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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2022
The AKC uses registration data to collect the most popular breeds of the past year, and for the first time in history, the French Bulldog takes the #1 spot
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-2022/
| March 15, 2023
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Expert Advice: Conformation
How Do I Get My Puppy Started in Dog Shows?
Showing dogs—the formal term for it is “Conformation”—is a sport. Like any football game or tennis match, dog shows have rules, too. But folks who sit on the sidelines can easily become bewildered if they don’t understand how guidelines apply to the game at hand. Whether you’re taking aim at a fastball or trotting with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-started-in-dog-shows/
| February 13, 2023
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Best Dog Breeds for Running Companions
What are the best dogs for running or jogging partners? We run down dogs with endurance, build, athleticism, and temperament for running.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/best-running-dogs/
| January 26, 2023
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
A Dog’s New Year’s Resolutions
Wonder what your dog's New Year's resolutions are? Take a look at some behavior changes that may be on your dog's mind.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogs-new-years-resolutions/
| December 22, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
How to Give Your Dog Eye Drops
It's hard enough for humans to administer eye drops to themselves. But how do you give them to your dog? Although eye drops are important for various eye issues, it's challenging to gain your dog's cooperation. You don't want to waste expensive medication or potentially make your dog uncomfortable by holding them down. What is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/give-dog-eye-drops/
| December 13, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Get Seasonal Affective Disorder?
For dogs and humans, winter brings the fun of snowball fights and sports like skijoring, but it also means fewer hours of daylight. And in people, that can lead to the winter blues or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is a type of depression with a seasonal pattern. Have you noticed your dog's behavior change […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-get-seasonal-affective-disorder/
| December 1, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
10 Active Dog Breeds That Will Help You Stay Fit
Do you have an active lifestyle? The exercise needs of these ten active breeds would keep any owner in shape. Walking, jogging, biking, hiking, swimming, and playing fetch with your dog are all fun workouts you can enjoy together. These breeds will not only be able to keep up with your active lifestyle but can […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/active-dog-breeds-that-will-help-you-stay-fit/
| November 21, 2022
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Expert Advice: General Health
Can Pumpkin Help With Dog Diarrhea?
Every dog suffers from diarrhea at least once in their lifetime. And every dog owner knows how messy, smelly, and uncomfortable it is—for the dog and for humans. Here is the scoop on the health benefits of feeding pumpkin to dogs with diarrhea, so that you can help get your dog back on track. What […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-pumpkin-help-with-dog-diarrhea/
| November 8, 2022
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Expert Advice: Can my dog...
Does My Dog Know If I’m Sick?
Flu season is upon us, and from past experience, you probably had your dog to comfort you if illness strikes. Dogs just seem to know when you're feeling under the weather. They lie beside you or cuddle you just when you need it most. How do they know something is wrong? Whether it's flu, or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/does-my-dog-know-if-im-sick/
| November 3, 2022
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Expert Advice: Training
Why You Shouldn’t Stare Down a Dog
Dog watching—like people watching—can be a fun activity for people. Guessing the breed and, eventually, asking if you can pet their dog brings a little joy to the day. However, it's a good idea to be a bit wary of how you look at a dog. Prolonged eye contact can have different meanings for dogs, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-you-shouldnt-stare-down-a-dog/
| October 13, 2022