five people and four dogs were asleep in Arkansas when a fire broke out in the Cash house. Luckily, one of the four dogs, a German Shepherd named Duke, was there to save his family. Duke, who is 20-years-old, went through the house and aroused everyone, making sure they made it out safely. He was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/arkansas-family-owes-lives-to-german-shepherd-after-he-saves-them-from-house-fire/
| August 11, 2016
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Pug Facts You May Not Know
Pugs won us over with their adorable faces, loyalty, and easy-going nature. But where did those qualities come from? Learn more with these Pug fun facts.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-pug/
| August 11, 2016
Canine Partners
Self-Taught Rally Team Lands Top Title
Penny for Your Thoughts RAE MX MXJ MJB XF T2B CAA CGC, owned by Mandy Parkins of Westerville, OH, was a shelter puppy who Mandy picked out at age 8 weeks. She had never shown a dog, but Penny was so smart and energetic that Mandy thought she better give her a job and started […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/self-taught-rally-team-lands-top-title/
| August 9, 2016
Expert Advice: Feature
Meet Gumby, AKC’s First Champion Pumi
Once the American Kennel Club provided full recognition to the Pumi July 1, Gumby has been on a mission – and in the process notched his way into the breed and AKC record books. The 14-year-old dog, owned by Chris and Tom Levy, of Salem, Ore., has become the first of its breed to earn […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/gumby-first-akc-pumi-champion/
| August 9, 2016
Expert Advice: News
The Pumi: There’s More To The 190th Breed Than Meets The Eye
Don’t let that introductory Pumi persona fool you! That’s one of the cautions surrounding the American Kennel Club’s newest recognized breed, which numbers only about 350 in the United States. “People tell me all the time – your Pumis look so adorable, like stuffed animals, koalas or even Ewoks,” says Karen Beattie Massey, of Issaquah, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/more-to-the-pumi-than-meets-the-eye/
| August 9, 2016
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How to Establish a Routine and Boundaries With Your Puppy
Puppies present a variety of challenges as they develop. First, they’re sweet babies, following us around, looking to us for every cue. Then, just when you think you’ve got a handle on house-training, basic obedience commands, and confidence building (in both of you), baby teeth and brains seem to go right out the window, simultaneously. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-establish-a-routine-and-boundaries-with-your-puppy/
| August 9, 2016
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Expert Advice: Preparing for Puppy
Questions You Can Ask Your Potential Breeder
Getting a puppy is a big decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. Have this list of questions handy to get to know your breeder and your potential puppy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/questions-to-ask-your-potential-breeder/
| August 9, 2016
![Basenji standing in a meadow.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Basenji-standing-in-the-grass-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Basenji Facts You May Not Know
For thousands of years, Basenjis served as hunting dogs and have since won the hearts of many. Here are some interesting facts about this ancient breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-basenji/
| August 8, 2016
Canine Partners
Congratulations to All-Americans Invited to 2016 AKC Agility Invitational
Congratulations to the top five All-American Dogs in AKC Agility in Regular competition, plus the number one All-American in the Preferred division. Pictured is Casper, who is the top ranking Preferred All-American for the past year! All six dogs have been invited to the 2016 AKC Agility Invitational based on the rankings taken from Master […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/congratulations-to-all-americans-invited-to-2016-akc-agility-invitational/
| August 5, 2016
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Is it Safe to Let Puppies Play Rough?
I got a new puppy and am constantly being told not to let him do things he likes to do, like tussle with other puppies, play tug-of-war, eat treats, and jump on the furniture. Is this true? I don’t want him to get hurt, but he needs to enjoy life! Puppies roughhoused long before they […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/is-it-safe-to-let-puppies-play-rough/
| August 5, 2016