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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Beagle Facts You May Not Know
Beagles are not only great family dogs, but excellent hunters as well. Beagles have also had some mighty interesting jobs. How well do you know the Beagle?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-beagle/
| October 24, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Japanese Chin History: Japan’s Royal Spaniel
In Japan, there are Inu (dogs) and there are Chin. To the Japanese. the distinction needs no clarification: Chin are royalty. They are descendants of dogs that warmed the laps of Chinese aristocracy and kept court with the women of the Imperial Palace. The Japanese Chin's true origin is in China, where the breed's chronology […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/japanese-chin-history-japans-royal-spaniel/
| October 21, 2021
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Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
How Cadaver Dogs Help Find Dead Bodies
Cadaver dogs use their noses to help find dead bodies. Learn more about how amazing dogs do their job.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/cadaver-dogs-how-canine-noses-help-find-dead-bodies/
| October 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Coton de Tulear History: Madagascar’s Feral, Fluffy Dogs
Some see a stuffed toy or a mound of whipped cream with a nose and two black button eyes. Most say they see a “walking cotton ball,” and that’s pretty much on the mark because the first part of the breed’s name is the French word for cotton. Fluff aside, the dog known as the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/coton-de-tulear-history-madagascars-feral-fluffy-dogs/
| October 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Toy Fox Terrier vs. Miniature Pinscher: Differences & Similarities
There's something irresistible about toy breeds. They pack so much personality into a small package. And that's especially true for the Toy Fox Terrier and the Miniature Pinscher. Whether it's the TFT's alert intelligence or the Min Pin's fun-loving fearlessness, these two dogs have a lot to offer. But do you know how to tell […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/miniature-pinscher-versus-toy-fox-terrier-how-to-tell-the-difference/
| October 12, 2021
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How to Train a Siberian Husky Puppy: Milestones & Timeline
The popularity of Siberian Huskies has skyrocketed in recent years, thanks to the breed's appearance on TV shows such as Game of Thrones. But as a fiercely intelligent and energetic dog, this breed is far from just a fashion accessory: it needs care, attention, and plenty of exercise and activity. How can new Siberian Husky owners care for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-train-a-siberian-husky/
| October 8, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Border Collie History: The Herding Dog’s Development Through Time
Crouching, creeping, and then exploding into a focused burst of energy, the Border Collie is one of the best and most popular herding breeds. These dogs as we know them today have been around for more than 130 years. However, their ancestors reach back much further — to the first partnership between humans and dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/border-collie-history-the-herding-dogs-development-through-time/
| September 28, 2021
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
How to Choose the Best Dog Food
How do you choose the best dog food for your pup? AKC's dog nutrition experts explain how to choose the best dog food diet for your dog or puppy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/choosing-right-dog-food/
| September 28, 2021
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Expert Advice: Conformation
Morris & Essex: “Brigadoon of Dog Shows” Returns in 2021 After Six Year Hiatus
You never know what's waiting in the attic. In 1996, Wayne Ferguson was visiting St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison, New Jersey, a rescue group where he was a board member. An employee who knew of his involvement in purebred dogs gave him a tip in passing. “Mr. Ferguson, you should go in the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/morris-essex-dog-show-returns-2021/
| September 23, 2021
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Chihuahua Fun Facts You May Not Know
The Chihuahua is an adorable, athletic, and smart dog. There’s a lot of personality and attitude packed into that compact body. Here are nine things to know about this member of the Toy Group. Chihuahuas Were Important to the Aztecs The Aztec nobility of Mexico kept Chihuahuas. The breed was so sacred that, when an aristocrat […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-chihuahua/
| September 23, 2021