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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Miniature American Shepherd Facts You May Not Know
Are you looking for a colorful, lively breed? The Miniature American Shepherd is an interesting, small breed with a rich history!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-miniature-american-shepherd/
| January 19, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
Degenerative Myelopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Canine degenerative myelopathy (also known as DM) is a spinal cord disease. DM can result in gradual paralysis in dogs, starting in the hind legs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/degenerative-myelopathy-in-dogs/
| January 18, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
13-Year-Old Löwchen ‘Dino’ Competes at AKC Agility Invitational
Meet Dino, a 13.5-year-old Löwchen and one of the oldest agility competitors at this year's AKC Agility Invitational, held in Orlando on December 16-17.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-agility-invitational-dino/
| December 11, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
‘Q’ Represents Plott Hounds at the 2023 AKC Agility Invitational
Plott Hound 'Q' is not your average agility competitor. Known for their noses, Q is competing at the AKC Agility Invitational and representing her breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-agility-invitational-q/
| December 8, 2023
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Competition/Titles Update Fall 2023
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY Congratulations to these dogs on earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH MACH3 PACH Resq's Dopamine Rush BN RN MXG PAD MJC PJD […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-fall-2023/
| December 7, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Celena & Dallas Quinney of Quinney’s Boxers
Celena and Dallas Quinney of Quinney’s Boxers are located in South Texas where their family has been breeding and competing with Boxers since 2011. It is a family endeavor and their children, William, Todd, and Charlotte, are invaluable to their breeding program as they spend countless hours in the whelping box and socializing puppies. At […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-celena-dallas-quinney-quinneys-boxers/
| November 16, 2023
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Expert Advice: Training
Expert Tips for Issues Between Multiple Pets
Multiple pets can mean more fun and affection, but there are also extra challenges. These 10 tips will help you manage a multi-pet household.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/multiple-pet-issues/
| November 3, 2023
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Expert Advice: Training
Expert Tips to Curb Puppy Mouthing
Puppy mouthing and play biting hurts, but with patient, consistency, and these expert tips you can teach your puppy not to mouth humans.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/puppy-mouthing-expert-tips/
| August 11, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Luxating Patella: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Luxating patella in dogs is one of the most common orthopedic conditions, diagnosed in 7 percent of puppies. How do you treat it?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/luxating-patella-dog/
| August 10, 2023
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Sports & Events
AKC Agility League Spotlight
The spotlight shines on a unique team of all veteran dogs that hail from Anchorage, Alaska. Relics in Action competes in the Limited Senior division. Seven senior dogs, ranging in age from 10 ½ to nearly 13, comprise the team that runs at Alyeska Canine Trainers, along with six other League teams! Captain Sherri Spangler […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/in-the-zone/akc-agility-league-spotlight-veterans-team-keep-older-dogs-moving/
| July 25, 2023