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Expert Advice: Breed History
Skye Terrier History: From Rocky Scotland to British Royalty
The Skye Terrier was used as a working dog in Scotland as early as the 1600s. Learn more about this breed's surprising history.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/skye-terrier-history/
| February 7, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Breeder Spotlight: Sylvia Calderwood & Her Shetland Sheepdogs
As a child with a passion for dogs, constantly bringing home the strays that crossed her path, Sylvia Calderwood read every book written by Albert Payson Terhune, the beloved author who was also a renowned Collie breeder. So it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that her heart was eventually captured by the Shetland […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-sylvia-calderwood-shetland-sheepdogs/
| February 7, 2022
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Expert Advice: Conformation
Irish Terrier in NYC Becomes Unexpected Champion Show Dog
The story of “Woodbine, the Pandemic Puppy” starts with Christmas 2019 when James Canavan surprised his wife, Breedette Hayes, with a gift book, “The Curious History of Irish Dogs,” by David Blake Knox. “We live in New York City but are originally from Ireland, so we were keen to learn more about native breeds,” says […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/irish-terrier-unexpected-champion-show-dog/
| January 28, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Alaskan Malamute History: From Arctic Sled Dog to Family Pet
One of the oldest of the Arctic sled dog breeds, the Alaskan Malamute (Malamute) has a proud history of working and living in extremely harsh conditions. These tireless dogs are members of the Working Group, and their form and function directly relate to their origin of heavy freighting. They are not racing dogs, but are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/alaskan-malamute-history-arctic-sled/
| January 25, 2022
Press Releases
2022 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2022 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2022. The 2022 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2022-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| January 24, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
How to Confront Someone You Think Is a Bad Dog Owner
As dog lovers, it can be difficult to ignore when we see someone doing something we think is bad, harmful, or ineffective with their dogs. Sometimes what someone is doing is abusive or at risk of causing immediate serious injury to a dog, in which case stepping in right away or calling the proper authorities […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-confront-someone-if-you-think-theyre-a-bad-dog-owner/
| January 7, 2022
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Expert Advice: Feature
Belgian Sheepdog Comforts Community After Oxford High School Shooting
Linda Brady has been involved in dog training since 1978 but nothing quite prepared her for what she dealt with in early December. A resident of Oxford, Michigan (population 3,586), she was alerted shortly after the shootings at the town high school on November 30. “You always think something like this is never going to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/belgian-sheepdog-therapy-dog-oxford-high-school-shooting/
| January 5, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Meet the Russian Toy: AKC’s Newly-Recognized Dog Breed in 2022
It’s one of the American Kennel Club’s smallest recognized breeds, but the Russian Toy is seldom overlooked with its substance and splash. Petite (up to 6 ½ pounds) and personable, it is now fully recognized as a member of the Toy Group after three years in the Miscellaneous Class and AKC companion events such as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/russian-toy-becomes-newest-akc-recognized-breed-in-2022/
| January 4, 2022
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Giant Schnauzer History: From Guarding in the Alps, to Military Dogs and Beyond
In December 2021, a Giant Schnauzer named Bayou made breed history by being the first to win the AKC National Championship. But even in the ring, Bayou’s instincts came through. The dog's handler, Alfonso Escobedo, took note of the dog's behavior. The giant canine kept his eyes on the same location in the ring, to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/giant-schnauzer-history/
| January 3, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Which Dog Toys Are Right for Your Dog?
A dog enjoying a toy is as entertaining to us humans as it is to the dog. Perhaps that's why dog owners spend roughly $79 a year on new dog toys. With hundreds, if not thousands, of dog toys to choose from, how do you choose a toy your dog will love instead of spending […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/best-dog-toys/
| December 25, 2021