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Expert Advice: Feature
Shearer Persistence: The Whippet-Loving Shearer Sisters
In the early days of organized dog shows, many breeders were also horse people. You can still feel the tug of their reins in almost all the breed standards, which use equine terms to describe dog anatomy, such as “withers” instead of “shoulders” and “hock” rather than “ankle.” Perhaps predictably, some of those early “doggy” […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/shearer-sisters-whippet-breeders/
| May 8, 2019
![Two Bull Terrier puppies wrestling in the grass.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/bull-terrier-puppies-playing-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Keep Your Puppy Active and Out of Trouble With Stimulation and Exercise
In the search for something to do, a bored dog can become a destructive dog, digging up your garden or chewing on the furniture for example. This is especially true of puppies because they are curious, eager to learn about the world around them, and full of energy. Plus, they may not yet understand the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/keep-your-puppy-active-and-out-of-trouble-with-stimulation-and-exercise/
| May 7, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Dog Star of the Month: Kuiper the Whippet
Kuiper (Farseer Out of This World) the Whippet comes from a family of athletes. There's his grandfather, Farseer Cochiti, who held the Guinness World Record for the longest dock dive at 31 feet until recently. Who broke the record? Kuiper's first cousin, Jammin' Farseer Sounders. Sounders broke the record in December by jumping 33 feet and 6 inches. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-star-of-the-month-kuiper-the-whippet/
| April 29, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Junior Handler Spotlight: David Frasca
At just 15 years old, junior handler David Frasca has been competing in dog sports for two-thirds of his life. He works with six dogs in six sports: Agility, Rally, Obedience, CAT, Fast CAT, and Herding. David started in sports at five years old, but ten years later, he still can't choose a favorite between […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-david-frasca/
| April 26, 2019
![Cairn Terrier running outdoors.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Cairn-Terrier-Outside1-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Is Your Dog a Champion Earthdog?
Historically, small terriers and Dachshunds were used to find and drive away predators that destroyed livestock and compromised the food sources of early farmers. To do their job, these original earthdogs would chase quarry into their underground tunnels – a daunting mission that required persistence, bravery, intelligence, and independence. Today, small terriers and Dachshunds can […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/is-your-dog-a-champion-earthdog/
| April 24, 2019
![Bichon Frise puppy chewing on a rug.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ThinkstockPhotos-467660080-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Bored Dogs: How to Recognize and Solve Doggy Boredom
Bored dogs can get up to mischief, but there are plenty of ways to engage your pet. Here are some leading causes of boredom in dogs, as well as ways to deal with them.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/bored-dogs-how-to-recognize-doggy-boredom-and-help/
| April 24, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues April 2019
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2019 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama – SB 10 seeks to provide for the rights and responsibilities of an individual with a […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-april-2019/
| April 22, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Breed Preservation: Everything Old is New Again
All around us, there is renewed interest in preserving the past, embracing the basics and living in the most natural way we can. Real estate buyers pay happily for the privilege of gently restoring stately old homes. Restaurants whose menus reflect a farm-to-table philosophy have become a hot ticket from coast to coast, with discerning […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breed-preservation-everything-old-new/
| April 12, 2019
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Expert Advice: Grooming
Dog Shedding: What to Expect And How to Manage It
Some dogs, like Labrador Retrievers, Newfoundlands, and Pekingese tend to shed a lot. Others, like Dachshunds, Poodles, and Border Terriers seem to be almost shed-free. There are reasons why some dogs shed and others don't shed at all. But how do you deal with dog shedding? Different dog breeds shed in different amounts: Some shed seasonally, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-shedding-what-to-expect-and-how-to-manage-it/
| April 3, 2019
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Expert Advice: Agility
Junior Handler Spotlight: Sasha Zitter and Poodle, Jinx
The European Open Junior (EOJ) event in Europe brings the best of agility to a world stage. Seventeen-year-old Sasha Zitter is one of 19 Juniors headed to Switzerland this year as part of the only International Junior Agility team in the United States. For her, this year's event is particularly special, as it is her third and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-sasha-zitter/
| March 29, 2019